Joanna Gaines Banana Bread Recipe
This Joanna Gaines Banana Bread Recipe is soft, moist and full of rich banana flavor. It is perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup butter melted
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sour cream or yogurt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Set oven to 175°C. Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mash the bananas
- Use a fork to mash bananas in a bowl until smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
Mix wet ingredients
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla to bananas. Mix well until smooth and combined.
Prepare dry ingredients
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon evenly.
Combine mixtures
- Add dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
Add sour cream
- Stir in sour cream or yogurt. This makes the bread extra soft and moist.
Add extras
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using. Mix lightly.
Pour into pan
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Spread evenly with a spatula.
Bake the bread
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool and serve
- Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for best flavor
- Add walnuts or pecans for crunch
- Use brown sugar for deeper taste
- Add chocolate chips for sweetness
- Do not overbake to keep it moist
- Use whole wheat flour for healthier option
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth