Classic Banana Bread
Moist, tender banana bread made with rice flour. Perfect for using ripe bananas. AI-validated for consistent results.
Ingredients
Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture. The riper the better!
Scientific Process
Preheat & Prepare
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
Prepare Bananas
In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with some small chunks remaining.
Add Wet Ingredients
Add oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla to mashed bananas. Whisk until well combined.
Add Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk rice flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
Add Walnuts
If using, fold in chopped walnuts. Do not overmix the batter.
Bake the Bread
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool & Serve
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack. Best served warm or at room temperature.
