Description
A classic moist banana bread that is quick to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3–5 medium bananas)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or light olive oil)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a larger bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth. Add the sugar, oil, and eggs; whisk until combined.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture with a spatula until just combined. Don’t overmix — a few streaks of flour are okay.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, checking at 45 minutes: a toothpick inserted should come out with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10–15 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Swap half the sugar for brown sugar for extra moisture. You can use whole wheat pastry flour for a heartier loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American