Description
Indulge in the warm comfort of this Old Fashioned Banana Bread, a delightful recipe that transforms overripe bananas into a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or dessert. With its tender crumb and rich taste, this classic banana bread is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Whether enjoyed plain, toasted with butter, or dressed up with cream cheese and fresh fruit, it’s a versatile treat that pleases everyone. Easy to prepare and made with simple ingredients, this banana bread also freezes beautifully for future enjoyment. Treat yourself to the nostalgia of homemade goodness!
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 oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9X5 loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Mix in the sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and canola oil to the banana mixture; stir well.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg