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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIngredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Ripe bananas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- All-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Baking soda<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Walnuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Brown sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sour cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
I like to sprinkle a little turbinado sugar, sometimes called sugar in the raw, on top before baking. This adds a nice crunch and a pretty texture, but it’s optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/banana-bread-recipe.jpg\")
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First, peel and mash the ripe bananas in a small bowl. Set aside until you need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda and salt. Then stir in the walnuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a medium size mixing bowl, stir together the wet ingredients: oil, brown sugar, eggs, sour cream and vanilla extract. Now stir the wet ingredients into the dry. Last, stir in the mashed bananas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spray a bread loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray, or you can grease with softened butter or line with parchment paper. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with turbinado sugar if using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bake in the oven at 350\u00b0F for 45-50 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out mostly clean (no completely raw batter clinging to it). Allow the bread to cool in the pan before removing. Once room temperature, you can slice and serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/how-to-make-banana-bread.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTips and Substitutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- For the oil in this recipe, I usually use canola oil or vegetable oil. But you could use other oils, like olive oil or melted coconut oil. If you use a more flavorful oil, keep in mind this will add to the flavor of your bread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You can substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You can use white sugar instead of brown sugar, but I prefer the flavor brown sugar adds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you are wanting to make this banana bread recipe but your bananas are not ripe yet, learn how to quickly ripen bananas<\/a> here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you want your banana bread to be Pinterest worthy, add a sliced banana to the top before baking. \ud83d\ude42 This is not necessary but really pretty if you have an extra banana.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Other additions you might like include: chocolate chips, other nuts like pecans or almonds, other spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you want to make banana muffins instead of bread, you can bake this batter in standard size muffin tins and reduce the bake time to 20-25 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Save any leftover bread by wrapping in plastic wrap or storing in an airtight container for at least 3 days and likely longer. You don’t have to refrigerate unless you prefer cold banana bread. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMore Homemade Bread Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Pumpkin Bread<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chocolate Chip Bread<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Zucchini Bread<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Focaccia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Poppy Seed Bread<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rainbow Bread<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- One Banana Banana Bread<\/a> – in case you only have one ripe banana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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I like to sprinkle a little turbinado sugar, sometimes called sugar in the raw, on top before baking. This adds a nice crunch and a pretty texture, but it’s optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, peel and mash the ripe bananas in a small bowl. Set aside until you need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a large mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda and salt. Then stir in the walnuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a medium size mixing bowl, stir together the wet ingredients: oil, brown sugar, eggs, sour cream and vanilla extract. Now stir the wet ingredients into the dry. Last, stir in the mashed bananas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spray a bread loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray, or you can grease with softened butter or line with parchment paper. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with turbinado sugar if using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bake in the oven at 350\u00b0F for 45-50 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out mostly clean (no completely raw batter clinging to it). Allow the bread to cool in the pan before removing. Once room temperature, you can slice and serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to make Banana Bread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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