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Deliciously moist banana bread with chunks of ripe bananas and nuts.

Moist Banana Bread

A delightful banana bread that is incredibly moist, featuring a splash of sour cream for added richness and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed The riper, the better!
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Or swap with brown sugar for extra depth
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sour cream Or Greek yogurt as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips Optional for added indulgence

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and mashed bananas until smooth.
  3. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  4. Sprinkle in the baking soda and a pinch of salt, then gently fold in the flour and sour cream until just combined.
  5. If desired, fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing it out evenly.
  2. Bake for about 60-65 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Enjoy a warm slice as is, or with a pat of butter. For breakfast, top with cream cheese or yogurt, and serve with fresh fruit. For dessert, add ice cream and drizzle with caramel or chocolate sauce. For variations, consider adding spices, making vegan swaps, or incorporating berries.

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