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banana bread slices with butter
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Easy Banana Bread

The next time you are in the mood to bake a classic, take a chance on my easy banana bread recipe! This classic banana bread loaf is incredibly soft and utterly delicious. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked goods, breads, breads and muffins, fruit
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 389kcal
Author: Laura

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • stand mixer or hand mixer

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter (1 stick), softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 bananas very ripe
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups flour (whole wheat or white, or combination of the two)
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cream butter and sugar with mixer.
  • Add bananas and mix well.
  • Add eggs and continue mixing.
  • Dissolve soda in sour cream, then add to mixture.
  • Add flour and salt and mix well.
  • Pour batter into a well-greased and floured pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 487IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg