Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe, a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of ripe bananas with a fluffy texture, thanks to the secret addition of sour cream. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this banana bread is not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile. Customize it with your favorite nuts or spices for a personal touch. Serve warm with butter or enjoy it as a sweet snack throughout the week. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2.5 medium)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats (blended)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Optional: nuts, spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Toast nuts on a baking sheet for about 5–7 minutes and set aside.
- Cream together butter and sugars until fluffy; add eggs and vanilla.
- Mash bananas and mix with the butter mixture until combined.
- Blend oats into flour; combine with baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Gently stir dry ingredients into wet mixture; fold in sour cream and toasted nuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 65g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg