Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.
- For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg