This easy Banana Loaf is one of my absolute favorite recipes! Ripe bananas, along with staple ingredients found in your cupboard like flour and sugar, are combined with a “special” ingredient to make one of the most moist and delicious banana loaves you have tried!

Banana bread or loaf recipes can be changed up to suit your family’s tastes and preferences! Strawberry Banana Bread is a perfect example of how versatile a banana loaf or bread recipe can be.

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Banana Loaf

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This recipe is so easy to make even your kids can get in on the action! My son just made it the other day adding some of his own flair! Chocolate chips and cinnamon were his additions and it turned out so delicious! So don’t be shy to mix things up and add a unique twist to your next loaf!

What Is The “Special” Ingredient?

This recipe is made with sour cream! It really helps to create a moist and delicious loaf!

Let’s Make Banana Loaf!

This recipe is so super easy to make!

• I begin by mashing the bananas using an electric mixer to avoid any banana chunks.
• Then add the eggs, melted butter and sour cream until blended.
• Stop the mixer and add the remaining ingredients. Mix on low till just combined.
• Pour into prepared 9×5″ loaf pan and bake.
• Cool completely.

Is There A Difference Between Banana Loaf and Banana Bread?

Where I grew up, we used the terms banana loaf or banana bread interchangeably, so I do not believe there is a difference.

What Can You Add To Banana Loaf?

Use your imagination and a little creativity to your next banana loaf! You can add things like:

• chocolate chips
• nuts like walnuts or pecans
• dried fruit like raisins or cranberries
• other spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon or even pumpkin pie spice

Tips for A Moist Banana Loaf

• Use very ripe bananas! I love to stash ripe bananas in my freezer and use them up in my banana loaf!
• Add sour cream! Or if you have greek yogurt, that will also do the trick in a pinch.
• Do not over bake your loaf. Set your timer for the allotted time, or even 5 minutes sooner, then check frequently after that. It will be perfectly done once a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Use room temperature ingredients.
• Cover tightly with plastic wrap once cooled. I also like to seal it in a zippered bag.

I hope you have fun making this Banana Loaf recipe! It really is so simple to make for a snack, breakfast or even to give as a gift! Enjoy!

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