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Banana Bread with Sour Cream: An Incredible Recipe You’ll Love

Banana Bread with Sour Cream: A Lusciously Irresistible Treat

This Banana Bread with Sour Cream is an incredible recipe that combines natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich creaminess, making it perfect for any time of the day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 Ripe Bananas Choose overripe for best sweetness
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blend can be used
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for caramel flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh for best rise
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor
  • 2 Eggs For vegan, use flaxseed egg substitute
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or Melted Butter Melted coconut oil adds unique flavor
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Nuts (Walnuts or Pecans) Optional for crunch
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips For sweetness and richness
  • Dried Fruit Raisins or cranberries add moisture
  • Spices (Cinnamon or Nutmeg) Enhances the aroma

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth with a few lumps remaining. Add sour cream, vegetable oil, and eggs; mix until creamy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Prepare a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan and pour the batter in, smoothing the top gently.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Banana Bread with Sour Cream is versatile; add-ins can be customized to suit your taste. Store leftovers properly for best texture and flavor.

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