Old-Fashioned Banana Bread
Old-Fashioned Banana Bread is the ultimate comfort food, transforming overripe bananas into a delightful, moist loaf brimming with rich banana flavor and warm spices. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this easy-to-follow recipe captures the essence of home baking. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven or toasted with butter for a cozy treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in the melted butter, followed by the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan and shake gently to settle.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg