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five thick slices of banana bread.
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Moist Banana Bread

This moist banana bread is super easy to make and freezes beautifully! Made with ultra-ripe bananas, cinnamon, sour cream, and vegetable oil to make it extra moist!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 304kcal
Author: Julie Maestre

Equipment

  • large bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • 8x4 loaf pan
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup sour cream room temperature
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 4 large ripe bananas
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, line an 8x4 loaf pan with parchment paper, and grease it generously.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Mix until well combined and then set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, mash the 4 bananas until smooth, I like using a fork.
  • Add the eggs, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, sour cream, white sugar, and sugar to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients using a spatula. Don't overmix.
  • Pour the mixture into your prepared baking pan and bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. It's fine if the toothpick retains a few wet crumbs. It's important that you don't overbake it!
  • Allow the banana bread to cool completely before slicing into it and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don't overbake, not even for a minute! If you overbake this banana bread, it will turn out dry. It's perfectly fine if the toothpick inserted in the center retains a few wet crumbs.
  • Use parchment paper to line your loaf pan to make it easier to remove.
  • Allow the banana bread to cool completely so it's easier to slice. Also, keep in mind that if you slice into it while it is still warm, it won't be as sweet. It needs to be cooled completely so you can taste its true flavor.
  • Feel free to warm up a slice in the microwave if you like it warm. 7 seconds in the microwave is ideal!
  • Add walnuts to the batter for some texture if you wish.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg