Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of making the Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe! This banana bread is a perfect blend of fluffy texture and rich banana flavor, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The secret ingredient, sour cream, ensures incredible moisture that keeps this loaf tender for days. Whether you enjoy it plain or loaded with nuts, this easy-to-follow recipe will have everyone asking for seconds. Plus, it’s easily customizable and freezes well—perfect for meal prep or unexpected guests!

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup softened butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2.5 medium bananas)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats (blended into powder)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Optional: Nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time and mix well with vanilla extract.
Mash your ripe bananas and stir them into the butter mixture.
Combine dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in sour cream and any optional add-ins like nuts.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 55-65 minutes.
Let cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
Calories: 215
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: Use incredibly ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor. For a healthier version, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Consider adding chocolate chips or dried fruits for extra flair.