Description
This Brown Sugar Banana Bread is ultra-moist, perfectly sweet, and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. Featuring a deep caramel-like flavor from brown sugar, warm cinnamon, and ripe bananas, it’s the ultimate comfort bake! Enjoy it warm with butter or as a delicious make-ahead treat for busy mornings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 large bananas)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, vegetable oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle with optional brown sugar for a crackly crust.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil halfway through baking to prevent over-browning.
- Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove and cool completely before slicing. Serve warm or store for later!
Notes
- Store at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
- Swap vegetable oil for melted butter for a richer flavor.
- Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg