Description
This Very Easy Banana Bread recipe captures the classic charm of the Betty Crocker Banana Bread Recipe, combining ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, and a hint of vanilla for a moist and flavorful loaf that evokes nostalgia with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ¼ cups)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/3 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mash bananas and mix with butter, sugar, and eggs until well combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream or yogurt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
- Consider adding nuts or chocolate chips for a variation.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to maintain a moist texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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