Description
Moist Banana Bread that’s deeply banana‑flavored, tender, and incredibly moist—thanks to the addition of sour cream or yogurt, ripe bananas, and creamed butter. Cozy, simple to make, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.
Ingredients
- 3–4 overripe bananas (about 1½ cups mashed)
- ½ cup (8 Tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (or light/dark brown sugar for more moisture)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream, room temperature
- 1½ cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5‑inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add softened butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and yogurt or sour cream, mixing until smooth. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Fold dry ingredients into wet gently, mixing just until combined—avoid overmixing. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Using **sour cream** (or Greek yogurt) adds tang, moistness, and structure. A tech panel confirmed it keeps the bread moist for days. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Dark brown sugar ensures a soft crumb—best for bakery-style texture. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Overripe bananas bring peak sweetness and moisture. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Do not overmix the batter—this keeps the bread light and tender. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Freezing bananas before mashing intensifies the banana flavor and boosts moistness. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
