Banana Bread

A delightful and simple banana bread recipe perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, featuring a buttery flavor and soft texture.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 16 servings

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1/3 cup softened butter
1 1/4 cups white sugar Add an extra 1/4 cup for sweeter bread.
2 large eggs
4 large very ripe bananas, mashed Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best flavor.
1 cup sour cream Can be substituted with plain yogurt or buttermilk.
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can swap some for whole wheat flour.
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup chopped walnuts Optional, you can use other nuts or omit.

Method

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease two 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pans.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until smooth.
Beat in the eggs until well combined.
Stir in the sour cream, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract.
Add the all-purpose flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda into the wet mixture and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
If using, gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.

Baking

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

Banana bread can be served warm or at room temperature. Slice and enjoy plain or add butter or cream cheese. It pairs well with coffee or tea. Leftovers can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

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