Banana Bread

Banana Bread

Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, MS, RD, Grain Foods Foundation
From the comforting aroma of baking bread to the mellow flavor of ripe bananas and vanilla bean, you’ll love this bread right out of the oven … and for days afterward!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Loaf

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large ripe bananas
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs or ½ cup egg substitute
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Place bananas in a large bowl and mash. Mix in sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until smooth.
  • In a seperate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until well incorporated. Pour into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake 60-70 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool before slicing.

Notes

Try this tasty recipe for Banana Bread, which is not only packed with grains but is also under 500 calories.
Keyword Banana, Fruit, Quick Bread
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