Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delightful Banana Bread Recipe. Perfectly moist and irresistibly flavorful, this quick and easy recipe transforms overripe bananas into a delicious treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With a soft crumb and tender texture, this banana bread not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also offers endless customization options. Add nuts, chocolate chips, or spices to create your unique twist on this classic loaf. Whether you’re enjoying it warm from the oven or toasted with butter, each bite is a comforting experience that will keep you coming back for more!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Mix in sugar, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg