Enjoy a slice of moist and flavorful banana bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. This classic recipe will fill your home with the sweet aroma of ripe bananas and warm spices. Whip up this crowd-pleasing treat for breakfast or a snack, and watch as your family and friends devour it with delight. Perfectly moist and bursting with banana flavor, this banana bread will become your go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
- Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the mashed bananas. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the sour cream and chopped walnuts (if using). Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
