BEST Ever Sour Cream Banana Bread Recipe (Video!)
This BEST ever Sour Cream Banana Bread recipe is delicious and moist. It’s truly the best ever recipe, so make a loaf and give it away!
Is there anything better than the smell of homemade bread baking in the oven? Sour Cream Banana Bread at its best? Okay, well maybe. You’ve got to try my Sour Cream Banana Cake Recipe with real banana frosting and toasted walnuts, too, made in the bundt pan. And friends, have you bought my new cookbook? Buy Big Boards for Families today! It’s “editor’s pick” on Amazon this month!
Sour Cream Banana Bread Recipe
For this recipe use sour creaam or Greek yogurt for the moistest texture! And what about the flavor? Not-too-sweet, banana-y, and the best banana coffee cake in the morning with you favorite cup of Jo!
What is the best banana bread recipe?
Use overripe bananas on the counter to bake this classic banana bread recipe, which gives the best “banana” flavor! That, and not over baking the bread, is the best banana bread.
You may also love my popular Zucchini Banana Cake with Maple Frosting–it’s amazing!
Banana Bread Recipe Ingredients
- Butter + sugar + eggs
- Flour + baking soda + salt
- Bananas
- Sour cream (you can substitute with Greek yogurt)
- Vanilla extract
- Walnuts (optional)
The kitchen is quiet as I pull from the oven several loaves of the BEST Sour Cream Banana Bread recipe!
Dinner dishes are done, everyone is scattered, the hum of the oven fan is buzzing in the background, the house smells so lovely.
Now, sitting quietly on my kitchen stool, I discover there are a few thoughts that come to mind when it comes to banana bread. Life has moved toward tender and lovely, as our family has changed and the kids have grown.
How do you make banana bread moist?
- We love to add sour cream.
- Do not overbake the banana bread.
- Use ripe bananans!
Do you have to put banana bread in fridge?
Nope, no need to refrigerate the Banana Bread, but it’s best if you you can keep it in an airtight container in a cool place. We also wrap the bread in plastic wrap, then a layer of foil, and we freeze the bread.
You never know when you’ll need it :)
Feeling the moment, open to what life hands me, feeling my feelings (even the painful ones), sensing the changes ahead in our life, doing new things, meeting new people, opening our lives to new people, sometimes moving on from past relationships—nothing seems to stay the same.
But there is one thing that hasn’t changed over the years.
Banana bread–oh, the comfort it brings–and my “banana bread list.”
BEST and beloved bread in our home over the years, I’d have to say, is banana bread. So much, that I’ve made a Banana Bread Giving List.
How to bake banana bread
I love to make this recipe in my favorite ceramic loaf pan. I slice it warm with this serrated knife and add a hunk of butter.
How to bake banana bread to perfection really depends on the size of your pan. You can bake this recipe in 1 loaf (which will take longer) or smaller loaves (which take less time).
Always check the bread in the middle with a toothpick to see if the loaf is done baking, before removing from the oven.
If the batter sticks to the toothpick, bake a little longer.
Sour Cream Banana Bread
Everyone loves it — perfect for a snack, to give away to a friend, neighbor, or teacher, to send in a care package, whip out of the freezer and serve for out-of-town guests at breakfast.
The banana bread list goes on and on.
Add in sour cream? It’s even moister, more flavorful, and delicious! You can even substitute the sour cream with Greek yogurt.
So moist and sweet, this yummy recipe goes hand in hand with memories of years past. Pulling the same loaves from the oven, little kids underfoot.
Activity and lots of chitter-chatter, chins up against the countertop just waiting for that first bite.
I am a huge fan of my stand mixers or hand mixer for these types of recipes!
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Sour Cream Banana Bread
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick butter) butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 cup mashed bananas, about 3
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Equipment
- 9-inch loaf pan (I like this ceramic one from Good Cook)
- Large bowl (These glass bowls are so handy for baking)
- Hand mixer (I like that this Cuisinart mixer has 5 speeds)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour one 9-inch loaf pan (or 3 small ones). Pan should be 3/4 full of batter.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and mix well.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; combine with the butter mixture.
- Add the sour cream, bananas, and vanilla; stir well.
- Pour into prepared pans and bake for 50-55 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes and then turn the loaf out onto a rack.
Notes
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Thank you!
This has got to be the best banana bread recipe I’ve ever made!!
Could I do a double recipe?
Yes, I do all the time. Sometimes triple :)
Can I freeze this?
Yes you can. Wrap it tightly and freeze!
This is my new go-to banana bread recipe. I didn’t have sour cream on hand so I used plain Greek yogurt.
This is by far the best banana bread I have ever had. I am not a fan of banana bread but my husband likes it. I had 3 ripe bananas so I thought I would try making bread for him. I can’t wait to share it with my neighbors at Christmas. Thank you for posting this recipe.I will be making it more often.
Loved it! My husband put a few slices in his lunchbox as a treat for himself. It turned out that he shared his banana bread with his coworkers. They enjoyed it immensely! I reside in Florida and we’re under another hurricane. While I still have power, I’m gonna use up my last few bananas and make one more loaf. I’ve never had banana bread with sour cream. The bread was so moist. Thank you for sharing this recipe and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys banana bread.
Delicious…..husband loves it!
Hands down my family’s favorite banana bread recipe!
I was thinking of trying to make it into muffin top/cookies. Have you ever tried?
I have not tried that yet!
Do I use plain or self rising flour?
plain all-purpose flour!
do you salted or unsalted butter?
It’s actually delish with either. If you use unsalted, then add a bit of salt if you prefer.
Can you use brown sugar instead of regular?
I haven’t tried it but I am pretty sure it will work!
My bread is not rising in middle
You will need to keep baking it until the middle is done! We haven’t had any problems (or all the comments here). Thanks!
Great recipe. The 3x I made it I swapped out the sour cream for Greek yogurt and swapped the walnuts for dark choc chips.
I do make it in my microwave convection oven so cook time drops closer to 35 mins.
This is always my go to banana bread recipe. Moist and delicious!
after trying this recipe I never looked back to other banana bread recipe!!! seriously the best recipe ever!!🤤🤤
Our family has tried many banana bread recipes and this one is absolutely our favorite! Perfectly moist and so so good! It never lasts more than a day because it gets eaten up!
The best banana bread I’ve ever made or eaten! Such an easy recipe. It freezes well to have on hand for unexpected guests too.
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Terry – you can always use the “jump to recipe” box at the very beginning of each post. Takes you right to the recipe!
I love this recipe. Omg, so moist. My family requests this all the time.
Excellent recipe- has been one of my all time favourite additions to the regular baking menu