This easy Banana Bread Recipe is moist, fool-proof, and simply perfection! It’s our family’s favorite and it turns out perfect every time!
Want more sweet bread recipes? Try my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread, Cranberry Orange Bread, or Lemon Poppy Seed Bread!
Why I love this bread:
- Quick – This is a quick bread, meaning the leavening agents are baking soda and baking powder, so no waiting for it to rise. Just mix the ingredients together and bake right away.
- Delicious – This will vanish in no time so feel free to double it for an extra loaf to give to a friend, or enjoy yourself! For a healthier version, try my Healthy Banana Bread!
- Classic – This is a true staple recipe that everyone should have in their collection! I’ve probably made it a thousand times! This really is the best banana bread recipe!
How to make Banana Bread:
Mash Bananas: In a small bowl mash three ripe bananas with a fork.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy in texture.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Next, mix in the mashed bananas and milk.
Add Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix together the dry ingredients and add to the creamed sugar mixture. Stir just enough to combine the batter without over-mixing.
Bake: Pour the batter into a greased bread loaf pan (here’s my favorite loaf pan that’s 8.5×4.5 pan) and bake at 325 degrees for about an hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Tips for Moist and Perfect Banana Bread:
- Room temperature ingredients. Room temperature eggs and butter emulsify into the batter better than if they are cold.
- Don’t over-mix. For extra moist and soft bread, don’t over-mix the batter, especially when you add the flour mixture in the last step.
- Over-browning. If the bread is browning too much in the oven before the time is up, place a piece of tinfoil over it.
- How to Ripen Bananas – If you only have yellow bananas, you can speed up the ripening using my step by step guide.
Storing and Freezing Instructions:
To Store: This moist banana bread will keep at room temperature for 3-5 days.
To Freeze: Allow the bread to cool completely and then store in an airtight container or freezer safe bag for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw to room temperature before serving.
Recipe Variations:
- Banana Nut Bread: Simply chop your favorite nuts (I love to add walnuts) and gently stir them in the batter at the very end.
- Chocolate Chip Banana Bread: Stir in a cup or more of chocolate chips to the batter at the end of preparation.
- Healthy Banana Bread: I often make a healthier version with a few small changes including cutting the sugar in half. Or if you want them in muffins use my Skinny Banana Bread Muffins.
More ways to use ripe bananas:
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Recipe
Banana Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan (or similar size loaf pan).Line the bottom of the pan with a small piece of parchment or wax paper and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Cream the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Add the mashed banana and milk and stir to combine.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add to the wet ingredients and stir everything just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Set aside for a few minutes before removing the bread from the pan onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store at room temperature or in the fridge, for 3-5 days.
Notes
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Have made this a few times, and it’s great! But I always find that I need to add about 1/4 cup extra of milk or water to get it to the right consistency. Otherwise, it’s way too dry. It certainly doesn’t “pour” out of the mixing bowl…
I made this recipe, and I suspect you already know, that it is the best banana bread ever! I did a double batch and poured into an 8×4 and 9×5 pan, adding about 15% more to the larger pan. I did add 1 TBSP of vanilla extract but that was all. I even live at high elevation and it mattered not. I put both pans in at the same time for 70 minutes and voila! Perfection!! It has weight, moisture and tastes amazing. Thank you for this!!
The batter was really dry, and it just didn’t work out for me, unfortunately.
This makes the most delicious banana bread I’ve ever tasted. So good. My entire family loves it and it’s usually gone within a few hours.
I agree, Patricia! I just made 2 loaves last week and they were so good that 2 of us gobbled them down and here I am, making 2 loaves again. I never bake on a weekly basis but this banana bread was so easy and tasted so amazing, that here I am mashing my very ripe bananas for the second time in 7 days. But it’s fool proof so it is worth the work…and the calories 😀
This banana bread is freaking perfect and practically idiot proof. I’m pretty sure I forgot to put the salt in one of the times I’ve made it and it was still good. I’ve messed with it in a few different ways but always come back to the original.
Turned out perfectly! Easy pease!! Wish I had made 2 , next time!!
Other than doubling the recipe and using a little less sugar and going half and half with butter and vegetable shortening, it’s the recipe is the same and yummy. (I also add walnut pieces.)
I’ve made this recipe numerous times and I really like how they come out. They are a very tasty banana nut bread. I think my favorite is making them into muffins it’s ia little faster, and I feel like the muffins come out softer.
This is my go to for banana bread! Love it. Perfect every time!
Hi Lauren,
I have really ripe Frozen Bananas l will use for your Banana Bread, l have a few questions please
Do the Bananas need to be thawed first and come to room temperature before mashing?
Also there is always liquid from the thawing Bananas does the liquid need to be drained also?
Thanks 😊
Yes, I would thaw the bananas and discard the excess liquid.
By far the best banana bread recipe.
I’ve reduced the sugar to half (but used extra ripe bananas), skipped the cinnamon, and added 1 tsp vanilla extract and this was still an incredibly moist banan bread with less sugar.
Hi Ms Lauren:
In your bake goods recipes, are you using kosher salt or regular table salt? Your skinny banana bread is delicious. I wasn’t sure which salt to use. I kind of went in the middle. So I add 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt instead of doubling it to substitute for table salt.
Hi Laren
Can you please let me know when you are baking the Banana Bread do you put it on the lower rack or middle rack of the oven ?
Warm Thanks
Chris
I place mine on the middle rack.
One of the best banana bread recipe I’ve tried. Quick and easy with few ingredients, not complicated at all. Thanks for sharing!
A TEN (10) STAR FOR ME!!!
Love your recipes, l use your recipe for white bread and my family and friends love it . I would love to fix a carrot cake from scratch
Just used this recipe as first time banana bread maker and I feel like you should have mentioned the consistency of the mashed bananas somewhere on this page. Mine were very sticky and thick which made the batter VERY dry and thick after adding 2 cups of flour (think dough instead of batter). After looking at all the pictures on this post I saw your smashed bananas look almost runny. I’m assuming you added water?? I had to add a cup of water to this batter to make it anything remotely similar to the batter in your pictures. I definitely recommend giving more instructions on mashing the bananas because smooshing them with a fork alone was not giving me the same result and wasn’t very beginner friendly.
Hi Janelle,
I have a feeling your bananas weren’t ripe enough. If they’re still green, yellow, or just turning yellow, they’ll be super thick. I let mine get almost totally black. That makes them extra runny and adds so much flavor. Definitely try again! Good luck!
I’m this recipe today, so excited! I already tried the egg casserole one this morning with my husband and it was delicious 😋
Thank you!
delicious!!!
I’ve made this bread twice now, both times with chocolate chips. The smell while baking makes me so happy and the bread is delicious! Thank you for this reliable recipe.
Best banana bread recipie I’ve come across. Sprinkled some cinnamon & sugar over the top and it had a nice crunch but super soft and fluffy inside. 10/10.
I followed recipe perfectly and it overflowed the pan all over.
Sorry but it was horrifically bland, I wish I had used more bananas than what the recipe called for.
Put alittle more sugar if you want I put 2 cups of sugar or , and let bananas sit a while after you mash them before you add them , I slice a few length wise and put on top
To bring out the banana flavor, cream the very ripe bananas with the sugar and set aside for 15 minutes before add the butter and rest of ingredients.This is an old trick passed down from my great grandma.
Also, if you omit the cinnimon the banana can really stand out.
I doubled the recipe. It came out moist and tasty. I plan to put some nuts in next time.
I made this recipe today. Turn out great! Added about a cup of walnuts. Wife loved it! 😊 Thanks.
1teaspoon of salt made this WAYYYYYY too salty – sad it’s ruined
Anyway you can send me a strawberry bread? I’ve made banana bread and it’s one of my very favorite, but now I’m really wanting a strawberry bread.
I love banana bread. I add nuts fresh or frozen cranberries chia seeds flax and hemp seeds. I cut down on the sugar. Sometimes I use almond flour and honey. I’m thinking of trying maple syrup next
What are the chances of using self rising flour eliminating the soda, baking powder and salt? I seem to always taste the baking powder in homemade recipes and do not like the taste. Sounds like a good recipe for me otherwise.
Hi Lauren, I love your banana bread. You don’t know how many times I have thrown out brown , or speckle bananas, till I came across your recipe. It came out delicious, with or without nuts. Keep up with your scratch recipes. Thank you. Gail
My daughter was begging me to make banana bread. I lost my other recipe, and I’m glad I’ve found this one, because it’s now replaced my go-to! I did do something extra prior to baking: cover top with chopped walnuts, drizzle 1/2 cup melted butter to cover the top, and then sprinkle top with raw cane sugar crystals. It is absolutley delicious and everyone is loving it. Making more tomorrow! Thank you.
