The Very Very Best Banana Bread You Will Ever Bake Recipe

Get ready to experience the most unbelievably moist banana bread you'll ever taste! This recipe is incredibly versatile – customize it with your favorite mix-ins like frozen fruit, chocolate chips, nuts, or anything else your heart desires. The secret? A foolproof method that guarantees perfect texture every time, no matter your additions. Prepare for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 436 kcal
Protein 13g
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How to Make The Very Very Best Banana Bread You Will Ever Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  3. In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas. Add 2 large eggs, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 cup of your favorite mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, frozen berries, etc.).
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For a low-carb/low-fat version: Substitute 3/4 cup of the flour with 3/4 cup almond flour and 1 cup of the sugar with 1 cup of Splenda. Replace the 1/2 cup vegetable oil with 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

116g

Fat

20g

Carbs

18g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make The Very Very Best Banana Bread You Will Ever Bake?

The Very Very Best Banana Bread You Will Ever Bake takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in The Very Very Best Banana Bread You Will Ever Bake?

The Very Very Best Banana Bread You Will Ever Bake has approximately 436 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates and 33 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for The Very Very Best Banana Bread You Will Ever Bake?

The key ingredients for The Very Very Best Banana Bread You Will Ever Bake are Eggs, Sour Cream, Vegetable Oil, Mashed Banana, White Sugar, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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