Banana Bread
User Reviews
4.6
Banana Bread
Description
Banana Bread here uses coconut or canola oil, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract mixed with ripe mashed bananas for moisture and flavor. The dry mix consists of all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon, imparting a warm spiced profile. Combining wet and dry ingredients carefully preserves the bread’s tenderness. The batter is divided into two loaf pans and baked at 325°F until fully cooked, tested with a toothpick.
The texture is moist and tender, with the sweetness from bananas balanced by cinnamon and vanilla. Optional chopped walnuts can add texture and nuttiness. The loaf makes a comforting breakfast or snack item.
When using coconut oil, ensure it is warmed to liquid form before mixing to evenly combine. The bread slices can be portioned into about 20 servings when cutting both loaves into 10 slices each.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut oil {or canola oil}*
- 2 cups granulated sugar {435 grams}
- 3 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups banana mashed
- 3 cups all-purpose flour {385 grams}
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup walnuts optional, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium-size bowl, mix together the oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla and mashed bananas in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Grease and flour two 9x5 loaf pans. Divide the batter between the two pans.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Sprinkle the top with nuts, if desired.
Notes
- Warm coconut oil to a liquid state before mixing to ensure even distribution.
- The bread can be sliced into about 20 servings total when using two loaves.
- Calories are estimates based on typical ingredient brands; actual values may vary.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 182mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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