Heavenly Vanilla-Infused Banana Bread

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Heavenly Vanilla-Infused Banana Bread is a vegetarian American classic that’s moist, sweet, and bursting with flavor. This recipe features ripe bananas and a hint of vanilla, creating a tender crumb that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With optional walnuts or chocolate chips, you can customize each slice to your liking.

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Overview

This Ultimate Moist Banana Bread is a delightful twist on Grandma's classic recipe, enhanced with a hint of vanilla and a perfectly balanced sweetness. The addition of sour milk ensures a tender crumb, while the option to include walnuts or chocolate chips adds a delightful crunch or richness. This banana bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a comforting dessert.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 15

Cooking Time: 70 minutes

Ingredients

• 1.5 Cups white sugar
• 0.5 Cup butter, softened
• 3 Whole bananas, mashed
• 2 Large eggs
• 2 Cups all-purpose flour
• 0.33 Cup sour milk
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Cup walnuts, to taste (Optional: only use if desired)
• 1 Cup chocolate chips, to taste (Optional: substitute for walnuts if desired)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add the mashed bananas and mix until well combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
4. If desired, fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
6. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy your homemade Heavenly Vanilla-Infused Banana Bread!