Six Banana Bread Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
16 slices
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Calories
236 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
North American
Six Banana Bread Recipe
Description
The Six Banana Bread Recipe creates a moist and tender loaf using six medium mashed bananas mixed with other wet ingredients including eggs, sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla. The starch structure is provided by all-purpose flour combined with baking soda and a pinch of salt to balance flavor. Brown and granulated sugars contribute sweetness and a subtle molasses note.
The batter is folded gently after mixing to incorporate chocolate chips without overworking the flour. The optional banana slice pressed on top provides a visual accent and slight caramelization. Baking at 350°F for around 60 to 75 minutes allows the inner crumb to fully cook without over-browning the crust, with a foil tent applied if needed.
The bread slices well when cooled and makes a good breakfast or snack option. Its moist texture and chocolate chips appeal to banana bread lovers who prefer a richer loaf. Including sour cream helps retain moisture and adds slight tanginess balancing the sweet bananas.
Measuring the bananas accurately ensures consistent batter moisture; adjust sour cream accordingly if banana quantity varies. An instant-read thermometer reading 205°F confirms doneness. Checking the bread starting at 60 minutes helps avoid underbaking or dryness.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 medium banana 2 cups
- 2 large egg
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- banana optional, 1 extra, for decorating the top
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 5"x9" loaf pan. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas then whisk in the eggs, sour cream, both the sugars, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until they are just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Do not over-mix the batter.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth out the top. Optional: split a banana vertically down the middle then press it into the top of the batter, cut side facing up.
- Bake for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Check the bread after 45 minutes and if it is golden brown on top, tent it loosely with a piece of foil to prevent it from browning too much. Let it cool for 10 minutes in the loaf pan then remove it and cool it completely on a wire rack before slicing it.
Notes
- This banana bread takes longer to bake than many recipes; check doneness starting at 60 minutes but expect up to 75 minutes.
- Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the top third of the loaf; 205°F indicates it's fully baked.
- If mashed bananas measure less than 2 cups, add extra sour cream to compensate moisture; if more, reduce sour cream accordingly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 slice | |
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 252mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 174IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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