Description
Indulge in the delightful aroma of homemade banana bread that transforms overripe bananas into a moist, flavorful loaf. This easy recipe combines hints of vanilla and cinnamon, making it perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Whether enjoyed warm with butter or on its own, each slice promises to bring joy and comfort to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in the sugar, vegetable oil (or melted butter), eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg