Description
Experience the joy of baking with this easy Banana Bread Recipe, a delightful treat that perfectly combines moistness and flavor. Made with ripe bananas, this loaf offers a soft, tender crumb that is sure to become a family favorite. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or dessert, this banana bread is versatile enough for any occasion. Customize it by adding nuts or chocolate chips for an extra touch. With simple ingredients and quick preparation steps, you’ll have a delicious homemade banana bread in no time!
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
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Stir in sugar, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 216
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg