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    Easy Banana Bread

    Published: Mar 10, 2020 / Updated: Dec 17, 2021 by Amy / 5 Comments

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    Are you looking for an easy banana bread recipe that is super-moist and full of banana flavor? All you need are a few simple ingredients and less than ten minutes to get this mouthwatering bread in the oven!

    Slices of banana bread with melted butter.

    Banana bread is the first thing that comes to mind when I have over-ripened bananas.  Well I do think about banana cream pie cheesecake, but let's get back to the bread.

    Banana bread can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a dessert or a snack. This recipe creates a quick bread that's sweet, moist and full of flavor. Just perfect for overripe bananas!

    The ingredients needed to make banana bread are so simple and you probably have them in your pantry right now!

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    • How to ripen bananas in the oven
    • How to store banana bread
    • 4 easy banana desserts
    • Easy Banana Bread

    Step by step instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a bread pan. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar and spices until thoroughly combined.

    2. Melt the butter in a large bowl, add the bananas and mash until good and mushy. Add the sugar, vanilla, sour cream and egg and mix until the wet ingredients are well incorporated with each other.

    Step by step photos.

    3. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.

    4. Pour the mixture into the bread pan and bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes. Let cool about 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

    A loaf of banana bread with a slice cut out.

    Homemade butter is my favorite topping but the list of things to spread on banana bread slices is endless!

    Try toppings such as almond butter, homemade nutella, peanut butter, honey or cream cheese!

    How to ripen bananas in the oven

    Don't have ripe bananas? No worries! It's easy to ripen bananas in your oven!

    Preheat your oven to 300°F and place the unpeeled bananas onto a baking sheet. Bake for about 30 minutes. (steps 1 and 2) 

    They will turn a dark almost black color so don't be alarmed.

    Remove them and allow them to cool before mashing them! (step 3)

    How to store banana bread

    To store leftovers, wrap tightly in foil and keep at room temperature for up to 4 days. Don't store in the refrigerator.

    If you'd like to freeze some banana bread for a later date, let the bread cool completely after baking. Wrap it in plastic wrap and two layers of foil.

    Banana bread can be frozen for up to 3 months.

    When you are ready to eat it, take it out of the freezer a day in advance and place the loaf on the counter to thaw.

    4 easy banana desserts

    • Banana Cream Cheesecake
    • Bananas Foster Hand Pies
    • Best Banana Cake
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    a loaf of banana bread with a slice cut out

    Easy Banana Bread

    This banana bread is easy to make and so moist and delicious. The perfect recipe to use up overripe bananas!
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate
    prep time: 5 minutes
    cook time: 1 hour
    servings: 12

    Ingredients

    • 3 ripe bananas mashed
    • 8 tablespoons butter melted
    • 1 egg
    • 3 tablespoons sour cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
    • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and ginger in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
    • In a medium sized mixing bowl mash the bananas with a fork and then add the sugar, egg, sour cream, melted butter and vanilla extract and stir until well combined. Add the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated.
    • Pour the mixture into the greased loaf pan and bake for 1 hour. Check the bread at 50 minutes then continue to bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
    • Remove the pan from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the pan and transfer the bread to a cooling rack.

    Notes

    • To Store: Keep the banana bread in an air-tight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.
    • To Freeze: Once completely cooled, wrap in a layer of plastic wrap and two layers of foil. Label and date the bread before putting in the freezer for up to 3 months.  Allow to thaw overnight in the fridge.
    • Ripen bananas in the oven by baking them at 300°F on a baking sheet for 30 minutes. Let cool before handling.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Banana Bread
    Serving Size
     
    1 slice
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    211
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    9
    g
    14
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    25
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    35
    mg
    12
    %
    Sodium
     
    218
    mg
    9
    %
    Potassium
     
    199
    mg
    6
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    32
    g
    11
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    16
    g
    18
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    291
    IU
    6
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    3
    mg
    4
    %
    Calcium
     
    40
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    author :Amy Duska

    This post was originally posted in Oct 2016 and updated in March 2020 with new photos, process shots and expert tips and tricks.

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    Comments

    1. Flavia says

      March 22, 2020 at 1:23 pm

      I did make this recipe and I so love it. Came out perfectly.

      Reply
    2. Kaylyn says

      November 02, 2018 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      This was the best banana bread I've ever made. Soooooo moist and the sweetness is just perfect. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        November 02, 2018 at 9:36 am

        So glad you enjoyed this recipe 🙂

        Reply
    3. carol crosby says

      January 21, 2016 at 2:48 pm

      i sometimes when baking a banana bread have it crack in the middle..always wondered why..any ideas?

      Reply
      • Amy says

        January 22, 2016 at 10:38 am

        Hi Carol, I have the same problem sometimes...thank goodness it doesn't effect the taste 🙂 . I've heard that cracks can be caused from over-mixing the batter or by the bread rising too quickly in the oven. A couple of tips that I have learned are to tap the pan on the counter before baking to help release any air bubbles and then to turn the pan around in the oven half way through baking because some ovens don't heat evenly. I hope this helps!

        Reply

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