Perfect Banana Bread

Dive into the moist and flavorful world of homemade perfection with this Perfect Banana Bread recipe! Bursting with natural sweetness from three ripe bananas and heightened by a hint of warm cinnamon, this recipe achieves the ideal balance of soft texture and rich flavor. Made with Greek yogurt or sour cream for an ultra-moist crumb, this banana bread can be customized with chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for a delightful twist. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, it bakes to golden-brown perfection and makes the perfect treat for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime snack. Whether you're looking to use up overripe bananas or impress your loved ones with a classic baked good, this one-bowl banana bread will quickly become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the butter, and whisk until well combined.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter and sugar mixture, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the mashed bananas and mix until combined.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 7

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not over-mix.

Step 8

Fold in the Greek yogurt or sour cream and stir until incorporated. If desired, gently fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Begin checking for doneness at the 55-minute mark to prevent overbaking.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and 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	(1190.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3344.5

Total Fat 141.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 500mg	0%
Sodium 2644.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 475.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.2g	0%
Total Sugars 236.2g
Protein 69.2g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 342.8mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 2354.7mg	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: 37.0%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 55.0%