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Old Fashioned Banana Bread

Old Fashioned Banana Bread: Moist and Irresistibly Good

This Old Fashioned Banana Bread recipe transforms overripe bananas into a moist and delicious treat, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium bananas, extra ripe, mashed Aim for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups for optimal sweetness and moisture.
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar You can use brown sugar for a deeper taste.
  • 1/3 cup canola oil Feel free to substitute with melted butter for more richness.
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature These help bind ingredients together.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Try almond extract for a twist!
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted Switch to a gluten-free flour blend if desired.
  • 1 tsp baking soda Use fresh for the best rise.
  • 1/2 tsp salt Balances sweetness.

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • fork
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Old Fashioned Banana Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 extra ripe bananas until smooth to yield 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups.
  3. Add 1 cup of white granulated sugar to the mashed bananas, then mix in 2 large room temperature eggs, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and 1/3 cup of canola oil.
  4. Sift together 1 1/3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp of baking soda, and 1/2 tsp of salt into the banana mixture and gently fold until combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before lifting it out using the parchment paper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Choose ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness. Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.

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