How to Make Olive Oil Banana Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic baking recipes, banana bread holds a special place in many people's hearts. The aroma of ripe bananas and warm spices wafting through the kitchen is enough to make anyone's mouth water. But what if you could take this beloved recipe to the next level? That's where olive oil comes in.

Olive oil banana bread is a twist on the traditional favorite that adds a subtle, fruity flavor and extra moistness to the loaf. This rich and decadent bread is perfect for breakf...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups mashed banana
  • ¼ cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon Demerara sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a 10x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Sift all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together.
  • Beat brown sugar, white sugar, and eggs in a stand mixer or with a hand-held electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Reduce speed to low and slowly drizzle in olive oil until evenly combined. Beat in bananas, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until combined. Fold in 1/3 of the flour mixture with a spatula; repeat twice more until flour is fully incorporated.
  • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle walnuts and Demerara sugar over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    407 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 368mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 292mg