My Favorite Banana Bread
Moist, tender, and bursting with the natural sweetness of overripe bananas, "My Favorite Banana Bread" is the ultimate comfort-baking recipe you'll return to time and again. This classic banana bread features a perfect balance of warm cinnamon spice and rich vanilla, with a creamy touch from plain yogurt or sour cream for unparalleled softness. The recipe comes together effortlessly in just 15 minutes of prep time, using pantry staples like all-purpose flour and baking soda. Whether you mix in chopped walnuts for a nutty crunch or chocolate chips for a sweet twist, this loaf is adaptable to any craving. Perfectly golden and easy to slice, it bakes to perfection in under an hour, making it an ideal treat for breakfast, a midday snack, or even dessert.
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Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 120 grams plain yogurt or sour cream
- 100 grams chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a standard 9x5 inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork or potato masher until smooth.
Step 3
Melt the unsalted butter and let it cool slightly. Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.
Step 4
Stir in the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 7
Fold in the plain yogurt or sour cream, ensuring the batter is smooth and creamy. If using chopped walnuts or chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage.
Step 8
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 10
Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1197.6 grams (1197.6g) |
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| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3506 |
| Total Fat 182.50g | 234% |
| Saturated Fat 68.70g | 344% |
| Cholesterol 642mg | 214% |
| Sodium 2647mg | 115% |
| Total Carbohydrate 437.00g | 159% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.90g | 85% |
| Total Sugars 202.00g | |
| Protein 62.50g | 125% |
| Vitamin D 80IU | 400% |
| Calcium 370mg | 28% |
| Iron 18mg | 98% |
| Potassium 2318mg | 49% |
Source of Calories