Description
Old Fashioned Banana Bread is a delightful, moist loaf that transforms overripe bananas into a comforting treat. This easy recipe captures the essence of nostalgia with its rich flavor and soft texture, making it perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Whether you’re enjoying it fresh from the oven or toasting slices later, this banana bread will become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium extra ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9X5 loaf pan by greasing it and lining with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the sugar until combined.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and canola oil to the banana mixture, mixing well.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually incorporate this dry mix into the wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling 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: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg