• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Cooking Duo
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Course
    • Appetizers
    • Bread
    • Breakfast
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Dinner
    • Salads
    • Sides
    • Soups + Stews
  • Method
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • 30 Minute Meals
    • Baking
    • Casseroles
    • Grilled
    • Instant Pot
    • One Pot Meals
    • Sheet Pan
    • Skillet
  • Contact

Home » Recipes » Best Ever Banana Bread Recipe

Best Ever Banana Bread Recipe

February 11, 2023 by Ryan Allen Leave a Comment

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email

Are you ready for moist, tender banana bread that will melt in your mouth? Try this Best Ever Banana Bread Recipe! This delicious bread features ripe bananas and simple baking ingredients to make a moist and flavorful banana bread you can enjoy for breakfast or dessert!

The best banana bread recipe sliced and stacked on top of each other.

Banana bread is a staple comfort food that is popular to make when you have ripe bananas on hand. This banana bread recipe is moist, flavorful, and has just the right amount of sweetness!

What makes this the best banana bread is the addition of sour cream to the batter. While sour cream is usually used in savory recipes, it gives the banana bread a moist and tender texture you won't find in any other banana bread recipe.

This recipe is great for when you have overripe bananas on hand and only requires a few pantry baking ingredients!

Enjoy moist banana bread toasted with butter and a cup of coffee for breakfast, or serve it with a scoop of your favorite ice cream for dessert!

Pair this banana bread with sausage egg muffins or a slice of breakfast casserole for a well-balanced meal!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • A great way to use up any overripe bananas you may have on hand.
  • This recipe uses simple baking ingredients you can find anywhere.
  • Banana bread is versatile and can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or as an after-school snack.
  • This recipe uses sour cream to make a moist and dense texture that is comforting and satisfying.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Margarine - This ingredient gives the banana bread a buttery flavor and also adds to the overall moistness.
  • Bananas - Overripe mashed bananas are what gives the bread its natural banana flavor along with natural sweetness.
  • Sour Cream - Contrasts the sweetness with a bit of tangy flavor while making the bread dense and moist at the same time.
  • Salt - Helps balance the sweetness in the bread.
  • Baking Soda - Helps the banana bread rise.
  • Granulated Sugar - Gives the moist banana bread a little extra sweetness.
  • All Purpose Flour - The main ingredient to hold it all together! All-purpose flour is best for moist banana bread like this one.
  • Vanilla Extract - Adds a fragrant depth of vanilla flavor that compliments the banana.
  • Eggs - Help to bind the ingredients together and keep it set while baking.

How To Make Moist Banana Bread

Prepare for baking: Preheat oven to 300°. Lightly grease and flour a bread pan (9.25 long x 5.25 wide x 2.75 deep) and set aside.

Cream the margarine and sugar: Using a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, cream together softened margarine and granulated sugar. Next, mix in eggs and vanilla and mix well. You can also use a hand mixer.

Mix wet and dry ingredients: To the margarine and sugar, add the mashed bananas, sour cream, salt, and baking soda. Mix until well combined, then switch to the paddle attachment and slowly add the flour just until combined.

Bake the banana bread: Pour the batter into the greased flour pans up to the halfway mark. Bake for 50-60 mins. Poke a toothpick into the middle of the bread to determine if the bread is thoroughly baked. If the toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done if it comes out with batter on it, bake the bread longer.

Cool and slice: Leave the bread in the loaf pans for five minutes, then remove. Place the loaves on a wire baking rack and cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Banana bread on a wood cutting board with three slices cut off.

Recipe Tips

  • Use overripe bananas to get the best flavor and natural sweetness. An underripe banana will not mash well and will not be as sweet.
  • If you don’t have margarine, butter can be used instead.
  • Substitute the sour cream with plain yogurt for a similar moist texture.
  • When mixing the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, do not overmix. This can cause the bread to become tough.
  • Only fill the banana bread batter halfway up the loaf pans as the bread will rise in the oven and you do not want it to spill over the sides.
  • Make sure the banana bread is completely cooled before slicing, as warm bread can crumble easily.

