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Olive Oil Banana Bread

Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 1 average loaf
Author Claudia Rinaldi

Ingredients

  • 2 medium bananas - ripe
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup of milk
  • a few drops of vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon of sea salt
  • 1 cup of 00 flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Peel and mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher.
  3. Place the banana pureè in a bowl and add the egg, milk, olive oil, salt, sugar, vanilla essence, and cinnamon.
  4. Mix well.
  5. Add the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix until well incorporated.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for thirty-five to forty minutes or until you pierce the center with a knife or a wooden spoon and it comes out clean.