How to make Banana Bread😝

Ingredients

• 1 cup Bananas, ripe (mashed with a fork; very ripe, brown/black skins)
• 1 stick Salted Butter (melted in microwave; 1/2 cup)
• 3/4 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
• 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil (neutral oil for moisture)
• 2 Eggs, large (room temperature)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (optional, measured loosely)
• 1/2 cup Sour Cream (can substitute Greek yogurt)
• 1 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon (just a pinch)
• 1/2 tsp Salt (adjust if using salted butter)
• 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips (optional)
• 2 oz Chocolate Bar, chopped (optional, melted into batter)
• as needed Non‑Stick Cooking Spray (for loaf pan)

Instructions

1. Mash the bananas

   Place 1 cup ripe bananas in a bowl and mash with a fork until smooth, resembling baby food.

   Time: PT5M

2. Melt the butter

   Put 1 stick salted butter in a microwave‑safe bowl and microwave 30‑45 seconds until fully melted.

   Time: PT2M

3. Combine butter and brown sugar

   Add 3/4 cup packed brown sugar to the melted butter and whisk until smooth.

   Time: PT2M

4. Add oil

   Stir in 1/4 cup neutral vegetable oil to the butter‑sugar mixture.

   Time: PT1M

5. Incorporate eggs and vanilla

   Beat in 2 room‑temperature eggs, then add 1 tsp vanilla extract and mix briefly.

   Time: PT2M

6. Add bananas and sour cream

   Fold the mashed bananas and 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt) into the wet mixture.

   Time: PT2M

7. Mix dry ingredients

   In a separate bowl sift together 1 ¾ cup flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add to the wet mixture and stir just until combined.

   Time: PT3M

8. Add optional chocolate

   If using, fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 2 oz chopped chocolate bar.

   Time: PT1M

9. Prepare the loaf pan

   Generously spray a 9×5‑inch loaf pan with non‑stick cooking spray.

   Time: PT1M

10. Transfer batter to pan

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

    Time: PT1M

11. Bake the banana bread

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

    Time: PT45M

    Temperature: 350°F

12. Cool and serve

    Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

220

Protein

3g

Carbohydrates

35g

Fat

8g

Fiber

2g