Description
This banana bread recipe is deliciously moist, easy to prepare, and a perfect way to use overripe bananas.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick, softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 and 1/2 medium bananas)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats (blended into a 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). Spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper.
- If you’re adding nuts, toast them on a dry baking sheet at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add in the brown sugar and granulated sugar, and cream together for about 2 minutes.
- Crack in the eggs and add vanilla extract. Mix well until incorporated.
- Mash 2 and 1/2 ripe bananas until you have about 1 cup of puree. Add it to the butter mixture.
- Pour in the all-purpose flour but hold off stirring just yet.
- Blend the oats into a powder and add this oat flour to the bowl.
- Add baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Incorporate gently to avoid clumps.
- If using spices, add cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Stir all the ingredients until thoroughly combined.
- Fold in the sour cream for moisture.
- If using nuts, fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for about 55-65 minutes, testing for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
This banana bread freezes well. Wrap it in foil and place it in a zip-lock bag for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: banana bread, quick bread, moist banana bread