SUPER Moist Banana Bread With Sour Cream

This isn’t just any banana bread—it’s the banana bread. The secret? Sour cream. It makes every slice incredibly moist, flavorful, and tender—without being too dense or heavy.

• Easy to customize with nuts, chocolate chips, or even cocoa
• Comes together in just 10 minutes
• Perfect way to use up overripe bananas
• Yields 2 loaves (plenty to share—or freeze!)
• Moist and delicious for up to a week

Key Ingredient & Why It Matters

A quick look at what makes this recipe shine:

• Sour Cream: Adds unbeatable moisture and richness—no dry bread here.

Sour cream might not be the first ingredient you think of when baking banana bread, but once you try it, you’ll never go back—and here’s why:

• Moisture without thinning the batter: Sour cream adds rich moisture to the batter without making it too wet or runny. Unlike milk or buttermilk, which are thinner and can loosen the structure of quick breads, sour cream is thick and creamy, helping create a moist but stable loaf.
• Fat = Flavor & Tender Crumb: Full-fat sour cream brings more fat to the recipe, and fat is key to a soft, tender crumb. It coats the flour particles, reducing gluten development (gluten = chewiness), which results in a softer texture.
• Acidic balance: Sour cream is slightly acidic, which reacts with the baking soda in the recipe. This reaction gives the bread a light lift and helps balance the sweetness of the bananas and sugar, enhancing the overall flavor.
• Longer shelf life: That extra richness and moisture also help the bread stay fresh longer. You’ll find this banana bread is still soft and delicious days after baking—no dry, crumbly slices here!

Tips for the Best Banana Bread

• Cool completely before slicing—warm bread tends to crumble.
• Don’t over-mash the bananas. Tiny chunks add flavor and texture.
• Chill overnight for even better flavor and clean slices (bonus: it’s incredible cold!).
• Use parchment paper for easy removal and zero sticking.

Try it with a cup of hot tea and a smear of Apricot Freezer Jam or serve it as part of a cozy brunch with a simple Fruit Salad.

How to Store It

• In the Freezer: Wrap well and freeze for up to 4 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
• On the Counter: Wrap tightly and store for up to 2 days.
• In the Fridge: Keeps for up to 1 week.

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Easy Best Moist Banana Bread In The World With Sour Cream

I can confidently say this is the easiest and best banana bread recipe in the world with sour cream! The Sour cream makes this banana bread stay delectably moist for days. It only takes about 10 minutes to mix together and lasts for up to a week. Yields 2 medium loaves.

4.61 from 23 votes

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Cuisine: Bread

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Additional Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 loaves

Calories: 290kcal

Author: Juliea Huffaker

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup of cinnamon sugar to dust buttered pans with.
• 1/3 Cup softened butter – Do not substitute butter gives excellent flavor.
• 1 & 1/4 cup brown sugar – Brown sugar makes softer moister breads, and adds a full flavor.
• 2 large eggs – Eggs are a necessity. They give banana bread structure and texture.
• 4 very ripe mashed bananas – Ripe banana peels should be half brown. Mash bananas with a fork or in mixer.
• 1 cup full fat sour cream – This makes bread super moist and delicious.
• 2 tsp vanilla extract – deepens flavor.
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder – pairs perfectly with banana and adds complimenting flavor!
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt!
• 1 & 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 & 1/4 Cups flour fresh ground or all purpose
• *Optional – 1 cup chopped pecans!
• *Optional – 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips!

Instructions

• This banana bread recipe is super easy and can be made without a mixer and in just 1 bowl!
• Adjust the oven rack to the middle of the oven
• Preheat your oven to 325 degrees
• Generously butter 2 – 7" loaf pans
• Dust buttered pans with cinnamon sugar
• In a large mixing bowl
• Blend softened butter and sugar together.
• Mash bananas and add to the mixing bowl
• Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla, and mix all ingredients in the bowl well.
• Then, add the rest of your dry ingredients: flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, then MIX till all dry ingredients are incorporated evenly.
• *Optional – Stir in chopped pecans or mini chocolate chips.
• Pour batter into buttered and dusted loaf pans.
• Bake at 325 for 1 hour and 10 minutes, OR till an inserted toothpick comes out clean from the center of the loaf.
• Remove from the oven, and let the bread cool completely before cutting.
• Cut loaf with a bread knife for best results…. Enjoy!

Notes

How To Store Banana Bread

Counter: Wrap any remaining banana bread in plastic wrap and store at room temp for up to two days.

Fridge: Store wrapped banana bread longer in the fridge for one week.

Freezer: To freeze banana bread, place well wrapped loaves in a gallon-sized ziplock bag, and seal out air. Freeze up to 4 months for best flavor. Let frozen banana bread thaw completely in fridge before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/12 a loaf | Calories: 290kcal

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Variations

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

To indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this irresistible chocolate chip banana bread recipe. Just add 1 cup of mini chocolate chips! The fusion of ripe bananas and rich dark brown sugar creates the perfect banana mixture, giving your loaf an unforgettable depth of flavor.

Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe Bliss

You can optionally add 1/2 cup of cocoa to this recipe, and 1/4 cup coconut oil. Chocolate banana bread is the only thing you’ll crave once you’ve tried this recipe. The combination of chocolate chips and banana is pure bliss in every bite.

A Nutty Addition

To add a little bit of crunch, consider stirring in chopped walnuts. These nuts take your banana nut bread to the next level.

Cream Cheese Frosting Option

If you’re feeling indulgent, consider spreading cream cheese frosting on individual slices. It’s like turning your banana bread into a dessert worthy of a special occasion.

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