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    BeeyondCereal » Recipes » Banana Breads and Muffins

    Sour Cream Banana Bread

    Modified: Oct 18, 2023 Published: Apr 29, 2020 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. 1 Comment

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    4.34 from 18 votes

    You'll love this Sour Cream Banana Bread. It's so light and fluffy on the inside with a buttery flavor and thick sweetened crust around it. Absolutely perfect for snacking!

    Recipe: $2.50 | Per Serving: $0.25 | Servings: 10 slices

    sliced banana bread on a cutting board.

    This delightful banana bread recipe with sour cream is a moist, rich, and flavorful twist on traditional banana bread, making it a standout choice for your next baking adventure.

    Banana bread is a timeless classic, loved for its moist and tender crumb, sweet banana flavor, and comforting aroma that fills the kitchen while it bakes.

    The addition of sour cream not only contributes to the moistness of the banana bread but also takes this beloved treat to a whole new level of deliciousness. So if you're looking for a silky smooth and extra moist banana bread recipe that will have everyone begging for more, this is it!

    For more banana bread recipes, be sure to check out my Eggless Banana Bread, Chocolate Orange Banana Bread, and Stovetop Banana Bread.

    Jump to:
    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍌 Add-Ins
    • 🔪 Instructions for Sour Cream Banana Bread
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Banana Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. The secret is the sour cream. The sour cream makes the bread soft and light as it bakes, and together the ingredients give the banana bread that nice dark crust color. We usually add sour cream to cakes like Southern Banana Pudding Cake and Tres Leches Layered Cake to keep them moist, and in this bread- it works exactly the same.
    2. Butter or oil. You can use vegetable oil or melted butter in this recipe and it turns out great either way!
    3. It's a one bowl recipe. I am a huge fan of one bowl banana bread recipes. They're so easy to make and take up fewer dishes too! This one isn't much different, but the results are astounding.

    🥘 Ingredients

    labeled ingredients needed to make sour cream banana bread.

    Ingredient Notes:

    Granulated sugar- Adding in granulated sugar will make the bread sweeter and more tender.

    Ripe bananas- Use ripe bananas to make this dish more moist and flavorful. You'll want to use yellow bananas with brown spots or bananas that are already blackened, as they're the best for baking!

    If you have more bananas to use check out our Peanut Butter Banana Mug Cake and Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread.

    Sour cream- Adding in sour cream will give us a richer taste and a velvety smooth texture.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🍌 Add-Ins

    You can add in:

    • chopped nuts
    • fresh berries (like in this Banana Bread With Strawberries)
    • chocolate or butterscotch chips
    • or even a tablespoon of maple syrup
    • You can even mix and match to create something like this Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

    Any of those can help to give a fresh change to this recipe and make it more unique.

    🔪 Instructions for Sour Cream Banana Bread

    Step 1: Grease a 9x5 bread loaf pan and then lightly dust it with flour.

    Peel bananas, place in bowl, mash.

    Step 2: Add your peeled ripe bananas to a large mixing bowl (Image 1).

    Step 3: Mash with a fork until no large lumps remain (Image 2).

    Add oil and sugar. Whisk to incorporate. Add eggs, sour cream, vanilla. Mix well to combine.

    Step 4: Add in the butter/oil and sugar (Image 3).

    Step 5: Whisk until incorporated (Image 4).

    Step 6: Add in the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla (Image 5).

    Step 7: Mix well to combine (Image 6).

    Add cinnamon, flour, baking soda, salt. Mix until just combined. Pour batter into loaf pan. Bake.

    Step 8: Add in the cinnamon, flour, baking soda, and salt (Image 7).

    Step 9: Mix until just combined (Image 8). It's okay if it's a little lumpy.

    Step 10: Pour the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan (Image 9).

    Step 11: Bake for 50-60 minutes at 350 degrees F or until a toothpick comes out clean (Image 10).

