Banana Bread

Banana bread is a timeless, comforting bake that's perfect for using up overripe bananas. This recipe yields a moist, flavorful loaf with a beautiful hint of cinnamon, making it a wonderful treat for breakfast or a snack. The combination of light olive oil and a mix of brown and white sugars gives this bread a unique, rich flavor and tender crumb.

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 25

Servings Slices

Calories 340kcal

Author Fay

INGREDIENTS

2 cups (2 cups) all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoon (1 ½ teaspoon) baking powder
½ teaspoon (½ teaspoon) salt
1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) cinnamon
½ cup (½ cup) olive oil light
½ cup (½ cup) brown sugar
¼ cup (¼ cup) white sugar
2 eggs (2 eggs) large
2 teaspoon (2 teaspoon) vanilla extract
2 (2) bananas the riper the better

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line an 8” x 4” loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing it to overhang the sides for easy removal.
Place a mesh strainer over a bowl. Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Sift together to distribute the baking soda evenly. After sifting, mix again with a hand whisk. Set aside.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, light olive oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well with a hand mixer. Set aside.
Mash the bananas well using a fork in another bowl.
Add the mashed bananas to the bowl with the wet ingredients. Mix briefly with the hand mixer.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, gently folding with a silicone spatula. Mix just until the flour is no longer visible and avoid over-mixing.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The batter will rise above the rim of the pan.
If the banana bread begins to brown too much before it is fully cooked, loosely cover with foil while continuing to bake.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a cooling rack for 20 minutes.
Remove the bread from the pan. Serve warm or allow to cool completely. Enjoy thick slices with butter if desired.

NOTES

Ensure bananas are overripe for the best flavor and texture.

Do not over-mix the batter; it should be just combined to keep the bread tender.

Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for easier slicing and to retain its shape.

Experiment with add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips for variety.

Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep the bread moist.

Toast slices for a delightful breakfast or snack option.

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