Best Banana Bread Recipe
An ultra-moist banana bread made with sour cream and ripe bananas. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture—your new favorite loaf.
Equipment
- - Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Loaf pan (9×5)
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup mashed banana
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup oat flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ cup sour cream
- Optional: ¼ tsp cinnamon ⅛ tsp nutmeg, ¾ cup nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 9×5 loaf pan.
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and mashed banana. Mix well.
- Stir in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in sour cream and mix-ins.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Use 1 cup banana for best texture.
Replace oat flour with regular flour if preferred.
Cool completely before slicing for best results.