Rich Banana Bread

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• A pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), optional

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher.
3. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and add it to the mashed bananas. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Add the baking soda and a pinch of salt to the banana mixture and mix well.
5. In a separate bowl, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined.
6. Add the sugar and egg mixture to the banana mixture and stir until smooth.
7. Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
8. Fold in the sour cream or Greek yogurt until the batter is smooth.
9. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts.
10. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
12. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your rich banana bread! You can also customize it by adding chocolate chips, dried fruit, or other mix-ins of your choice.

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