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Old Fashioned Banana Bread

Moist Old Fashioned Banana Bread That Brings Back Memories

This Old Fashioned Banana Bread transforms overripe bananas into a moist loaf that evokes memories, perfect for breakfast and snacks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 1/4 cups medium-size bananas (extra ripe, mashed) about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups, mashed
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar can substitute with brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1/3 cup canola oil can be substituted with melted coconut oil or butter
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract preferably pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 tsp baking soda leavening agent
  • 1/2 tsp salt balances sweetness

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray and parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the extra ripe bananas with a fork until smooth, then mix in the granulated sugar.
  3. Add the eggs, canola oil, and vanilla extract into the banana-sugar mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then carefully fold into the wet ingredients.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Banana bread can be customized with chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor.

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