I have had a lot of different banana bread recipes that I have made over the years… I wasn’t sure how this one would turn out… It turned out perfect! my neighbor even loved it… this recipe is a keeper for me!
My go to recipe! Love this one! Comes out soft and delicious! I add candied pecans and it is amazing!
I really like them, but I recommend you do it with honey and chocolate chips.
I love that with a touch I can get the recipe doubled or even tripled with out having to figure it out myself…I’m a stay at home Mom of 3 and 2 nieces and anything made simple is for me, lol. And I have all the ingredients ❣️
Can I double the batter all at once so I can make two loaves ? Or should I make two separate bowls of batter?
Yes, that will be fine.
Flowed the recipe and the temperature settings (325F = 170C). Bread got burnt in 30 min. No luck tasting it)
The bread was a bit salty for my taste. With the soda, powder and salt. Will cut back the salt next time. Otherwise it’s a good recipe.
Ahhh the best I have made so far
This is the best banana bread I’ve ever made! 10/10 I used yellow bananas with spots and freckles, so not overly ripe. But I’m learning not to overmix my batters. I only mix until each ingredient is incorporated. I also leveled the batter in the pan with an icing spatula. The top came out gently domed with almost no cracking. Beautiful! And so tasty!
Thanx for posting recipe, Lauren. It’s delicious!!! 😋
I’ve been making it ever since I first tried it.
Love it n so does my family.
Great recipe. I made a few changes to suit our preferences; reduced sugar to 1/3 cup using brown sugar, chopped walnuts in mixture and topped with nuts and sprinkle brown sugar. Aussie summer is ripening bananas too quickly, thanks for this solution.
This recipe is perfect as it is! I hate when people make revisions :/
I’ve been making this recipe for about 6 years. It never lets me down. I’ve tried different variations like adding chocolate chips, walnuts or making it as muffins… every time it is absolutely delicious!
I made this and it turned out lovely. Was a big hit with the family. I used 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 white sugar instead of 1 cup of all white sugar. I only had two bananas but added a bit of cream cheese and walnuts. Turned out great despite these differences!
First time to use this recipe. Definitely a keeper. I used half white sugar and half brown sugar, just because I saw several recipes that used brown sugar. Bread came out great. I cooked it for 60 minutes and checked it with a thermometer, as I saw the ideal temp was 200-205. It wa so lay at 190, so I put it back in for 3 minutes and perfect. Wish I had walnuts in the pantry. Next time.
Very good but I cut down on the sugar about 1/4 c because of ripe bananas . It was very moist and delicious that I have started making double batches to keep up with the demand in my household.
Lenora, did only use 1/4 cup of sugar ? Or did you take a way a 1/4 cup and used 3/4 cup?
took away 1/4th of a cup and used 3/4 of a cup instead
My kitchen smells so good 😊 it’s a keeper for sure
I added about 1/3 cup of sour cream and about a tablespoon of cream cheese and it was one of my favourite banana bread recipes!
Just curious as to why you felt the need to add sour cream and cream cheese to banana bread recipe. Can you advise?
I have been using this recipe for several months now, and it comes out PERFECTLY. EVERY. TIME.
Mine too
I made the recipe with vanilla added (reducing the milk) as someone suggested and added chocolate chips. It’s fabulous! It will be THE banana bread recipe for me now! ;-D
This is my go to recipe for banana bread!!
I’ve made this recipe multiple times with the following modifications:
– I always add 1 tsp of pure vanilla extract (not imitation) to me wet ingredients .
– Sometimes I use whipping cream instead of milk – reduce to 1/2 Tbsp.
– And depending on the number of overripe bananas I have, I use 4 instead of 3 (all other ingredient amounts remain the same but you may need to cook an extra 10-15 minutes – i.e 1h 20-25 min).
I’ve also gone between using a standup mixer versus hand mixing and found its a better consistency when mixed by hand (literally by hand – not a hand mixer as I haven’t tried that).
Love it and so does everyone else. Quick and easy too!
BEST RECIPE EVER
The best banana bread recipe ever!!
Loved it!my kids who are fussy Eaters loved it too! I halved the sugar and it still tasted great! Already made this 3 times this month
Delicious recipe. But please do NOT put wax paper in the oven! Parchment paper only.
I had a tried and true recipe that I was always using.
But I thought I would check out the net to see if my recipe was close to anyone else’s, and there’s one, that was similar.
I baked this recipe and I can honestly say that it’s just as good if not little better than my old recipe.
I will be using this one from now on.
At least for a while unless they ask for the other banana bread. 😊♥️
20 May 2020
It is always moist and light. This is becoming my go-to BB recipe. I love it! 💝
DormantBaker is back in the saddle! 😁
Thank youuuuu!!!
Amazing recipe, thanks for sharing! Will make again
This is about the fourth time in making this bread. It is sooo very good and so easy. Thank you for sharing it with everyone!!!😊
First time I made it I almost burned it…. I drenched the loaf in water and put it back in on low temperature…. Turned out just fine…. Next time I made it I saw some dates close to me… I chopped a few….. Super nice…. Now I am starting to get requests for your banana bread.
Hi! I came by your recipe and made it for my family. We loved it! I added raisins and choco chips and it turned out delicious! Thanks for this recipe! God bless. 😊
My batter was pretty thick. Is that normal? It’s baking now.
Wanted to make some banana bread today and realize that I had no boxed in the cupboard. I have your recipe in the oven right now and I am awaiting take out by its 3:30 today. I will give you the results but I have to tell you it was kind of exciting to make this out of scratch and not just from a box!
best banana bread ever
I made this recipe today and it is sooo good. I did end up only putting 3/4 tbsp of milk and adding 1 and 1/4 tbsp of greek yogurt. It is delicious. Best one i ever made.
So so delicious! I doubled the recipe since I had a lot of bananas to use up and I am sure glad I did! I found my loaves had to bake for 80 minutes, they weren’t quite done at 70, but the tops did not get too brown, they were perfect. Enjoyed by my entire family, I will definitely be making this recipe again! Thanks so much!
I made the recipe witch four medium bananas and some pecans on top – turned out amazingly!
Hi! I just have baking powder. No baking soda. Any recommendations? Many thanks!
Add an additional 2 teaspoons of baking powder to compensate (so 3 total teaspoons of baking powder).
Nice recipe, I did half sugar and cinnamon… But delicious and soft.
Can almond milk be used in place of regular milk? That’s all I have in my fridge right now
Yes, thats fine! Enjoy.
Can I use Splenda?
You could but if you are looking for a low sugar banana bread, I would highly suggest my “skinny” banana bread instead of this recipe: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/skinny-banana-bread/
I have tried a ton of banana breads and this one was my favorite!! Thanks so much!
This recipe is great! It is my go to banana bread recipe. I have made it so many times! I made some for my friend and the love it too. Just made a loaf this morning and can’t wait to eat it this morning with some coffee 🙂
Amazing!!
Extremely good banana bread
Love this recipe! It’s become my go-to food for sharing with friends and family and they all love it!
I am about to try the recipe. Hope it turns out well!
Ruby Fifer
I forgot how good. Fresh-from-the-oven banana walnut bread was. I just retired and jumped into baking again. By shear luck I chose your recipe which was easy and fabulously delicious. I will repeat this again soon. Thanks.
I made this today and I doubled the ingredients to make 2 loaves. It was a hit with my family. I will definitely make this again.
It was easy and delicious!
All of my banana trees (6) at home ripened at the same time so I have SO MANY bananas! I decided to use this recipe because of the reviews! And it did not disappoint! It is absolutely delicious. The bread was super soft and moist! Tastes way better than the store bought one! Will make some more tonight before my bananas go bad. I also layered the bottom of the tin with banana and made it an upside down banana bread! Thank you!
This was my first time making banana bread and it turned out amazing:-) Definitely remaking this in the future and sharing this recipe with friends!!
This recipe was so easy! It’s still in the oven but my home smells delish! Can’t wait to taste it!!
This is my first time ever baking banana bread, it teased good before I put it in the oven, know one will believe I did it from scratch it’s delicious. Can hardly wait for my friends come over tonight to try it.
This was the 3rd attempt on baking a banana bread (previously I tried vegan banana bread–failed terribly). I absolutely loved making this! Super easy and so sooo scrumptious!! I added crushed almonds and choc chips, which gave it that extra crunch and sweetness. This is my new fav recipe! Thanks so much for sharing.
The instructions were clear and the results were phenomenal. This will be my reference when making banana bread in the future.
Loved that you added extra notes. I did use tin over my banana bread. Thank you.
This recipe is perfect! I picked it because it has 5 stars, which it deserves! I’ve been making this every week for the last three weeks with bananas that usually get tossed, and its the same every time very consistent recipe. I actually just put a loaf in with pecans and golden raisins! Its also very easy to make, I’m a 24 year old man and have no issues! Try it!
Absolutely DELICIOUS!!! So good. We ate the whole loaf in one night!
Loved your recipe,but it got real brown on the bottom and sides before it was done.
Made it for my wife tonight and it was awesome. added pecans and chocolate chips. Thank you
I have made a ton of banana bread using several different and this one is one I will keep using it was very moist.
I personally love this recipe!- My family not so much, they like it dryer. So I added 2 cups of Special K Red Berries cereal. OMG SO GOOD!!
Banana Breath was Soo good! Thank you! A new hit, actually a Home Run!
Done baking my 1st time Banana Bread in 5 minutes. Hope it is a good one, thanks for letting me use your recipe!
Trying now! I doubled it so hope it turns out!
Delicious!
It came out a tan ish color but tasted amazing
Thank you so much for this recipe! It was a spontaneous decision to make it tonight, but I had 3 beyond-ripe bananas, and I could hear my recently deceased grandmother’s voice telling me (for the 700th time) that you never throw away overripe bananas, you make banana bread! Hers was the best ever (guess I’m a little biased), and I do now have all of her recipes, but I found your recipe and it looked so simple … so I literally just made my first banana bread (by myself, without my grandmother)! I added chopped pecans into the mix before baking it in my grandmother’s milk-white Westinghouse loaf pan, which is probably older than I am. It came out great! Thanks again!!
My picky husband was so pleased! The bread came out very moist and super tasty. Thank you.
I’d like to make this in the smaller loaf baking pans. What is the time midification? terri Molina your modification topping sounds nice. Will try it. Also will be addin nuts n cho chips to batter
Haven’t done a whole lot of baking in my life, this was easy to follow and easy to make. I’ve made it two times now, once for Thanksgiving, And just now tonight. “YUMMY”! It’s really hard to mess this up.
Can you use self rising flour
I haven’t tested it, but it should work if leave out the baking powder, baking soda and salt from the recipe.
Perfect! &Tasty
I bumped up the number of bananas and added toasted pecans to the mix. Then sprinkled them across the top, along with turbinado sugar for a nice crunchy top.
Amazing.
Love this recipe. I made 6 batches.
I have tried this recipe twice and it has not failed me im very impressed great recipe and very easy to follow
Personally I’d cut the salt down to 1/2 tsp. It was to salty in my opinion. Aside from that amazing
The best and easiest banana bread ever!
Thank you very much ❤️
This recipe is so easy and the results are always the same. Once I take out of loaf pan, my family is slicing it up hot.
LOVE this recipe and have made it numerous times. always comes out perfect.
But, for Halloween I was wondering if Pumpkin could be substituted for the bananas and in what amount? Can you advise?
I have not tested to see if you can substitute pumpkin for bananas, so I’m not sure.
Here is my favorite pumpkin bread recipe. https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-bread/
Awesome recipe.. so yummy..can we use brown sugar instead of normal sugar??
Yes, that should be fine.
Hi, can you use frozen bananas for this recipe!??
That should be fine, if you thaw them first.
Delicious! Very moist and baked perfectly according to the directions. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Really good and moist. The only thing I’d change is the quantity of the sugar, is too sweet for me. Thank you for the recipe.
Mine is in the oven right now.
I added 2 cups walnuts
Super simple recipe to follow for beginners. As someone who swears she can’t bake (just ask all my past botched pies, cakes, and cookies), I was pleasantly surprised to see how great the banana bread turned out – moist, not dense, perfect flavor. Making this banana bread gave me more confidence that I CAN bake if I just practice LOL. Next time, I’ll try adding vanilla and nutmeg!
Same!! This turned out amazing!! And now just like you I have tried other recipes now that I know I can actually bake. 😁
great recipe. very moist. I was wondering if you substitute some oil for some of the butter?
That would be fine 🙂
Simply wonderful…I bake a lot of sweets and I am always searching for the perfect banana bread…this might be it…Thanks
Are use brown sugar instead of white sugar and it was amazing
I made it this morning. Best banana bread recipe till date. Light, tasty and moist. Definitely making it again. Thanks for the recipe
Thanks so much for the great comment!
Made this recipe this morning and it was so easy and even tastier!!! Used 4 bananas and it had an amazingly intense banana flavor!!!! I thought I was in heaven!!!!
Topped batter with brown sugar….🍌yum!!!!
Thanks for taking the time to comment!
I have tried your recipe twice and loved it thanks
I made this recipe today, doubling it to make one big tray of 24 muffins. They are very tasty with a nice consistency! (I do wonder if it would alter the recipe too much if I used half the amount salt called for, due to health reasons.) Overall very nice and simple! Thanks!
That would be fine! You may also like my Skinny Banana Bread recipe! It gets rave reviews 🙂 https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/skinny-banana-bread/
How long to bake for standard muffins?
Hi Lindsey,
Bake muffins for 18-25 minutes! I have a “skinny banana bread muffins” recipe if your interested :).
Terrific recipe. Having made banana bread from other recipes, I decided to add vanilla extract, walnuts and raisins; and omit the cinnamon. Lovely result. Thank you!
made it and it was amazing. thank you for the recipe
I made this today for my family and it turned out amazing! It was light, moist and tasty. I did added 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg and teaspoon of vanilla:) I tried on whim since we had two bunches of bananas going bad and happy I found this recipe. My husband who lives his mom’s banana bread said it was the best he has tasted! I will make another one and freeze or gift.
I loved how much this banana bread rose and doesn’t have that dense, wetness on the bottom. It’s much fluffier and more tender than the usual! I did replace the 1 T milk with 1/4 C sour cream and was happy with it.
Can I substitute butter for oil? And how much if it’s possible?
Sure, you will just loose some of that great flavor. Substitute about 1/4 cup oil.
I never bake or cook…EVER! We had exactly 3 very ripe bananas that were going to be pitched I made the comment I would turn them into bread and so I did. I followed this recipe exactly and it turned out amazing! My first time following a baking recipe.
OMG!!! Love Love Love!! I’m new to baking and wanted to find an easy homemade banana bread for my toddler (less preservatives and other ingredients no one can ever pronounce..the better!!) I did add a few more shakes of cinnamon and a tsp of organic vanilla extract and I hate to say it…but it was better than my momma’s!! Thanks for the easy, yummy recipe!!! My daughter absolutely loved it!!!
Love it! I substituted almond milk and added some swirls of almond butter on top! So delicious!
I’ve tried this recipe twice already and it is simply the best banana bread ever. I also love the fact that it stays so nice and moist.
I decided to try this recipe as it looked very simple and easy which is what I love. I followed the directions and it came out perfectly! I’ve had a couple banana bread fails so I was excited this one worked out so well. However, for me this bread was not banana-ee enough. I will use this recipe again maybe with a tad bit more banana and a dash of vanilla. Thank you for this simple recipe.
I tried this recipe and was skeptical if would be moist but it really makes the most moist and delicious banana bread! Thanks!
I love it and so does my family and grandkids! I like the cinnamon in it. But I love cinnamon. It came out very moist and I will definitely make it again!
So delicious! The whole family loves it. Very simple recipe.
Will definitely make it again soon. I would avoid using cinnamon next time. I was sorry I added it. I think had I added Alspice instead I would’ve given it a 5 star rating. Very moist and delicious otherwise.
Made it but added the rest of my yogurt, chocolate chips and walnuts. I doubled the recipe and made 3 small tins. It smells fantastic!
Thanks
Turned out great! Simply delicious.
Waiting for it to finish baking! Smells AMAZING ?
It was great; we loved it. This time I had only 2 little bananas and two little pears and I used 1/2 brown 1/2 white sugar – waiting for it to come out of the oven now…hope it’s as good as the original!
I use raw sugar very moist my fam loves it.
I added walnuts and some leftover apple sauce (about 1/4 cup). I also only used 3/4 cup of sugar as we do not like things too sweet. It was amazing. Next time I am going to add some lemon zest.
Very good, I added sour cream and made a strudel topping.
Love that idea–sounds delicious!
Amazing recipe, i had only two bananas so added about 1/4 cup of almond milk and 1/4 cup of almond flour, and mixed sugar brown with white. So delicious and fluffy. Definitely saving this.
I tried with brown sugar instead of white and was perfect!
Very good recipe,we love it!
Simple, tasty, moist… Awesome!
Thanks for sharing!
This recipe is awesome!! I use It all the time….next time I will try it with brown sugar instead,of regular..i just like to try different things but tjis recipe is,perfect!! Thanks
I have a question : is all bread having 223 kcal oraz one slice? and could I use honey , not sugar?
