Fluffy Buttermilk Banana Bread 

This banana bread combines the richness of ripe bananas with the tangy softness of buttermilk, resulting in a moist and tender loaf. It's an excellent way to repurpose overripe bananas and makes for a delightful breakfast or snack.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• ¾ teaspoon baking soda

• ¾ teaspoon baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup salted butter, softened

• 1 large egg

• ½ cup buttermilk

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and walnuts (if using). Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add the egg to the butter mixture and beat well.

5. Stir in the mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined.

6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

8. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (per slice)

• Calories: 289 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 48 g

• Protein: 4 g

• Fat: 10 g

• Saturated Fat: 5 g

• Cholesterol: 36 mg

• Sodium: 249 mg

• Potassium: 196 mg

• Fiber: 2 g

• Sugar: 29 g

• Calcium: 52 mg

• Iron: 1 mg