Description
Discover the ultimate moist banana bread recipe that will have your taste buds dancing! Learn how to bake the best banana bread from scratch on our cooking website.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 very ripe bananas (medium/large)
- 120 ml (8 Tbsp) vegetable oil at room temperature
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 180 g all-purpose flour
- 5 ml baking soda
- 5 ml salt
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 110 g walnuts
- 60 g dried cranberries
Instructions
- Set your oven to a temperature of 350°F. Prepare a bread loaf pan by coating it with grease and a dusting of flour, using dimensions of approximately 9.25 inches in length, 5.25 inches in width, and 2.75 inches in depth. Toast the walnuts lightly on a skillet, being sure to stir constantly to prevent them from burning, then chop them into coarse pieces and allow them to cool to room temperature.
- In a bowl, blend together 8 tablespoons of room temperature vegetable oil and 150 grams of granulated sugar until well combined.
- Use a fork to mash the bananas until they resemble chunky applesauce, and incorporate them into the oil and sugar mixture along with 2 lightly beaten eggs, stirring until everything is well mixed.
- In a different bowl, combine 180 grams of all-purpose flour, 5 ml of baking soda, and 2.5 ml of salt, then fold this dry mixture into the wet batter.
- Add 2.5 ml of vanilla extract, then gently mix in the chopped walnuts and dried cranberries. Transfer the batter into the previously prepared loaf pan.
- Place in the oven and bake at 350°F for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the banana bread to sit for 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Consider toasting the walnuts before adding for enhanced texture and flavor.
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for optimal sweetness and flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter after adding dry ingredients to prevent a tough texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 4g
Keywords: banana bread recipe, moist banana bread, easy banana bread, homemade banana bread, walnut banana bread
