Extra Moist Banana Bread with Oil | Kathleen's Cravings (2024)

This Extra Moist Banana Bread with Oil is the best you will ever make. Loaded with 2 cups of mashed ripe bananas and using canola oil makes it super moist and tender. This banana bread has become famous among my friends and family as a must-make!

Simple to make and no mixer required. The mix-ins (chocolate chips and coconut are my favorite) make this banana bread extra delicious! Using oil is what makes the bread super moist - here are some other baking recipes that use oil: Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Bread, a moist, sweet, swirled with cinnamon with a crunchy sugar topping and Pumpkin Streusel Bread, topped with a crispy streusel crumb topping that uses pumpkin pie spice.

⭐Why I Love It:

• Made with Canola Oil - No need to soften butter and using oil makes it super moist! You can also swap in another neutral oil like avocado oil.
• Super Moist and Tender - This is the absolute moistest banana bread recipe around!
• Mix by Hand - The batter mixes up easily by hand, no mixer needed!
• Customizable Mix-Ins - It's great plain or you can add mix-ins like chocolate chips, coconut, or nuts.

🥘Ingredients Needed:

• Mashed Ripe Bananas. 2 whole cups! This was about 4-5 large bananas for me. But please measure! And when I say ripe, I mean ripe! We want, brown, practically black bananas that are nice and soft on the inside. They should mash so easily with a fork. You can also use extra ripe bananas to make these Kodiak Protein Muffins or Banana Bread Baked Oats.
• Canola Oil. I love butter, I really do. But, oil is the way to go for this. It helps keep the bread moist, slightly dense in the best way, and lets the banana flavor shine through.
• Vanilla Extract.Because really, isn't everything better with a little vanilla 🙂
• All Purpose Flour. I use regular old unbleached, all purpose flour. We whisk the flour with the other dry ingredients which helps remove lumps so there is no need for sifting.
• White Sugar. Don't balk at the amount of sugar. I never said this was healthy, but I did say it was the best tasting ever. So just go with it.
• Baking Soda. Need something to help the bread rise.
• Salt. Don't be afraid of salt in sweeter things! It helps balance the sweetness and brings out the flavor of everything.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

🥣Equipment Needed:

• Large and Medium Mixing Bowls - No stand mixer or electric mixer is needed, but you will need to bigger bowls to mix up the dry ingredients and mix up the batter.
• Loaf Pans - This recipe makes two standard loaves (9x5 inches) or you can bake it in one bundt pan.
• Whisk or Fork - For mixing up the dry ingredients. Using a whisk helps remove any flour lumps, but a fork will work in a pinch.
• Rubber Spatula or Wooden Spoon - To mix up the batter. Because this recipe uses oil and not butter, it is easy to stir together by hand.

📖Variations

My favorite mix-in combination is chocolate chips + coconut, but you can make the bread plain or use different mix-ins. Some of my favorites:

• Chocolate Chips
• Chocolate Chunks
• Shredded Coconut
• Nuts - like pecans or walnuts.

🔪Step by Step instructions

Making super moist banana bread only requires one bowl to mix up by hand before popping in the oven.

1. Prep.Start by preheating the oven and greasing and flouring two loaf pans or one bundt pan. Or you can use a baking spray that has flour in it.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients.In a large bowl, use a rubber spatula or spoon and stir together the mashed bananas, eggs, oil, and vanilla until combined.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients.In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
4. Fold Wet and Dry.Fold the dry ingredients into the wet until combined. Then fold in the mix ins. Divide batter among greased loaf pans.
5. Bake.Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes - 1 hour. Depending on loaf size and amount of mix-ins used.
6. Allow to cool in pan slightly.Allow to cool for about 10 minutes then remove from pan while still warm and allow to fully cool before slicing.

🍌How do I make sure my banana bread is moist?

There are several things about this recipe that make it extra moist!

• Oil! I love love baking with butter, but using oil in banana bread helps keep it moist.
• Extra Ripe Bananas! You want bananas to be basically black and very soft - this adds amazing flavor, sweetness, and moisture.
• Don’t overbake. Ovens vary, so I recommend testing your bread early using a toothpick. The bread is done when there are just a few moist crumbs. Remove from the oven immediately.

🍽Leftovers and Storage

Although the loaves won't last long, they do last great as leftovers or can even be frozen!

• Leftovers - The loaf can be stored in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap. Store at room temperature for up to 4 days.
• Freezing - Allow the banana bread to fully cool then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a zip-top bag. It can be frozen for 3-4 months. Allow to thaw at room temperature before enjoying. You can also use the same method to freeze half a loaf or even just a slice of banana bread.

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