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Banana Bread

Moist Banana Bread That's the Ultimate Comfort Snack

This moist banana bread transforms overripe bananas into a delightful comfort snack, perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 pieces Ripe Bananas Very ripe with brown spots for maximum sweetness.
  • ½ cup Canola Oil Adds moisture; melted butter can be a substitute.
  • ¼ cup Milk Dairy or non-dairy works.
  • 1 cup Caster Sugar Sweetens the bread.
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Light or dark brown sugar can be used interchangeably.
  • 2 cups Plain Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour blends.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for the best results.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Sifter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (355°F) for standard ovens.
  2. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line the bottom with baking paper.
  3. Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl and mix in canola oil, milk, caster sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Sift together plain flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour the mixture into the loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider incorporating nuts or chocolate chips into the batter.

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