Description
Indulge in the delightful warmth of Old Fashioned Banana Bread, a cherished recipe that transforms overripe bananas into a moist and flavorful loaf. This classic banana bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, making it a versatile addition to your kitchen repertoire. With its tender crumb and rich taste, it can be enjoyed plain, toasted with butter, or dressed up with cream cheese and fresh fruit. Simple to prepare with everyday ingredients, this banana bread also freezes beautifully for future enjoyment. Treat yourself and your loved ones 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 your 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 the eggs, vanilla extract, and canola oil; stir until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- 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: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg