Description
Old Fashioned Banana Bread is a timeless classic that transforms overripe bananas into a warm, moist treat perfect for any occasion. This recipe yields a deliciously soft loaf that’s bursting with flavor, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With simple ingredients and easy steps, even novice bakers can create this delightful banana bread that will have friends and family coming back for more. Customize it with nuts or chocolate chips to suit your taste, and enjoy the cozy aroma filling your kitchen as it bakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium extra ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9X5 loaf pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth, measuring about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups.
- Mix in the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and canola oil until well combined.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; then gradually fold this into the banana mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 34mg