Description
Old Fashioned Banana Bread is a timeless delight that transforms overripe bananas into a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients to create a comforting treat that’s ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or toasted with butter, each slice delivers nostalgia and satisfaction. With its versatility, you can customize it with nuts or chocolate chips, making it a family favorite. Dive into this classic recipe and savor the heartwarming taste of homemade banana bread today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium overripe 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 by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add sugar and mix well.
- Stir in eggs, vanilla extract, and canola oil until combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold this into the banana mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg