Description
This moist and fluffy banana bread recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with ripe bananas, sour cream, and an optional walnut crunch, this easy banana bread is a classic treat. Bake it in under 70 minutes for a delicious homemade delight that your family will love. Try it toasted, with butter, or cream cheese for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in sour cream, mashed bananas, and optional walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For extra moist banana bread, use very ripe bananas with brown spots.
Optional: Add chocolate chips or cinnamon for a flavor variation.
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 slices
- Calories: 240 kcal per slice
Keywords: banana bread, moist banana bread, easy banana bread recipe, homemade banana bread, ripe bananas