Banana Bread

Banana bread is a staple in my house. My kids love it, my husband loves it, I’ll eat an entire loaf in one day. Ok, maybe that was just one time when I was pregnant, but it happened and I am not ashamed! It’s just so darn good! Not to mention that it’s incredibly easy to make. Anyone can do it. This recipe has been my go-to for awhile now. It’s simple, moist and full of banana flavor. To give it some extra oomph, try adding some toasted walnuts that have been chopped. You could even add chocolate chips for a really indulgent treat.

I love baking banana bread when I have company coming over. The aroma it gives off when it’s baking is so mouth-wateringly good! It fills your home with warmth and just pure joy. Your guests won’t be able stop themselves from commenting on how good your house smells.

Banana bread is fantastically versatile. Serve it up warm with butter for breakfast or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert. Have it as a snack for a mid-day pick me up. Sneak it when your kids aren’t watching because you don’t want to share.

How to Make This Easy Banana Bread

It’s important that you use very ripe bananas. You want that sweetness that only an overripe banana can give you. Mash them to your liking. Some people leave big banana chunks, others pulverize them till they’re a thick banana soup. I tend to go somewhere in the middle with a few small chunks here and there.

• Get your oven preheating to 350° and spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray . You can also use butter if you prefer.
• Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a bowl and set aside.
• In another bowl, cream your butter and sugar together with a hand mixer. I like to use the creaming method because it gives this bread a lighter feel. If you prefer your banana bread to be more dense then use melted butter.
• Add your mashed bananas, egg, sour cream and vanilla to the butter/sugar mixture. Mix until everything is well combined.
• Lastly, add in the dry ingredients. Stir just until the you can’t see the flour anymore. Pour it into your pan and bake for about an hour.

That’s it! Easy and delicious. Now sit back, relax and try not to eat it all at once. Or do, no judgement here!

Banana Bread

Yield: 1 loaf

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

This easy, incredibly moist banana bread is full of banana flavor. It will quickly become a staple in your house!

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Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
•  1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 overripe bananas, mashed
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°. Spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray.
2. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in mashed bananas, egg, sour cream and vanilla until well combined.
4. Add in the dry ingredients, stir just until the flour is no longer visible. Pour into prepared loaf pan.
5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a tootpick comes cleanly out of the center.

Notes

Want muffins instead? Bake these in a muffin tin for about 20-25 minutes.

You use greek yogurt as a substitute for sour cream.

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