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Old Fashioned Banana Bread

Moist and Delicious Old Fashioned Banana Bread Recipe

This Moist and Delicious Old Fashioned Banana Bread is the perfect way to use extra ripe bananas for a comforting treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium bananas extra ripe (brown or black-streaked)
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar or brown sugar for a deeper flavor
  • 1/3 cup canola oil or melted coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature; can substitute with flaxseed meal mixed with water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for best flavor
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour sifted; can try gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • Spatula
  • sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5 loaf pan by spraying it with nonstick spray and lining with parchment paper.
  2. Mash 3 extra ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth with a few lumps remaining.
  3. Add 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/3 cup of canola oil to the bananas; mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together 1 1/3 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add to the banana mixture.
  5. Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
  7. After baking, cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store banana bread in an airtight container for optimal freshness. Great with butter or cream cheese!

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