Description
Delightfully fluffy and moist banana bread made with overripe bananas, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick, softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (9 ounces, about 2 and 1/2 medium bananas)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats (blended into a powder)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves (optional)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper.
- If adding nuts, toast them on a baking sheet at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, then let cool.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar and cream together until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a small bowl until you have about 1 cup, then add to the butter mixture and stir.
- Add all-purpose flour to the bowl, then blend rolled oats into a powder and add to the bowl without stirring.
- Combine baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt with the dry ingredients without stirring.
- (Optional) Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for flavor.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until well combined.
- Fold in sour cream and toasted nuts if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, testing with a toothpick for doneness.
- Let cool for at least 20 minutes on a cooling rack before slicing.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for best flavor and moisture. Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Adjust baking time based on your oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American