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Easy Moist Banana Bread

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A quick and easy banana bread recipe that yields a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifting. Made with simple pantry ingredients and enhanced with sour cream for extra moisture.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Optional add-ins:
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth but slightly chunky.
  3. Add 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup sour cream to the mashed bananas. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently with a wooden spoon or spatula. Avoid overmixing; a few lumps are okay.
  6. If using, fold in optional nuts or chocolate chips now.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Tap gently to remove air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Room temperature eggs blend better. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Let bread cool fully before slicing for cleaner cuts. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For vegan, use flax eggs and dairy-free alternatives.

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