Description
A cozy, extra-moist banana bread that tastes rich, soft, and unbelievably moist, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 and 1/2 medium bananas)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, blended into a powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves (optional)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prep a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or parchment paper.
- If using nuts, toast them and let them cool.
- Cream the butter with brown and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Mash the ripe bananas and stir them into the butter mixture.
- Add the all-purpose flour on top of the wet mixture without stirring yet.
- Blend oats into a powder and add to the bowl.
- Sprinkle baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the flour, mix lightly.
- Add optional spices.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Fold in sour cream and nuts if desired.
- Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Let cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
This banana bread freezes well; wrap it in foil and store in a zip-top freezer bag. Thaw at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: banana bread, moist banana bread, easy banana bread