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Fluffy Buttermilk Banana Bread

Fluffy Buttermilk Banana Bread for Your Best Breakfast Treat

This Fluffy Buttermilk Banana Bread makes the perfect breakfast treat, turning overripe bananas into a moist and delicious loaf.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium Overripe Bananas Very ripe for best flavor
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with yogurt and milk
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted for light texture
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can switch to brown sugar for richer taste
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened; can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 2 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Fresh for best results
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Fresh for best results
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Pecans or Walnuts For a crunchy texture
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips For a sweet twist
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adds warm spice flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Loaf pans
  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans with butter.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  5. Mash ripe bananas and stir into the egg mixture until well combined.
  6. Gradually add dry mixture alternately with buttermilk to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  7. Divide batter evenly between the loaf pans, smooth the tops.
  8. Bake for approximately 1 hour or until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
  9. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely before storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store wrapped in foil or plastic wrap for up to 4 days at room temperature; refrigerate for up to a week.

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