Description
Indulge in the heartwarming aroma of fresh-baked banana bread with this easy and moist Banana Bread Recipe. Perfectly fluffy and tender, this delightful loaf is an excellent way to use up ripe bananas and make your kitchen feel cozy. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert, this recipe promises to impress family and friends alike. With customizable options for nuts, chocolate chips, or spices like cinnamon, you can personalize each loaf to suit your taste. Get ready to savor a slice of this delicious banana bread that stays fresh for days!
Ingredients
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- 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 a mix of 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 a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with some chunks.
- Stir in sugar, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and vanilla into the bananas until combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan; smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg