Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade Old Fashioned Banana Bread, a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. This classic recipe transforms overripe bananas into a moist, flavorful loaf that pairs beautifully with morning coffee or serves as a sweet finish to dinner. With its tender texture and rich taste, it’s sure to become your go-to recipe whenever you have ripe bananas on hand. Easy to make and incredibly versatile, this banana bread can be enjoyed plain or customized with your favorite add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this cozy baked goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium 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 9X5 loaf pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and canola oil to the banana mixture, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt before gradually adding to the wet mixture. Stir just until 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 the banana bread to cool completely in the pan before removing it and slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg