Never Fail Banana Bread
Experience the pure comfort of homemade perfection with this "Never Fail Banana Bread" recipe, a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, a touch of brown sugar for depth, and the added richness of Greek yogurt or sour cream to ensure every bite is irresistibly moist, this banana bread never disappoints. Infused with warm notes of cinnamon and the option to include crunchy walnuts or indulgent chocolate chips, this versatile recipe can be tailored to your cravings. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and baked to golden perfection, it delivers a tender, flavorful loaf every time. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, this reliable banana bread is destined to become a staple in your baking rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 2 whole Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
Stir in the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the banana mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender loaf.
Fold in the Greek yogurt (or sour cream) to add moisture to the batter.
If using, gently stir in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to distribute them evenly.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Check for doneness at the 55-minute mark.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your 'Never Fail Banana Bread'!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3843 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 189.7 g | 243% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.6 g | 353% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 632 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 2633 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 497.6 g | 181% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.9 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 255.1 g | ||
| Protein | 69.2 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 2556 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
