Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Old Fashioned Banana Bread, a timeless treat that turns overripe bananas into a deliciously moist loaf. This recipe is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a delightful snack any time of day. With its rich flavor and tender crumb, you’ll relish the delightful aroma as it bakes in your kitchen. Customize it with nuts or chocolate chips for a personal touch, and enjoy it fresh or frozen for later cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium 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
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5 loaf pan by greasing it and lining with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Mix in the sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and canola oil to the banana mixture; stir until evenly mixed.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
- 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 transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg