Best Banana Bread Ever Recipe

Name: Best Banana Bread Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ⅓ cups walnuts; 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs, at room temperature for 30 minutes; 2 ⅓ cups sugar; 1 cup vegetable oil; 3 cups mashed overripe bananas (6 large ones); ¼ cup sour cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla

Servings: persons

1 ⅓ cups walnuts
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, at room temperature for 30 minutes
2 ⅓ cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 cups mashed overripe bananas (6 large ones)
¼ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in the middle position.
2
Spread walnuts on a baking sheet and bake until they are fragrant and lightly browned (about 10 to 15 minutes), checking often and stirring.
3
Set nuts on a plate to cool & set aside.
4
Meanwhile, spray 2 (9 by 5 by 3 inch) metal loaf pans with pan spray (or butter).
5
Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a bowl.
6
Beat together eggs and sugar in bowl of electric mixer at medium-high speed until very thick and pale and mixture forms a ribbon when beater is lifted, about 10 minutes.
7
Reduce speed to low and add oil in slow stream, mixing, then mix in bananas, sour cream, and vanilla.
8
Remove bowl from mixer and fold in flour mixture and walnuts gently but thoroughly.
9
Divide batter between loaf pans, spreading evenly, and bake until golden-brown and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into center, 1-1 1/4 hours.
10
Cool loaves in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto rack.
11
Turn loaves right side up and cool completely.
12
Enjoy!

1933

kcal

Calories

Fat

240

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ⅓ cups walnuts, 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Best Banana Bread Ever falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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