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Old Fashioned Banana Bread

Old Fashioned Banana Bread That’s Incredibly Moist and Easy

This Old Fashioned Banana Bread is moist, easy to make, and a perfect use for ripe bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 pieces Extra Ripe Bananas Brown or with black streaks for best flavor.
  • 1 cup White Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar.
  • 0.5 cup Canola Oil Can replace with melted butter.
  • 2 pieces Large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for a twist.
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Semisweet Mini Chocolate Chips Fold in for a delightful treat.
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans.

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, peel and mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Mix in the sugar.
  3. Stir in the eggs, vanilla extract, and canola oil until combined.
  4. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold this into the banana mixture.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes clean.
  6. Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use the ripest bananas possible and measure flour correctly to prevent dryness. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to maintain moisture.

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