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Banana Bread with Oil

This easy Banana Bread with Oil is quick to make, delicious, and requires simple ingredients. Perfect for a cozy treat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed The riper, the sweeter!
  • ½ cup vegetable oil Can substitute with olive oil or coconut oil.
  • 2 large eggs For a vegan option, use flaxseed meal or applesauce.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans Optional, can omit or adjust as desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Don’t overmix!
  5. Fold in the chopped nuts, if you're feeling nutty.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle extra nuts on top if desired.
Baking
  1. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm with butter, drizzled with honey, or topped with cream cheese. Store in an airtight container for about 3-4 days at room temperature, up to a week in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or toast slices for added crunch.