    Step 12: Let it cool for about 5 minutes before removing it from the pan to finish cooling on a wire rack.

    a sliced loaf of sour cream banana bread on a wooden cutting board.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    • Kitchen Confidence Boost- This banana bread with sour cream recipe is perfect for budding chefs looking to enhance their kitchen skills. It's straightforward and easy to follow, ensuring a satisfying baking experience.
    • Prevent Sticking- To ensure your banana bread slides effortlessly out of the loaf pan, lightly flour the greased pan. This simple step guarantees a perfectly released loaf every time, preventing any disappointing sticking mishaps.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    Homemade banana bread recipes can last up to 5 days if you keep them properly stored in an airtight container at room temperature. That said, my loaf lasted me a few hours, and that was WITH me practicing restraint, so good luck getting it to last long haha!

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    Can I freeze banana bread made with sour cream?

    Yes, you can! After the loaf has completely cooled down, wrap it well and place it in a freezer-friendly container. Store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. To eat, simply let it thaw and then dig in!

    Can I omit the sour cream?

    Absolutely, just switch it out for plain Greek yogurt or leave it out completely. Note if you leave it out entirely, the end result won't be as silky smooth and rich.

    How do I know if my bananas are ripe enough to use?

    If your yellow bananas have black or brown spots, you're good! I like to wait until my bananas are mostly black because that's when they're the sweetest and softest. A softer banana means less work with the mashing.

    Two banana bread slices on plate, more on wooden board.

    ❤️ More Delicious Banana Recipes

    • sliced chocolate orange banana bread on a wire rack.
      Chocolate Orange Banana Bread
    • sliced oreo banana bread.
      Oreo Banana Bread
    • baked banana bread with a banana in it.
      Vegan Banana Bread with Applesauce
    • sliced banana cornbread on a cutting board.
      Jiffy Banana Cornbread

    If you tried this Sour Cream Banana Bread, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    sliced banana bread on a wooden cutting board.
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    4.34 from 18 votes

    Sour Cream Banana Bread

    A deliciously moist and tender banana bread loaf that looks as good as it tastes. The best part- it's easy to make too!
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Servings: 10 slices
    Calories: 213kcal
    Cost Recipe $2.50 / Serving $0.25
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    Equipment

    • Large Mixing Bowl
    • Whisk (or a fork works too)
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Bread loaf pan
    • Wire Cooling Rack

    Ingredients

    • 1½ cup mashed bananas (about 2-3 ripe) ($0.75)
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar ($0.27)
    • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter ($0.35)
    • 2 large eggs ($0.30)
    • ½ cup sour cream ($0.50)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.03)
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ($0.08)
    • 1 ½ cup all purpose flour ($0.20)
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda ($0.01)
    • ½ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350 F degrees. Grease a 9x5 loaf pan and lightly dust it with flour.
    • In a large mixing bowl, mash your bananas and combine with your sugar and oil.
    • Add in the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix well.
    • Add in the cinnamon, flour, baking soda and salt, mixing until they're just combined.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Let cool for about 5 minutes before removing from the pan to finish cooling on a wire rack.

    Notes

    Grease and lightly flour the bread loaf pan to prevent sticking.
    You can substitute plain unflavored Greek yogurt for sour cream.
    Use ripe bananas with black or brown spots for the sweetest and softest results.
    Experiment with add-ins like chopped nuts, fresh berries, chocolate or butterscotch chips, or a tablespoon of maple syrup for a unique twist.
    Homemade banana bread can last up to 5 days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
    To freeze, wrap the cooled loaf well and place it in a freezer-friendly container for up to 3 months. Thaw before consuming.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 2slices | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.7g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 13.9g | Saturated Fat: 2.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.8g | Cholesterol: 41.2mg | Sodium: 22.7mg | Potassium: 127.1mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 18.1g | Vitamin A: 30.5IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 25.8mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
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    1. nichole says

      February 01, 2024 at 2:45 am

      4 stars
      Tonight I made Banana Bread following this recipe. I actually have a few Banana Bread recipes that I alternate from time to time. This will be added to those & I will be happy to follow it again. This banana bread seems to be a little more dense than others but still extremely moist. I found using only 3 bananas and 3/4 cup of sugar it isn't as sweet as some recipes. That can vary based on how ripe your bananas are as well. overall this is a simple yet delicious banana bread. Worth baking in my opinion. My family thinks so too.

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