Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of homemade banana bread with this irresistibly moist recipe. Made with simple, everyday ingredients, it’s a delightful treat perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. The combination of overripe bananas and canola oil ensures a tender crumb that everyone will love. Whether you savor it plain or enhance it with chocolate chips or nuts, this banana bread is versatile enough for any occasion. In just over an hour, you can whip up a loaf that will fill your kitchen with a sweet fragrance and your heart with joy.
Ingredients
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- 2 overripe bananas
- ½ cup canola oil
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup caster sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups plain 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. Grease and line a 9 x 5 inch loaf tin with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the overripe bananas thoroughly. Add the canola oil, milk, caster sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Sift in the plain flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir gently until just combined; some lumps are okay.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the tin for 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 slice (70g)
- Calories: 237
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg