Here’s a rich and delicious banana bread recipe you’ll want to keep for sure!
Rich Banana Bread Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) sugar (can use half brown sugar for extra flavor)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt (for richness)
- 1/2 cup (85g) chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer or whisk to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will give the bread its richness.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in the eggs, one at a time, and then add the vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
- Dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Add the mashed bananas and sour cream: Stir in the mashed bananas and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) until the batter is smooth. If you’re adding walnuts or chocolate chips, fold them in at this point.
- Pour into the pan: Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy this rich, moist banana bread! It’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.