Description
The Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe is a delightful treat that combines the sweet flavor of ripe bananas with the rich creaminess of sour cream, resulting in an incredibly moist and fluffy loaf. Perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or even dessert, this banana bread fills your home with an inviting aroma as it bakes. Made with simple pantry staples, it’s easy to whip up any time you crave a delicious homemade treat. Customize it with nuts or spices to elevate its flavor, making it a versatile favorite that’s great for sharing at potlucks or as thoughtful gifts.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2.5 medium bananas)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats (blended into a powder)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves (optional)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Cream together softened butter and sugars until fluffy; add eggs and vanilla.
- Mix in mashed bananas and combine dry ingredients separately before folding them into the wet mixture.
- Incorporate sour cream and any optional add-ins like nuts or spices.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg