Description
Indulge in the heavenly goodness of this moist and flavorful banana bread. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this classic treat is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it and lining with parchment paper if desired.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine and bake: Stir in mashed bananas, then gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in nuts if using. Pour batter into the pan, smooth the top, and bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Wrap leftover slices in plastic wrap or foil to keep them moist.
- This banana bread freezes well—wrap tightly and store for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
