Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe. This delightful treat is not only fluffy and rich in banana flavor but also incredibly easy to make. The secret ingredient, sour cream, ensures that every slice remains moist for days, making it perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With simple pantry staples and endless customization options—such as adding nuts or spices—this recipe will become a family favorite. Serve warm with butter or transform it into French toast for a special breakfast. Enjoy the delicious aroma that fills your kitchen as you bake this classic banana bread!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 and 1/2 medium bananas)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats (blended into powder)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- If using nuts, toast them on a baking sheet for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter with brown and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and mashed bananas until well combined.
- Add flour, oat powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and optional spices without stirring yet.
- Gently fold in sour cream until just mixed; then add toasted nuts if desired.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool on a rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg