Chef Dine's Banana Quick Bread

Experience the ultimate comfort with Chef Dine's Banana Quick Bread—a moist, flavorful loaf that’s ready to steal the spotlight at your next breakfast or snack time. Made with three ripe bananas, a blend of brown and granulated sugars, and a dash of aromatic cinnamon, this easy banana bread recipe packs the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. A secret addition of yogurt or sour cream creates a lusciously tender crumb, while optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts allow you to customize it to your taste. With just 15 minutes of prep and under an hour of baking time, this timeless treat is ideal for busy mornings, cozy afternoons, or as a simple dessert. Slice it warm for a melt-in-your-mouth indulgence or serve it chilled with a dollop of butter or cream cheese—it’s banana bread perfection made easy.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 115 grams unsalted butter
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 50 grams brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 120 grams plain yogurt or sour cream
• 100 grams optional mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, etc.)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until no large chunks remain.

Step 3

Melt the butter in the microwave or on the stove and add it to the mashed bananas. Stir well to combine.

Step 4

Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, 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 yogurt or sour cream to ensure the batter is moist and smooth. At this point, mix in any optional ingredients like chocolate chips or chopped nuts.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.

Step 9

Bake the banana bread in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Slice and serve the banana bread as is, or pair it with your favorite spreads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1316.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3622.2

Total Fat 148.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 642.2mg	0%
Sodium 3278.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 543.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.2g	0%
Total Sugars 294.1g
Protein 54.7g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 416.0mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 2338.1mg	0%

*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: 35.9%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 58.2%