That is calories per slice. I haven’t tested with honey, but it may work. If you’re looking for a healthier banana bread recipe, I’d suggest this one: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/skinny-banana-bread/
I made this as my first time making banana bread. It turned out wonderfully! I added pecans and it was delicious. It was a bit dry but I’m sure I just need to work on my technique. Thank you for this recipe!
I have use this recipe over and over and over all my kids love it and my husband has told me not to change a thing thank you so much
Excellent! The step by step photos were really helpful and the loaf turned out perfectly. Still moist and delicious even a few days later.
And oil instead of butter 😉
(for vegans)
I make your bread all the time , everyone loves it ! But was wondering how many servings are there to a loaf .
There are roughly 12 servings (slices) per loaf!
I made some of this banana bread for breakfast, and it turned out great! My boyfriend and I both love it!
I did have to substitute 3/4 cup of honey for the sugar (didn’t have sugar) and 3 tsps of baking powder for the baking soda (didn’t have it, either), but it was delicious all the same! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Maybe cut salt to 1/2 or 1/4 teaspoon. Came out a bit too much salt
Yes I did cut down my salt and then it became perfect. I blamed my saltiness on maybe I used salted butter that’s why.
If you are vegan, you can substitute milk for almond milk and 3 eggs for 3 tablespoons of flax seed and 1 tablespoon of water. It works just fine!
Can v use brown sugar or jaggry instead of sugar??
That should be fine…
Yes, I used 3/4 cup of brown sugar and a tablespoon of cane sugar, instead of white sugar. If you’ve already done this, then you know, but the flavor of the banana bread has a very nice, light molasses flavor. Toasted slices with butter or sharp cheddar cheese (yes…cheddar), is fantastic.
Delicious!
I used wheat flour because at the last minute I realized I didn’t have white flour, added a tsp of vanilla and twice the amount of milk (almond milk). In the oven now. I hope it turns out wellDaw
I have done a similar banana bread before and added sultanas for a change
It was easy to follow, and I added chocolate chips to the top.
We prepped the bananas before realizing we had no butter so substituted apple butter. Also we used almond milk instead of dairy. It’s in the oven now and we have our fingers crossed!
Thank you. Great recipe. Sooo good. Only change was I used almond milk in place of milk.
I made this and used half gluten free flour with xantham in it! I also added honey and on top I put candied date mixture ! Was fabulous! Thankyou
Thank you !!! It turned out excellent. The only thing I changed was I used 1 tbsp water instead of milk, and I added 1/2 tsp vanilla.
Made this last night but added some vanilla. Wow! It was wonderful. Came out perfect.
How much vanilla?
I found the batter was rather stiff so I added another egg and some sherry, rather nice.
Just maid it and indeed very good
I had to leave it in longer than the time u said leave it in
Even with adding chopped Pecans (1/2 cup) and Raisins (3/4 cup), and 1/4 cup Honey, the bread turned out moist & delicious! Before baking I topped it with crushed Pecans and Raw Sugar My family went wild!
Very easy. Turned out excellent and so moist. Thanks.
Easy, moist and delicious
I made muffins with recipe.baked for 30 min.
Thank for idea. Gonna try instesd of bread.
Family said this is the best banana bread recipe!
For a richer flavor, use over-ripe bananas (the skin should be turning black). Roast the bananas for 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Allow to cool before using in the recipe. Also, brown the butter in a small pot (do not allow to scorch). Allow the browned butter to cool before creaming with sugar. If you decide to add nuts, be sure to toast them in the oven before adding it to the batter.
These extra step will make the bread much more flavorful!
After 1 hour and 15 mins at 325 degrees the cake wasn’t even close to being done. I would bake it next time at 350 for at least 10 mins longer.
Best banana bread recipe I’ve ever tried! Usually I let it sit in the refrigerator overnight before I taste it because it’s better that way. Not this time. It was delicious when it was still warm. I’m definitely making this again!
Happy to see the positive reviews. i wanted to try a new banana bread recipe. I have a few that I really love, but always like to try new recipes. I was surprised to see this didn’t have vanilla or brown sugar in it, so it’s my first time tying a banana bread without those ingredients. Will update after it bakes. The large variance on time is weird to me as is the low oven temperature.
i LOVE this recipe! it was so easy and fun to make and it was especially delicious with the addition of toasted walnuts and chocolate. i am definitely going to make this recipe again.
Love the recipe! Everyone at my house couldn’t get enough of my banana bread. Thank you!
