Description
The Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe you’ve been seeking is here to elevate your baking game! This delightful loaf combines the rich flavor of ripe bananas with the tangy creaminess of sour cream, resulting in a moist and fluffy texture that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this banana bread is effortlessly customizable—add nuts or spices to make it your own. Whether entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet moment at home, this recipe promises satisfaction in every slice.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2.5 medium bananas)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats (blended into powder)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Optional: spices, nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Cream butter with sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Mash bananas and combine with the butter mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, oat powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in sour cream and any optional spices or nuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on a rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg