Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans and line with parchment for easy removal.
- In a small bowl, mash the ripe bananas with brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating briefly after each addition until incorporated.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Stir in the sour cream or Greek yogurt until the batter is smooth.
- Fold in the mashed banana mixture until combined. The batter should be thick but spoonable.
Baking
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans, smoothing the tops.
- Make the crumb topping by combining the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Scatter the crumb topping over the batter and press lightly to adhere.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition
Notes
Serve slices slightly warm with a smear of butter or cream cheese for richness. Store leftovers wrapped tightly for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze for longer storage. Rotate pans halfway through baking if your oven has hot spots.
