Grammie's Banana Bread

Davis Whitehead

This banana bread delivers moist, tender slices loaded with very ripe banana flavor. Ready in about 15 minutes prep and perfect with a handful of walnuts for crunch.

quick bread
banana
family
baking

1 hr 15 min total · 15 min prep · 1 hr cook

Serves 8

320 kcal · 5g protein · 55g carbs · 10g fat total

loaf pan

Ingredients

240 ml sugar
120 ml vegetable oil (not olive oil)
2 eggs
480 ml flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 very ripe bananas, mashed (make sure the skins are black and the bananas are very soft)
(optional) chopped walnuts, about a cup

Instructions

Mix the oil and sugar together, then add the eggs and beat well.

Add the bananas, flour, and baking soda. Mix until combined, but do not overmix.

Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 1 hour at 350°F. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.

Notes

For banana nut bread, add about a cup of chopped walnuts to the batter.
Use bananas with completely black skins for best flavor and moisture.
Chef's note: Do not overmix the batter; mix just until combined for a tender crumb.