Banana Bread

5 from 1 vote

Soft, moist, and loaded with flavor—a decadent choice for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. And don't forget a steaming cup of coffee to pair with it! A classic treat, even in its simplest form.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 5

Servings

Calories 409kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1½ cups (340g) mashed bananas (2-3 large overripe bananas)
2 large eggs
⅓ cup (80g) sour cream
½ tablespoon (7-8ml) vanilla extract
4 ounces (113g) unsalted butter (melted but not boiling)
2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
½ cup (95g) dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
1 teaspoon (6g) baking soda
½ teaspoon (1-2g) ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon (.5g) ground nutmeg (optional)
½ teaspoon (2-3g) salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and set it aside.
Mash ripe bananas with a potato masher in a medium mixing bowl or puree in a blender.
Then add eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and melted butter, and mix until smooth. Set aside.
Mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Then, mix the wet mixture into the dry for about 2 minutes or until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated. Fold in nuts if using.
Scrape down the sides, pour the batter into the loaf pan, and spread it evenly.
Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool, remove it from the pan, slice, and serve.

Notes

Optional spices to add: dash ground allspice, cloves, cardamom, lime zest, etc.
If you like nuts, add ¾-1 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, etc.)
Always grease your pan well before baking to prevent the loaf from sticking. Lining your pan with parchment paper also helps.
Resist the urge to peak. Don't open your oven to check on the bread too much - especially at the beginning of the bake. Opening the door repeatedly can make the oven temperature fluctuate and affect the quality and timing of the bake.
If your bread looks a little too brown but hasn't passed the toothpick test yet, turn the temperature down a bit and tent foil over it for the last few minutes.
Ripen bananas faster for banana bread by putting them in a warm, sunny spot. Or wrap them in a brown paper bag and put them in a warm spot.
Nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary based on the products used in the recipe.

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