Description
This Moist and Fluffy Banana Bread is a simple, reliable recipe made with ripe bananas, sour cream, and pantry staples. It bakes into two tender, flavorful loaves that are perfect for breakfast, snacking, or sharing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4–6 bananas)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Stir in mashed bananas until well combined.
- Sift in flour and baking soda, and fold gently just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let loaves cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Add 1 cup chocolate chips for a dessert version.
- Stir in chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture.
- Use half white whole wheat flour for a healthier twist.
- Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon for extra warmth.
- Bake in muffin tins for about 20 minutes for banana muffins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg