Olive Oil Banana Bread

This Olive Oil Banana Bread is made with antioxidant-rich olive oil and walnuts and has less sugar than other banana bread recipes. A great healthier breakfast option!

Author: Knead Some Sweets

Meal Type: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings: 12 slices

Calories: 249 kcal per serving

Ingredients

⅓ cup - olive oil*
½ cup - brown sugar
2 cups - ripe mashed bananas*
2 - eggs
1 tsp - vanilla extract
1 ½ cups - all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons - baking soda
¼ tsp - salt
¾ cup - walnuts or pecans or chocolate chips

Instructions

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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