Description

This Moist Banana Bread recipe is a soft, flavorful loaf with rich banana flavor, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Its tender texture is complemented by a hint of cinnamon, making it a family favorite.

Ingredients

1 ¼ cup mashed banana (about 3 medium bananas)

½ cup (118ml) vegetable oil

2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons (30ml) milk

1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract

1 cup (190g) granulated sugar

1 ½ cup (210g) all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon cinnamon

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch loaf pan and optionally line it with parchment paper.
Peel and mash the bananas using a potato masher or fork until smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, vegetable oil, melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat together until well combined.
Add granulated sugar and beat until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can substitute margarine for butter, though butter is preferred for the best results.
If you want to experiment, try adding chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or shredded coconut to the batter.
Banana bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 1 week.
To freeze, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, and store for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 220
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg