Super Moist Banana Bread With Oil
Run out of butter? No worries! Make this super moist Banana Bread With Oil! Using oil in banana bread guarantees a perfectly moist yet fluffy texture that will make you reach for slice after slice. Combined with simple pantry staple ingredients you can make this moist banana bread in just about an hour!
While there are many ways to make banana bread, this recipe uses oil to set it apart from traditional recipes. Oil, compared to butter, has the ability to keep the bread moist for longer periods because of its consistent fat content.
The result? A banana bread that has a soft, tender crumb and a dense, moist texture. Making banana bread with oil can make a huge difference! As a professionally trained baker, I honestly never even make it with butter anymore. This recipe with oil is easier and I like the results better!
One of the best parts about this banana bread is how simple it is to make. All you need is one bowl to whip everything up. With less than 10 ingredients, mix the wet and dry, pour into a loaf pan, and let it bake until golden brown.
To go the extra mile, you can also top this bread with a classic cream cheese frosting, a thinner cream cheese glaze, or even a cream cheese frosting without powdered sugar.
Baking with banana’s is one of my specialties. From the 5 star rated banana chocolate chip muffins, to my banana cake (also made with oil), and even these banana cupcakes, there is something so comforting about the smell of a banana recipe baking in the oven.
Did you know that you can even make banana pudding cookies? Try them out for yourself!
The best bananas for baking
The best bananas to use in baking are the black spotty ones you always have on your counter. You know the ones that you say you’re going to eat but never do 🤣.
The spottier the banana, the sweeter it will be. So stop feeling so guilty, grab the bananas and let’s get to baking!
If your bananas arent spotted you can still use them. You will need to mash them up a little harder and they wont be as sweet but they will 100% still work!
Ingredients you need
Recipe Instructions
Prepare for baking: Preheat the oven to 325 F and generously grease a loaf pan with baking spray. We are baking on 325 so that the top of the bread does not cook faster than the middle. It will take a little longer but it’s worth it!
Bake and cool: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 55-65 minutes. The bread is done when the edges start to pull away from the sides, and the top feels firm when touched. Allow to rest for at least 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool. Once cooled, slice and enjoy!
Loaf pan size
I use a standard loaf pan size that is about 9″ x 5″. You can use any brand you have, or even use an aluminum baking pan. This recipe will cut about 8-10 slices depending on how big you cut them.
Make it look fancy
If you want to make your banana bread look fancy, you can take another banana and slice it in two lengthwise. Then place each strip on top of the batter of the loaf pan and bake. The banana strips will bake like that and come out in a pretty design when baked.
BANANA BREAD MIX IN IDEAS
To add texture or flavor to the banana bread you can add in things like:
- Chocolate Chips
- Nuts
- Dried fruit
- Seeds
Add in 3/4 cup of toppings total and feel free to mix it up. Sprinkle the add ins with 1 tsp flour before adding as the last step to the batter so that they don’t sink to the bottom. The flour helps keep the mix ins from sinking.
Super Moist Banana Bread With Oil
Ingredients
- 2 (2) large bananas, very ripe
- 2 (2) large eggs
- 1/2 cup (118.29 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp (1 tsp) vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cup (187.5 g) all purpose flour
- 1 tsp (1 tsp) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) baking soda
- 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 F and generously grease a loaf pan with baking spray. You can make this recipe by hand or by using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed.
- In a large bowl mash the bananas. It’s ok if there are little lumps. Add the 2 eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and stir to combine. Add the ¾ cup white sugar and mix to combine.
- In another bowl or over a large piece of parchment paper combine the 1 ½ cups of flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda and 1/2 tsp salt. Add the mixture to the bowl and mix lightly until combined.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 55-65 minutes. The bread is done when the edges start to pull away from the sides and the top feels firm when touched.
- Allow to rest at least 10 minutes then invert onto a wire rack to cool.
Can I get the recipe in grams please!
Hi, the grams were added
This was so easy to make and came out beautifully! I often have issues with cakes/loaves not being as moist as I like, but this is perfect.
THANK YOU KELLY! So appreciate your comment and review! Thank you so so much, I am so happy to hear you love them YAY! You made my day <3
I was scrambling for a recipe without butter, as I had run out. This recipe was a great alternative, and turned out beautiful and moist.
Thanks for making this and leaving a review Tina!
This super moist Banana Bread with oil sounds like a lifesaver for those butter-less moments! I love that using oil ensures a perfectly moist and fluffy texture—it’s always great when a recipe delivers on that! Plus, the fact that it uses simple pantry staples makes it so accessible. Being able to whip it up in just about an hour is a huge bonus too! I can’t wait to try this; it sounds like the perfect treat to enjoy any time!
This was so moist and delicious! I was out of butter and really needed to use up some bananas. So yummy! Thank you!
Yay perfect Kendra! Thats why I created this recipe! So glad you found and loved it!
Okay, THIS was delish!! I made it for the monthly F&F Bake Club and it was a hit!! I made 2 smaller sizes, one for my family to enjoy at home and one for my Grandma’s 92nd birthday. Well, mine was devoured in the same evening and my Grandma’s, well she didn’t want to share! I WILL be making this recipe again! Thanks Sam! This is a go to staple in my home now!
HECK YESSSS BRANDEEE!!! Thank you so much for making this and letting me know! So glad it was gobbled up by everyone, I so appreciate you letting me know. Thank you so much for the 5 stars!
Hey, I have made this recipe for over 6 to 8 times now and everyone loved it so much and right now I am making it again cuz my mom wanted me to make this and she wanted only this recipe for banana bread this is so good u can’t stop eating literally I loved it.
Thank you so much for letting me know Melissa! SO glad you and your mom love this recipe, you made my day!
Scrumptious! Super delicious, moist and with a lovely crips outside! My only tip is I like doing 2/3 of the sugar called for, because I prefer things a bit less on the sweet side. I also added chocolate chips 🙂 Thank you for sharing this great recipe!! So good 🙂
So glad you liked this Leah! Cutting down the sugar can totally work especially if you are using very ripe sweet bananas. Thanks for the 5 star rating, yay!