This moist, slightly tangy yummy Sour Cream Banana Bread is super delicious on its own or try slathering it with some butter while the bread is still warm.
This banana bread recipe can't be beat for summer banana bread for snacking, picnics and ripe bananas! Check out 25 Delicious Recipes for Ripe Bananas for more ideas!
Super moist and deeelicious Sour Cream Banana Bread is the answer! Just taste a sweet slice of this heavenly satisfaction and you'll agree.
Seriously, who turns it down? No one! I say this because, everyone loves Banana Bread. Umm....I don't think I've ever turned it down. 🙂 Don't judge...I know, there's not much I turn down when it comes to dessert. So maybe for me, that's not a great question to ask. I assume everyone that has a sweet tooth, is like me and can't resist the temptation.
And if you make a loaf for yourself, you should double it. It's the perfect gift to cheer up a friend or greet a new neighbor and also awesome to send in a care package to anyone in the world.
It's delicious and yummy to snack on ALL freaking DAY LONG! All by yourself...or you can share?
It's perfect for picnics, fruit plates, entertaining, tea time, bake sales...you name it! It's the best snacking, next to chocolate chip cookies. Chocolate chip cookies are pretty much unbeatable for smiles too!
This particular banana bread recipe was made with sour cream, which gives it so much moisture and a subtle tanginess that you'll love.
I had bought some sour cream for some baked potatoes for a steak dinner one night and it wasn't used. Great! So now I could use it in this yummy banana bread. I normally use butter, buttermilk, Greek yogurt or olive oil or combinations of these in my breads. However, this time, I used sour cream (and butter) -- or as we like to call it, THE "secret ingredient"!!
Ingredients You Need For Banana Bread Recipe with Sour Cream
- butter, softened
- sugar
- eggs
- flour
- baking soda
- salt
- mashed bananas
- sour cream
- vanilla
How to Make Sour Cream Banana Bread
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease and flour one 9-inch loaf pan
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- In a large bowl, cream the butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and mix well.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then add into the butter mixture and combine together.
- Add the sour cream, mashed bananas, and vanilla and stir well to incorporate, but don't overmix.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes and then turn the loaf out onto a rack.
Substitutions
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole wheat and ¾ cup all purpose flour
1 cup Sugar
- ½ cup sugar and ½ cup brown sugar
½ cup Sour Cream
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
Dairy Free Butter
- ¼ cup coconut oil and ¼ cup Earth’s Balance butter
Extras OR Add-Ins
- Add a teaspoon or two of cinnamon for some extra flavor
- Chocolate Chips
- Walnuts
What I love about banana bread, is that most banana breads like this are so versatile! You could use those other options above, if you don't have sour cream.
Also, if you're a banana walnut person, throw in some chopped walnuts
Need some chocolate? Throw in some chocolate chips
Sometimes, it's just good to just have it the good old-fashioned way, just Sour Cream Banana Bread without all the extras. Banana bread, always reminds me of mom. She made it all the time for us, especially during the summer. So it's definitely been a family favorite of ours over the years. Hope you enjoy it!
Want Some More Summer Banana Bread Options?
- Mimi’s Honey Vanilla Banana Bread
- Perfect Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Bread
- Perfect Banana Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Starbuck's CopyCat Lemon Loaf
- Easy Double Chocolate Banana Bread
- Banana Strawberry Walnut Bread
- Chocolate Swirl Peanut Butter Lovers Banana Bread
- Tropical Bliss Pineapple Coconut Banana Bread {Gluten Free}
SOUR CREAM BANANA BREAD
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter ½ cup, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 cup mashed bananas about 3
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease and flour one 9-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and mix well.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then add into the butter mixture and combine together.
- Add the sour cream, bananas, and vanilla and stir well to incorporate, but don't overmix.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes and then turn the loaf out onto a rack.
Notes
Substitutions:
1 ½ cups all purpose flour:- ¾ cup whole wheat and ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar and ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup coconut oil and ¼ cup Earth’s Balance butter
- Add a teaspoon or two of cinnamon for some extra flavor
- Chocolate Chips
- Walnuts
Recipe from The Reluctant Entertainer
Alexys lanza says
This is seriously the best banana bread I have ever had. I discovered sour cream in banana bread about a year ago and tried other recipes but this is the best one I have made.
Robin says
Soooo good! I made muffins w this recipe and they were incredible. Had to toss in some chocolate chips and a few grates of zucchini but wow, the sour cream made these muffins the most moist (say that fast 5 times) ive ever had! Thank you!!
Arely says
I love this recipe! I started making it late early last year, 2019. The sour cream is truly the secret ingredient. Before finding this recipe I used other recipes and this one is by far the best, moist bread.y family eats within a day. I also always share it with friends.
Question, could I bake this recipe into muffins? I have the large six muffin pan.
