Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Old Fashioned Banana Bread, the perfect recipe for transforming overripe bananas into a moist and delicious loaf. This classic treat offers a tender crumb and rich taste that makes it an ideal choice for breakfast or dessert. Whether savored plain, toasted with butter, or enhanced with cream cheese and fresh fruit, this versatile banana bread is sure to please everyone. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, it also freezes beautifully, making it a convenient option for future cravings. Experience the nostalgia of homemade goodness with each slice of this delightful banana bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium extra ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup white 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). Grease a 9×5 loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and mix in the sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and canola oil until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 209
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg