Banana bread has a way of turning leftovers into something comforting. Overripe bananas, once overlooked, become the heart of a loaf that fills the kitchen with warmth and familiarity. It’s the kind of recipe that doesn’t ask for perfection just ripe fruit, a bowl, and a little time.
Across kitchens everywhere, banana bread has long been a way to reduce waste while creating something meaningful. It’s baked on quiet mornings, shared with neighbors, tucked into lunchboxes, and sliced for afternoon breaks. Soft, lightly sweet, and endlessly adaptable, it’s a reminder that simple ingredients often make the most lasting memories.
In the Let’s Veg lifestyle, banana bread represents resourcefulness and balance. It shows how plant-based ingredients can come together in a way that feels indulgent yet grounded. No fancy tools. No complicated steps. Just a thoughtful way to turn what you have into something worth sharing.
Banana Bread
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a bowl, mash bananas.
- Stir in oil, sugar, egg, and vanilla until combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture.
- Gently fold in flour (and cinnamon if using).
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake 50- 55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool 10- 15 minutes before slicing.