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A loaf of banana bread sliced on a cutting board
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The Very Best Banana Bread

This is The Very Best Banana Bread! The perfect slice for breakfast or a snack, this quick bread s packed with tasty flavor!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Banana Bread, Bananas, Breakfast
Servings: 1 loaf

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups very ripe mashed banana, from about 4 bananas
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil, like vegetable
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a loaf pan with butter or oil. Place a piece of parchment paper in the pan with the edges hanging over (cut the parchment to fit - this helps for easy lifting out of the pan once the bread is baked).
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer or a mixing bowl, combine banana, eggs, oil, sugar maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in a separate bowl, mixing to combine. Add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared baking dish and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until top of bread is golden bread and a toothpick or cake tester comes out clean. Serve warm!