Rich Banana Bread

A tender and moist banana bread recipe that turns out EVERY. TIME. This recipe amps up the yum factor by turning brown sugar, vanilla & banana into perfection.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.

Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add Eggs and Vanilla:
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.

Add Bananas:
Stir in the mashed bananas until well combined.

Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Combine Wet and Dry:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Stir until just combined.

Add Mix-Ins:
Fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if using.

Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and Serve:

Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.