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Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe

Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe

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Indulge in the Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe, the ultimate comfort food that perfectly balances rich banana flavor with a super moist texture, thanks to the magic of sour cream. This easy-to-make recipe is incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite nuts or spices. Whether served warm for breakfast, as a delightful snack, or as a sweet dessert topped with ice cream, this banana bread is sure to impress family and friends alike. Whip up this crowd-pleaser quickly and enjoy its heartwarming goodness any time of day.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (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 and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Cream the softened butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
  3. Mash bananas and combine with the butter mixture. Gradually add flour and oat flour without stirring yet.
  4. Mix dry ingredients separately and then incorporate into the wet mixture gently.
  5. Fold in sour cream and any optional ingredients like nuts or spices.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool on a rack before slicing.

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