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Old fashioned banana bread loaf sliced on parchment paper, soft and moist with a golden crust.
Callie Brooks

Old Fashioned Banana Bread

This nostalgic old fashioned banana bread recipe is inspired by grandma’s kitchen—moist, tender, and packed with comforting flavor. Perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon treats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 275
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (1 ¼–1 ½ cups)
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans (optional)

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • fork or masher
  • rubber spatula or spoon
  • parchment paper
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash ripe bananas in a bowl using a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining.
  3. Stir in sugar until glossy. Add eggs, vanilla, and canola oil. Mix until smooth and thick.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Don’t overmix.
  6. Stir in chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans if using.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden.
  9. Let the banana bread cool in the pan, then lift it out using the parchment and let cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Use extra ripe bananas for max sweetness and moisture. Try chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans for fun variations. Don’t overmix to keep it fluffy. This loaf freezes beautifully—wrap individual slices for easy breakfasts or snacks.

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