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Sour Cream Banana Bread

Irresistibly Moist Sour Cream Banana Bread Recipe You'll Love

This Sour Cream Banana Bread is incredibly moist and packed with flavor, perfect for brunch or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted, can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar can replace with all white sugar
  • 1/2 cup White Sugar provides sweetness
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can use Greek yogurt as substitute
  • 2 large Eggs can substitute with flaxseed mixture for eggless version
  • 3 large Very Ripe Bananas mashed
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour no direct substitutes
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder complementary leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon can leave out if preferred
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips adds richness
  • 1 cup Nuts such as walnuts or pecans for crunch

Equipment

  • 9-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch loaf pan.
  2. Combine melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add sour cream, then eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
  4. Mash the ripe bananas and fold them into the wet ingredients.
  5. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure bananas are very ripe for best flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture fluffy.

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