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Moist and tender mini banana bread loaves based on a sour cream banana bread base, perfect for quick snacks, gifting, and customizable with various mix-ins.

Ingredients

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  • Cooking spray, for greasing the pans
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed well (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/3 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups mix-ins of choice (such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or blueberries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease eight 4×2-inch mini loaf pans with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, white sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, sour cream (or yogurt), eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined; do not overmix.
  5. If using delicate fruit or sticky mix-ins, toss them with 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold in up to 1 1/2 cups of your chosen mix-ins.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini loaf pans, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, starting to check at 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool completely in the pans before removing and serving.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown speckles for the best flavor and moistness., Mix wet and dry ingredients separately, then combine gently to avoid dense texture., Filling pans to two-thirds full prevents spillover and ensures even baking., Toss berries or large chunks of mix-ins with flour to prevent sinking., Watch the baking time closely and start checking doneness a few minutes early, as oven temperatures vary., Let loaves cool in the pan to firm up and remove cleanly without breaking., Mini loaf pan with 8 cavities allows baking multiple flavors simultaneously., Suggested mix-ins include chocolate chips, chopped walnuts or pecans, fresh or frozen berries, peanut butter swirls, cinnamon spice, and streusel topping.

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