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Moist Banana Bread Recipe (That's Actually Foolproof!)

Discover the ultimate moist banana bread recipe! This foolproof guide uses simple ingredients like overripe bananas and sour cream to create a perfectly tender, flavorful loaf every single time. Say goodbye to dry banana bread forever!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large very ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt

Equipment

  • 1 9x5 inch Loaf Pan
  • 2 Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in the melted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalProtein: 3gFat: 9gFiber: 1g

Notes

For best results: Use very ripe, almost black bananas for the most moisture and flavor.
Storage: Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days.
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