Description
This moist and delicious banana bread skips the butter but keeps all the flavor. Made with ripe bananas, oil, and a touch of cinnamon, this simple recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. It’s easy to whip up with pantry staples and can even be customized with mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 2–3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Mix-Ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
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Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
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Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a spatula, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
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Add Mix-Ins:
- If desired, gently fold in the nuts or chocolate chips.
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Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool:
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Oil Substitution: Use applesauce or Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative to oil.
- Banana Ripeness: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
- Storage: Store at room temperature for 2-3 days in an airtight container or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Variations: Add 1 teaspoon of nutmeg or a handful of dried fruit for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Banana Bread No Butter, Butter-Free Banana Bread, Healthy Banana Bread, Easy Banana Bread, Moist Banana Bread