Brown Sugar Banana Bread Recipe Is Grandma Approved (9 Ingredients) Bread/Muffins Desserts Snacks Fruit Gluten-free Breakfast Brunch Budget Recipes

Is there anything better than the aroma of banana bread baking the oven? We think not! From oatmeal and dark chocolate banana bread to blueberry banana bread to chocolate banana bread to walnut banana bread, there are so many ways to make banana bread. 

We love old-fashioned banana bread; the kind that Grandma used to make. This easy banana bread recipe is made with brown sugar – in the batter and on top. It's quick, moist and absolutely delicious for breakfast, afternoon snacking or evening dessert. It brings back those memories of Grandma in her kitchen!

Here's what you need to make this delicious banana bread recipe: flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, mashed bananas, vegetable oil, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. Check out the health benefits of bananas.

No worries if you don't have brown sugar. Did you know you can make your own homemade brown sugar? It's really easy and requires just two ingredients. 

Serve this easy, delicious banana bread on its own for dessert or with some whipped cream on top. We highly recommend this scrumptious cinnamon whipped cream for even more old-fashioned goodness!  

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 to 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 
Servings: 12 

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour (all-purpose or gluten-free 1:1 flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups ripe mashed bananas (about 4)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, for topping (optional)

Here's how to make it: 

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. (For gluten-free banana bread use gluten-free flour.)
2. In another large mixing bowl, stir together the bananas, oil, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. (You could toss some chopped walnuts or chocolate chips into the batter, if desired.)
3. Pour the batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Sprinkle the top with the 1/3 cup additional brown sugar, if desired. 
4. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container.

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