This banana bread recipe is the epitome of indulgence, with a moist and flavorful crumb that’s sure to delight your taste buds. Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and enhanced with a hint of warmth from spices, this recipe elevates the classic banana bread to a whole new level of richness and satisfaction.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- Stir in the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the sour cream or Greek yogurt until evenly incorporated. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the banana bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Enjoy this rich and decadent banana bread as a delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you crave a comforting slice of homemade goodness!
