Description
Delicious banana bread made with sour cream for extra moisture and flavor, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup mashed overripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
- 0.5 cup full-fat sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Mix the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla extract.
- Incorporate the mashed bananas and sour cream, mixing until smooth.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Add in the chopped nuts if using.
- Prepare the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with butter, cream cheese frosting, or drizzle with honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: banana bread, sour cream, moist banana bread, quick bread, baking