Kim Lange says
Aww...I'm so happy you did Justine! Sounds fabulous with the white chocolate chips, I must say! I'm so happy about your son requesting it, that makes my day along with adding this recipe into your treasured recipe book! So sweet! xo
Justine says
Hi,
I've been using this recipe for ages and thought I should finally leave a comment! It's the only thing I make that my son actually requests (he's three and the pickiest child I know). I sub the sour cream for greek yogurt and sometimes add white chocolate for a decadent treat.
This recipe has a special place in our family's book of treasured recipes. Highly recommend. Thanks for posting!
Kim Lange says
Great to hear Heather! You are so sweet! xo
Heather says
In the oven now. I'm thinking it's possibly the best banana bread in existence. I served it to some unplanned company and was so thankful I had it. They devoured it! Well, we helped!!
Kim Lange says
Agree! Thank you so much Susan!! xo
Susan P says
I've made exact recipe for 35 years. It was in a cookbook of a compilation of recipes of residents in a new town I moved to. It really is the best banana bread. Mine never bakes less than 60 min. Sometimes as many as 65.
Kim Lange says
Sofia, I hope so too! Some ovens vary so as long as you cooked it all the way through it should be amazing! xo
Sofia says
Mine was in the oven for 50 min and it was still not cooked throughout. Had to put it back in. I would leave in for full 60 min if not a little more. I hope it tastes good
Jojo says
This recipe is a family favorite. I had a handful of strawberries so I threw it in the blender with the bananas. It's almost done. I'm sure it will be delicious. It sure smells amazing!!
Kim Lange says
I'm glad you enjoyed it Christine and thank you for your comment! xo
Christine says
The taste of this bread is really good though it is on the cake-y side ! I like my quick breads a bit more dense. Still a good recipe
Kim Lange says
Awesome Trinity! I hope you enjoy! xo
Trinity says
Mine just went in the oven!!!!! I can't wait!!!!!!
Kim Lange says
I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it with yogurt. Thank you so much Lisa! xo
lisa H says
Loved this. I didn't have sour cream so I used vanilla yogurt! Delicious!!
Kim Lange says
Thank you so much Wendy. I would say anywhere from 15-18 minutes and check them. Sounds like a great idea!
Wendy says
This recipe is definitely a keeper! My kids love banana bread so I have made many different recipes. This is the one they like the best!! This time I doubled the recipe and decided to make muffins. Has anyone done that? If so, how long did you have to bake them?
Kim Lange says
I hope it was good Stacey! 🙂 Thanks so much!
Stacey v says
Just put it in the oven ... we'll c how it turns out. I added the cinnamon. It smells heavenly....yum yum
Kim Lange says
Sweet! Hopefully yummy! 🙂
Jeff says
After I put it in the oven, I cleaned the
dishes and countertop. When I went to clean the one behind me, I found the two unpeeled bananas! I quickly sliced them and pressed them ino the top of the 1/3 baked loaf. We will see what I get!
Kim Lange says
So happy to hear that Maya! Thank you so much for your kind comments. That means a lot! 🙂
Maya says
I made this recipe yesterday for my family and it’s definitely 5/5 stars. It’s super moist and now my favorite recipe for banana bread! I’ll be writing this recipe down.
Kim Lange says
You are very welcome! I hope you enjoyed it Karla!!
KarlaM202 says
Just popped these into the oven! I doubled the recipe, did the 1\2 white & 1\2 brown sugar, and added the cinnamon. I divided batter into 3 8x4 pans.. can't wait to see how these turn out ?. Love the simplicity of this recipe! Thanks for sharing with us
Kim Lange says
That's so great to hear! woohoo! Thank you so much Jess! 🙂
Jess says
After making this banana bread I can’t make any others as they just seem too dry .my husband loves it
ChocolaTess says
I love it too Maria! It's just so cozy and yummy and definitely a keeper! Thank you so much!
Maria | kitchenathoskins says
I'm a huge fan of sour cream in baked goods!!! It contributes to an amazingly softness that I truly admire. One can't have enough banana bread recipes and this for sure a keeper!!! (love the sliced bananas on top, looks beautiful)
ChocolaTess says
Thank you so much Annie! 🙂 Banana bread is the good stuff!
[email protected] says
This is one good looking banana bread! I have loved it for as long as I can remember and your recipe looks divine!
ChocolaTess says
Awww...you're welcome Leanne! You're inspiring me with your smoothies! 🙂
leanne | Crumb top baking says
Looks delicious Kim! It's been so long since I made a banana bread. Lately I've been using all my over-ripe bananas for smoothies. Definitely need to make. a bread soon! Thanks for the inspiration!
ChocolaTess says
I'll send you mine so you can return the favor! I know you can make a mean banana bread too! 🙂 Thanks Kelly!!
ChocolaTess says
IKR? Team Banana Bread! 🙂
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
I bet the sour cream in this is perfect! I love banana bread. So classic and I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love it! I’ll send you my address so you can send me a care package 😉
heather (delicious not gorgeous) says
oooh yes all the sour cream in my banana bread please! i've never turned down a slice (or loaf!) either (;