Lynne's Banana Bread

Bring the comforting aroma of homemade baking to your kitchen with Lynne's Banana Bread, a truly irresistible twist on the classic recipe. Made with three large ripe bananas for natural sweetness and a moist, tender crumb, this soft loaf combines melted butter, granulated and brown sugars, and a hint of vanilla for rich layers of flavor. A touch of ground cinnamon and creamy sour cream elevate the batter, resulting in a bread that’s perfectly spiced and decadently moist. Customize it by folding in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for added texture and indulgence. Ready in just over an hour, this banana bread is ideal as a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a dessert pairing with coffee or tea. Whether you enjoy it plain or slathered with butter, Lynne’s Banana Bread is a comforting, crowd-pleasing recipe you’ll keep coming back to.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and lightly dust it with flour, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter becomes smooth and creamy.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 6

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.

Step 7

Stir in the sour cream to make the batter moist and luscious. If desired, fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Enjoy Lynne's Banana Bread plain, spread with butter, or served with your favorite coffee or tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1325.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4071.8

Total Fat 212.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 85.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 687.8mg	0%
Sodium 2688.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 513.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.6g	0%
Total Sugars 270.1g
Protein 66.3g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 443.2mg	0%
Iron 18.8mg	0%
Potassium 2478.4mg	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: 45.2%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 48.5%