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The Best Banana Bread + BHM Virtual Potluck

The Best Banana Bread Recipe You'll Crave Again and Again

The Best Banana Bread is a cozy treat made with ripe bananas, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 large Ripe Bananas Use very ripe, black bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • ⅓ cup Canola Oil (or Vegetable Oil) Adds moisture and a tender crumb; butter can be swapped.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature eggs provide structure.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the flavor profile.
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the structural base.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Key leavening agent.
  • ⅔ cup Sugar Adjust sweetness based on banana ripeness.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
Optional Mix-Ins
  • ½ cup Chocolate Chips Add for a sweet contrast.
  • 1 cup Walnuts Incorporate for added texture.
  • ½ cup Shredded Coconut Mix in for a tropical twist.

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Mash the very ripe bananas until smooth, then mix with canola oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Fold the banana mixture into the dry ingredients gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in any optional mix-ins if desired.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store your banana bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer. Allow to cool before slicing to prevent crumbling.

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