Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Banana Bread, a classic treat that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe highlights the natural sweetness of overripe bananas, blending them seamlessly with sugar and vanilla for a moist and flavorful loaf. With just under 20 minutes of prep time, you can easily whip up this delightful snack or dessert for breakfast or afternoon tea. Its versatility allows you to enjoy it plain, toasted, or topped with your favorite spreads. Whether you’re sharing it with friends or savoring a slice all to yourself, this banana bread is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 overripe bananas
- ½ cup canola oil
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup caster sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) for fan/convection or 180°C (355°F) for standard ovens. Grease and line a loaf tin (23 x 13 cm / 9 x 5 inches) with baking paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas thoroughly using a fork or potato masher. Add the canola oil, milk, both sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract; stir until well combined.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt over the banana mixture. Gently fold until just combined—don’t worry about small lumps.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg