"This is it, the BEST Banana Bread Recipe. I'm so excited to share this one with you! My banana bread is made with brown sugar, is loaded with bananas, has a subtle vanilla flavor, and includes tips for including nuts or chocolate chips if you would like. The prep is easy (less than 20 minutes, no stand mixer) and the results are divine. You're going to want to save this one!
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups well-mashed overripe bananas (this is usually 3 large ripe bananas for me (355ml/385g))
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1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil ((60ml))
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1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted (60g))
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2/3 cup light or dark brown sugar (firmly packed (135g))
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1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
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2 large eggs (lightly beaten, room temperature preferred)
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1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup buttermilk (60ml¹)
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2 cups all-purpose (plain flour (250g))
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3/4 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/4 cups chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional²)
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1/4 cup coarse or granulated sugar for sprinkling (optional (50g))