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Easy Moist One-Bowl Banana Bread

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A quick and easy one-bowl banana bread recipe that yields moist, flavorful bread perfect for any occasion. Made with simple pantry ingredients and a touch of sour cream for extra tenderness.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth but still a bit chunky.
  3. Add the eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk or stir until combined and glossy.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, folding gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Let the bread cool before slicing to finish setting. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and coconut yogurt instead of butter and sour cream.

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