Old Fashioned Banana Bread
A timeless banana bread recipe made with ripe bananas, sugar, and simple pantry staples. Moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Equipment
- Loaf pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather ingredients and tools.
- Grease and line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Mix mashed bananas with sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and oil. Whisk until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
For variation, add chocolate chips, walnuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top before baking.