Banana Bread Loaf (Starbucks Copycat)
Moist and tender banana bread loaf made with ripe bananas, sour cream, and crunchy nuts, just like the famous Starbucks bakery favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (8 servings)
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 medium bananas, very ripe
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup raw pecans, roughly chopped
¾ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Peel and mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl, leaving them slightly lumpy.
In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter and sugar until well combined.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.
Stir in the sour cream, milk, mashed bananas, baking soda, and salt.
Add the flour and cinnamon and mix just until smooth.
Fold in most of the walnuts and pecans, reserving some for topping.
Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and sprinkle the remaining nuts on top.
Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil or parchment paper during the last 10–15 minutes.
Notes
The riper the bananas, the better the flavor and sweetness.
Sour cream keeps the banana bread extra moist—Greek yogurt works as a substitute.
Allow the loaf to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing for best texture.
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