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Sour Cream Banana Bread

Moist and Easy Sour Cream Banana Bread That's Irresistible

This Sour Cream Banana Bread is irresistibly moist and delicious, perfect for using up overripe bananas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract preferably pure
  • 3 very ripe bananas
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips optional
  • 1/2 cup nuts chopped pecans or walnuts

Equipment

  • 9-inch bread pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch bread pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the sour cream, mixing until fully blended, then stir in the eggs one at a time, and finally add the vanilla extract.
  4. Mash the very ripe bananas in a separate bowl, then fold them into the wet mixture.
  5. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 45-55 minutes.
  7. Once baked, cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, wrap cooled banana bread tightly and store at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

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