Healthier Banana Sour Cream Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.
4. Add mashed bananas and sour cream, and mix until well combined. Add in dry ingredients, and mix until just combined.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Sour cream adds a tangy flavor to this banana bread.
• Using ripe bananas helps to naturally sweeten the bread.
• You can use walnuts, pecans, or other chopped nuts in this recipe.
• This recipe is a great way to use up overripe bananas.