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Old Fashioned Banana Bread

Old Fashioned Banana Bread

This Old Fashioned Banana Bread is dense, moist, and packed with classic homemade flavor. It uses ripe bananas for natural sweetness and creates a nostalgic loaf with a rich, tender crumb — perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime comfort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup sour cream or yogurt

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk or fork
  • spatula or wooden spoon
  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash ripe bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth but slightly chunky.
  3. Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix until creamy and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold into the wet mixture gently.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
  6. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely before slicing to ensure the best texture and moisture.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 260IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

For a twist, add cinnamon, nutmeg, or chocolate chips. To make it healthier, substitute part of the flour with oat flour or sweeten with honey. Brush with maple syrup for a sticky finish or serve with yogurt for extra richness. This loaf tastes even better the next day!

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