Name: Olive Oil Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 slices
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.333 cup olive oil*; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 2 cups ripe mashed bananas*; 2 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1.5 teaspoons baking soda; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.75 cup walnuts or pecans or chocolate chips

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Olive Oil Banana Bread

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Preheat the oven to 325℉. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray before lining it with a piece of parchment paper the same width as the pan with the paper edges left to hang over the sides of the pan.

In a large bowl whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla until fully combined. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt and stir until all the flour is just incorporated. Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before lifting out of the pan using the overhanging parchment paper to lift. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Select Perfectly Ripe Bananas 🍌
Use bananas with brown spots and slightly soft texture for maximum sweetness and moisture, which reduces the need for added sugar and creates better texture in your bread.
Olive Oil Quality Elevates Flavor 🫒
Use extra virgin olive oil with fruity or peppery notes to add complexity and depth that complements the banana's natural sweetness, rather than neutral oils.
Toast Nuts Before Adding 🥜
Lightly toast your walnuts or pecans for 5-7 minutes before folding them in to unlock deeper, richer flavors and prevent them from becoming soggy during baking.
Don't Overmix the Batter ✨
Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined—overmixing develops gluten and creates a dense, tough crumb instead of the moist, tender texture banana bread should have.
Check Doneness with the Toothpick Test 🔍
Insert a toothpick into the center when it looks golden; it should come out with just a few moist crumbs, not completely clean, ensuring moist bread that isn't underbaked.