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Old Fashioned Banana Bread

The Ultimate Old Fashioned Banana Bread You’ll Crave!

This Old Fashioned Banana Bread recipe transforms overripe bananas into a moist and fluffy delight, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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: 196

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas opt for those with brown spots
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can replace with almond extract
  • 1/3 cup Canola Oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1 1/3 cups All-purpose Flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda check freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt don't skip this!

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • fork or potato masher
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
  2. Mash the three overripe bananas until smooth with a fork or potato masher.
  3. Stir in one cup of granulated sugar into the mashed bananas, then add two eggs, vanilla extract, and canola oil. Mix until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together one and one-third cups of flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold this into the banana mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  6. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 0.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 3.8mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for best texture.

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