One Bowl Banana Bread with Sour Cream

Sour Cream Banana Bread Recipe. A fully baked banana bread loaf is on a marble table with a fringe napkin.

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One Bowl Banana Bread with Sour Cream

Discover the secret to the moistest, fluffiest loaf you’ve ever baked: sour cream! This one-bowl banana bread recipe is a quick and simple way to use up overripe bananas for a delicious breakfast or snack. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a golden, bakery-quality quick bread that the whole family will love. No fancy equipment or multiple bowls required—just combine, bake, and enjoy!

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana bread, one bowl banana bread, sour cream banana bread

Servings: slices

Calories: 236cal

Author: Amy Desrosiers

Cost: $4

Equipment

loaf pan
parchment paper
large mixing bowl
wooden spoon/hand mixer
rubber spatula
Oven (adjusted to center rack)

Ingredients

1 cup mashed bananas about 2 large, or 3 small
8 tablespoons butter room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup slivered almonds optional * adds a nice flavor and texture to the bread.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
Cream butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and mashed bananas. Add in the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir to combine. Fold in ((optional slivered almonds)). Batter with be slightly lumpy.
Fill parchment-lined loaf pan with batter. Bake on the center rack for 55-60 minutes. The top of the loaf with feel firm, and springy. A toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf should be clean when inserted, and removed.
Allow loaf to cool for 30 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

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