Extra-Moist Banana Bread with Instant Pudding & Sour Cream

Extra-Moist Banana Bread with Instant Pudding & Sour Cream

10 servings
This banana quick bread recipe is made extra special with the help of Banana Creme Pudding! This easy banana bread recipe is the perfect after-school snack, mid-morning treat or dessert! The pudding banana bread recipe is made, baked and in your mouth within an hour an a half! That is if you cut a piece off as the loaf cools! :)

Ingredients

  • ripe bananas
    12 oz
  • unsalted butter

    melted

    4 oz
  • granulated sugar
    200 g
  • eggs

    at room temperature

    2 large
  • pure vanilla extract
    2 tsp
  • sour cream or full-fat greek yogurt
    4 oz
  • box instant pudding mix

    banana or vanilla

    1 oz
  • all-purpose flour
    250 g
  • baking soda
    1 tsp
  • salt
    ½ tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350F/180C and grease a 9X5 baking pan with non stick cooking spray.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl add the bananas and use a fork to mash. Add in the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Mix until fully combined. Gently fold in the pudding mix, flour, baking soda, and salt, mix until just combined. Do not over mix.

  3. 3

    Pour into prepared pan, sprinkle on a tablespoon or two of light brown sugar and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a knife stuck in the center comes out with no wet batter. For most quick breads, including banana bread, the internal temperature should reach 200°F/93C to 205°F/96°C when it is done cooking. Let the bread cool on a wire rack then invert to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Extra-Moist Banana Bread with Instant Pudding & Sour Cream

Extra-Moist Banana Bread with Instant Pudding & Sour Cream

70 min10 servings

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About this Recipe

Searching for that perfectly moist, utterly delicious banana bread that comes together quickly and easily? This Extra-Moist Banana Bread with Instant Pudding & Sour Cream recipe delivers on all fronts, making it an ideal treat for any time of day, ready in about an hour and a half!

What sets this recipe apart from the rest is the brilliant, yet simple, addition of instant pudding mix and sour cream. These two ingredients are your secret weapons, ensuring every single slice is unbelievably tender, rich, and flavorful. Say goodbye to dry, crumbly banana bread – this method guarantees a consistently moist crumb that far surpasses typical versions.

Prepare yourself for a truly decadent quick bread experience. You'll bite into a tender crumb that practically melts in your mouth, bursting with the sweet, comforting essence of ripe bananas. This isn't just a banana bread; it's an elevated version, where the pudding imparts a subtle creaminess and the sour cream adds a delicate tang, creating a beautifully balanced flavor profile. It's a straightforward recipe that yields impressively delicious results, making you feel like a seasoned baker with minimal effort.

While the recipe calls for banana instant pudding to amplify that fruity goodness, you can easily swap it for vanilla instant pudding for a slightly more classic, custardy note. If sour cream isn't on hand, full-fat Greek yogurt works beautifully to maintain that incredible moisture and tender crumb. For added texture and indulgence, consider folding in chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or pecans before baking.

This extra-moist banana bread is the quintessential after-school snack, a comforting mid-morning treat, or a delightful dessert. Enjoy it simply sliced with your favorite hot beverage, or for an extra special touch, serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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