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Best Banana Bread

This moist and fluffy banana bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, making use of overripe bananas and filled with flavor from cinnamon and nuts or chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup sour cream or plain yogurt (room temperature)
  • 2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 large ripe bananas)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans/walnuts/chocolate chips Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and set the rack in the lower middle position. Grease an 8x5 inch loaf pan with butter or oil.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Using a hand beater or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and brown sugar on medium-high speed until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the sour cream, mashed bananas, and vanilla. Scrape the bowl as necessary.
Combining & Baking
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
  2. If adding nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes until the top is browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. If the top is browned before the inside is cooked, place some tinfoil on top.
  5. Remove the pan from the oven and let the bread cool inside it for 30 minutes.
  6. Cut into slices and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7g

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor. Don't overmix the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy. Experiment with flavors by adding chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit. Store your banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze for up to three months.

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