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5 from 4 votes

One Bowl Banana Bread

The best way to use up those overly ripe bananas, this One Bowl Banana Bread is soft, moist, and completely delicious!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana bread, banana bread recipe, breakfast, kid-friendly, one bowl banana bread, snack
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

  • 4 medium 7" to 7-7/8" long bananas, very ripe
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 stick butter unsalted or salted, (melted)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Salt to taste
  • 3/4 cup sugar Use 1 cup for a sweeter bread
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Optional: ½-1 cup walnuts chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and butter an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth. Stir the melted butter, and sour cream or Greek yogurt into the mashed bananas until smooth.
    4 medium, 1 stick butter, 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Mix in the baking soda and salt until just combined. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Gently mix in the flour just until smooth. Option, fold in some walnuts.
    1/2 teaspoon baking soda, Salt to taste, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, Optional: ½-1 cup walnuts
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted into the center and comes out clean.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg