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Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe

Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe

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Indulge in the delightful experience of baking the Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe! This easy-to-follow recipe yields a fluffy and flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Each slice is loaded with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the creamy tang of sour cream, ensuring a moist texture that will impress family and friends alike. Customize your banana bread with optional add-ins like nuts and spices for an extra touch of flavor. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or frozen for later, this banana bread is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 and 1/2 medium bananas)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats (blended into powder)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or parchment paper.
  2. Toast chopped nuts on a dry baking sheet for about 5–7 minutes at 350°F; let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Mash ripe bananas and stir into the butter mixture until well combined.
  6. Blend oats into a powder and add to the mixture along with flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Gently fold in sour cream until just combined; then fold in toasted nuts if using.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
  9. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with very moist crumbs.
  10. Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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