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Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe

Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe! This enchanting banana bread is irresistibly fluffy and moist, thanks to the addition of sour cream. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a sweet dessert, it’s loaded with rich banana flavor and offers optional nutty goodness. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy the heavenly aroma wafting through your kitchen as you bake, and savor a slice warm with butter or topped with fresh fruit.

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 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
  • Optional: nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugars until fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: flour, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gently mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in sour cream and nuts if desired.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool on a rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

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