Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of Old Fashioned Banana Bread, a delightful recipe that turns overripe bananas into a moist and flavorful loaf. This classic treat is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, making it a versatile addition to any kitchen. With its tender crumb and rich flavor, this banana bread can be enjoyed plain, toasted with butter, or topped with cream cheese and fresh fruit. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, it’s also an excellent choice for freezing—allowing you to savor homemade goodness anytime. Whether you’re craving nostalgia or simply want a delicious snack, this Old Fashioned Banana Bread will quickly become a favorite!
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 and line a 9X5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and canola oil to the banana mixture; mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg