Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this moist and easy banana bread recipe, perfect for using up overripe bananas. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a soft, tender loaf that is not only delightful for breakfast but also makes a fantastic snack or dessert. This versatile banana bread invites customization; feel free to add nuts, chocolate chips, or spices to cater to your taste. Serve it warm with butter or cream cheese, or transform it into French toast for a delectable twist. Your family will love every slice!
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 (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 the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the sugar, eggs, melted butter, sour cream (or yogurt), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 218mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 34mg