Description
This easy banana bread recipe transforms overripe bananas into a moist and flavorful loaf, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas (mashed should be about 1 ¼ cups)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (can use a combination of brown sugar)
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1/3 cup sour cream (plain Greek yogurt can be used instead)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the mashed bananas and sugar, mixing well.
- Add the eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and vanilla to the banana mixture, stirring until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure your bananas are ripe for the best flavor. You can add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Banana Bread Recipe, easy banana bread, homemade banana bread, dessert