Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a standard-size loaf pan and set it aside.
• In a large mixing bowl add 4 very ripe medium bananas. Using a potato masher (or a fork), mash the bananas until as smooth as possible.
• To the mashed bananas, add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup dark brown sugar. Stir to combine, then add 1/2 cup canola oil and stir until evenly incorporated.
• Add 2 large eggs to the banana mixture and whisk until smooth. Whisk in 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
• Place a fine-mesh sieve over the bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt to the sieve and sift the dry ingredients over the wet ingredients.
• Using a spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently, stirring just until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with the spatula.
• Bake until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 45–55 minutes. Begin checking at 45 minutes.
• Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Run a butter knife around the sides to loosen the loaf.
• Gently invert the pan to release the loaf and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
• When cooled, wrap the loaf in plastic wrap to store.