Variations

  • Add nuts: Chopped walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts all work great in moist banana bread.
  • Add chocolate chips: Add a handful of semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips for added sweetness to the moist banana bread.
  • Add spices: Play around with different spice combinations like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg or cardamom.
  • Add peanut butter: For an added boost of flavor and moist texture, mix ¼ cup of peanut butter right into the batter.
A slice of banana bread cut in half.

Storing & Freezing

Storing: Once cooled, cooked banana bread can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Freezing: Wrap moist banana bread in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and then place it into a freezer bag and store it in the freezer for 3-4 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.

FAQ

What are the best bananas to use for moist banana bread?

Overripe, mashed bananas work best for moist banana bread. They provide natural sweetness and a strong banana flavor.

How do I know when the banana bread is done baking?

Insert a toothpick into the center of the moist banana bread, and if it comes out clean, the moist banana bread is ready to be removed from the oven.

Is banana bread healthy?

Moist banana bread can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet, but it should not replace more nutritious options like whole fruits or vegetables. Enjoy banana bread as a treat or as an occasional sweet start to your day!

A hand holding a piece of banana bread with butter on it.

More Easy Bread Recipes

  • Sheet Pan Breadsticks
  • No Knead Dutch Oven Bread

SHARE IT & RATE IT

We would love it if you would leave a 5 Star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating below. Then follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest! Share your favorite recipes or ask questions in our Facebook Group.

The best banana bread recipe sliced and stacked on top of each other.

Best Ever Banana Bread Recipe

Are you ready for moist, tender banana bread that will melt in your mouth? Try this Best Ever Banana Bread Recipe! This delicious bread features ripe bananas and simple baking ingredients to make a moist and flavorful banana bread you can enjoy for breakfast or dessert!
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 hrs
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 21 hrs
Course Bread, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15
Calories 339 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup margarine (softened)
  • 2 cups bananas (mashed)
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp baking soda
  • 2½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300°. Lightly grease and flour a bread pan (9.25 long x 5.25 wide x 2.75 deep) and set aside.
  • Using a stand mixer, cream together softened margarine and granulated sugar. Next, mix in eggs and vanilla and mix well.
  • Add mashed bananas, sour cream, salt, and baking soda. Mix until well combined.
  • Switch to the paddle attachment. Slowly add in the flour until thoroughly blended.
  • Fill the greased and floured pans halfway with the banana bread batter.
  • Bake for 50-60 mins. Poke a toothpick into the middle of the bread to determine if the bread is thoroughly baked. If the toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done if it comes out with batter on it, bake the bread longer.
  • Cool the bread for 5 mins. And then, remove the bread from the pans and place the loaves on a wire baking rack. Once the bread is cooled, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 465mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 488IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg

*All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.

Keyword Banana Bread Recipe
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

More Recipes

  • Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta
  • Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
  • Fruity Pebbles Rice Crispy Treats
  • Best Homemade Waffle Recipe

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

We are Ryan and Shanna, the creators of The Cooking Duo.

As food bloggers, photographers, and recipe developers, we are passionate about sharing simple, delicious recipes that make it easy to provide real food for your family. As parents ourselves, we know firsthand how challenging it can be to prepare a wholesome meal after a busy day. That's why we are committed to offering accessible, seasonal, and mostly healthy ingredients in our family's favorite recipes. We're excited to share our culinary journey with you!

Popular Recipes Right Now!

The best banana bread recipe sliced and stacked on top of each other.

Best Ever Banana Bread Recipe

Overhead look at sheet pan breadsicks on parchment paper

Quick & Easy Sheet Pan Breadsticks

The best homemade waffle recipe with syrup being poured on it.

Best Homemade Waffle Recipe

Baked French bread pizza on wood cutting board.

Best French Bread Pizza

Strawberry pretzel salad on a white plate with whipped cream

Best Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Raspberry lemonade cookies stacked on top of each other.

Raspberry Lemonade Cookies

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us

Newsletter

  • Sign Up! for emails and updates

Let's Connect

  • Pinterest
  • Facebook

Contact

  • Contact

The Cooking Duo is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com

Copyright © 2022 The Cooking Duo