The Very Very Best Banana Bread You Will Ever Bake

Name: The Very Very Best Banana Bread You Will Ever Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs, beaten; ⅓ cup sour cream; ½ cup vegetable oil; 1 cup mashed banana; 1 cup white sugar; 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 12-¾ cup either chopped nuts, frozen berries or 12-¾ cup milk chocolate chips

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2
Spray one 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
3
Blend together the eggs, sour cream, oil, bananas and vanilla.
4
Sift together sugar, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
5
Add banana mixture and stir in special ingredient of your choice.
6
Mix well.
7
Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
8
To make a low carb or low fat version of this bread (which I have done and the results are wonderful) substitute the following:3/4 cup of flour with 3/4 cup almond meal.
9
1 cup sugar with 1 cup Splenda.
10
1/2 cup vegetable oil with 1/2 cup applesauce.

2465

kcal

Calories

132

Fat

288

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 2 eggs, beaten, ⅓ cup sour cream, ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 cup mashed banana, and more.

Yes, The Very Very Best Banana Bread You Will Ever Bake 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!