The Best Banana Bread or Muffins

Experience pure comfort with "The Best Banana Bread or Muffins," a versatile recipe perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime snacking. Packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, this recipe achieves unmatched moistness with the addition of sour cream or Greek yogurt, while hints of ground cinnamon add a cozy warmth. Whether baked as a classic loaf or fluffy muffins, you can customize each bite with optional chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this foolproof recipe results in a golden, tender crumb every time. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, it's a must-try that transforms simple pantry staples into something truly special.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 pieces Ripe bananas
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cups Sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
• 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners if making muffins.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and slightly lumpy.

Step 3

Stir in the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.

Step 4

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl, mixing until 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 sour cream or Greek yogurt to create a moist batter. Stir in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if using.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan or distribute evenly among the muffin cups.

Step 9

Bake for 60 minutes if making banana bread, or 18-22 minutes for muffins, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Slice and enjoy as is, or serve warm with butter for an extra indulgent treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1270.9 grams (1270.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4011

Total Fat 209.30g	268%
Saturated Fat 82.40g	412%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 690mg	230%
Sodium 2649mg	115%
Total Carbohydrate 488.40g	178%
Dietary Fiber 25.20g	90%
Total Sugars 251.40g
Protein 65.90g	132%

Vitamin D 120IU	600%
Calcium 400mg	31%
Iron 19mg	103%
Potassium 2442mg	52%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.9%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 47.6%