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Banana Sour Cream Walnut Bread:

Banana Sour Cream Walnut Bread: A Moist & Flavorful Twist

Enjoy a delightful Banana Sour Cream Walnut Bread with natural sweetness and crunchy walnuts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3-4 medium ripe bananas use overripe for best sweetness
  • 1 cup sour cream adds moisture
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with whole wheat
  • 1 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts can substitute with pecans
  • 2 large eggs
For the Topping (optional)
  • as desired butter for spreading
  • as desired cream cheese for a tangy twist

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel and mash 3-4 ripe bananas until smooth, leaving a few small lumps.
  3. Mix 1 cup of sour cream, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 2 eggs into the mashed bananas until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently until just combined.
  6. Stir in 1 cup of chopped walnuts into the batter.
  7. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and optionally line it with parchment paper.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes.
  9. Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, use overripe bananas and avoid overmixing the batter.

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