Description
Old Fashioned Banana Bread is the quintessential comfort food that combines simplicity with delightful flavor. This moist and tender loaf, made from ripe bananas, is not only perfect for breakfast but also makes an excellent snack or dessert. With minimal ingredients and a straightforward preparation process, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all levels. Whether you’re looking to use up overripe bananas or create a heartfelt homemade gift, this banana bread will surely impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe 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 oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×5 loaf pan with nonstick spray and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Mix in the sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and canola oil to the banana mixture, stirring until blended.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan before removing and slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg