Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350° F.

Step 2

Grease a standard loaf pan with vegetable oil or spray.

Step 3

Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl and gently stir.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, mix the applesauce, brown sugar, vanilla, and oil until evenly combined.

Step 5

Mash the bananas finely with a fork in a separate bowl and add to the

Step 6

wet ingredients.

Step 7

Gently fold in the bowl of dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until everything is evenly combined. Do not over-mix.

Step 8

Place the banana bread in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the loaf to see if it is ready. If the toothpick does not come out clean, bake for a few more minutes.

Step 9

Leave the banana bread in the loaf pan for 10 minutes to settle, then transfer to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool completely. Enjoy!