Kudo,s My pregnant co-worker is craving banana bread. I made this for her. School was canceled today from flooding roads. Im looking at this banana loaf I made. I decided to try it! Delicious!! Now, on my day off Im making a second loaf. Thanks for sharing a quick and easy recipe!!
Lunch Lady
Smyrna, TN
This the best banana bread I have ever had. Very easy to make and everyone loved it. Thanks.
Sounds delicious, however I want to know if I can cut the sugar to 1/2 cup? Will it change recipe (other than sweetness)? Plan on making today if I can reduce the sugar. Oh, and will be adding some chopped dates left over from another recipe. Thanks!
That would be fine. I also have a “skinny” banana bread recipe on my site that is fantastic! It has just 5 tablespoon of sugar: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/skinny-banana-bread/
I made this with 1/2 c brown sugar (found out I had no white sugar as I originally thought), some chopped dates I needed to use up, and some walnuts I put in the mini chopper to grind up, then sprinkled on top before baking; they got toasted in oven and perfectly crunchy, stuck nicely to loaf after baking too. This bread was AMAZING. My search is now OVER for the perfect banana bread! Love love love the texture, not airy like sandwich bread, nor a dense brick either, which other recipes I’ve made turn out to be, it’s just right. I believe it’s due to several factors your recipe has that all others lack: more flour, lower bake temp, and added soda and baking powder *combined*. I’m deleting my other 3 recipes I’ve been using, yours is IT from now on. My subs were based on what I had on hand, not that I wanted to change this perfect recipe. Next time will bake as is, but with still 1/2 c white sugar, just a personal preference. Not sure if dates/walnuts/brown sugar added anything to the recipe, as it’s perfect as is, just didn’t want them to go to waste. Sadly, the loaf is now gone as we couldn’t help but just keep eating eating and eating, it was THAT GOOD! I’m off to the store to buy more bananas so I can bake again. Oh, I didn’t have a 9×5 pan, used 8×4, and it was fine, pretty much same bake time. Thanks very much for sharing the mother of ALL banana bread recipes. It is FANTASTIC and the BEST I’ve tasted. I’m also going to try your skinny loaf too, it looks great! Thank you also for your reply to my question.
I’m so thrilled to heat that! Thanks for coming back to share 🙂
I would disagree with that cook time. Mine only required about 25 mins in the oven
Really great! Left out one banana and added 3/4 cup blueberries and blackberries mixed. Also no cinnamon, but added 2 tsp vanilla. So far bext of 3 versions. Had to add more milk, maybe because bananas not ripe? Bakes in 55 minutes here at sea level (north Ca.). Shared with my sisters, they’ll try it soon.
Thanks
Love this easy recipe! I put peanut butter chips and brown sugar on top like a strusel of sorts but its amazing plain! Its my go to banana bread recipe!!
I made this with gluten free flour, an added teaspoon of ground cloves, and slightly green bannaners. Because the bananas are not so mushy i dug my clean hands in em and squished until moist. Cloves add depth and some extra aromatics. I greased the pan thickly, and the combination of the flour, the sugar, and the thick butter made the edges softly-chewy almost-caramelized. Yum. Had to bake for 1 hour and 20 mins.
I have been making the same banana bread recipe for years. I didn’t change because my family loved it. I made this recipe today and it’s even better! Evidently, a tablespoon of milk helps to perfect the texture. Thank you Lauren!
Hi, came out great…made with walnuts ❤️❤️❤️
I used this and switched it up slightly increasing the milk to 1 1/2 tablespoons and using wheat flour. Came out wonderful. Thank you for a great base recipe.
I’ll be ditching my old recipe that I’ve love for years. I found this because I didn’t have buttermilk on hand. I also added walnuts and it turned out great.
Sounds delicious! I’m really happy you enjoyed it!
Great easy recipe…my husband said to add it to my recipe box ?
Only substitution I made was brown sugar for white sugar….now on to try the lemon blueberry bread next.
Thx for the easy wonderful banana bread recipe.
Delicious banana bread! I’ve made it 3 times already and the kids love it!
Thanks for the recipie!
Ricardo
Love this recipe! Taste is amazing, I even added walnuts. Word to the wise being a Texas girl baking in Colorado – play with time. Pulled the bread out too early at 1hr but actually cooked through at 1hr 30min. I think 350 for 45 min would accomplish the same thing. Regardless! Sitting here enjoying some of the best banana bread I’ve ever baked! Thank you for the recipe!
Thanks for the great feedback Lauren!
Agree! Amazing recipe. I live in PA and mine was done in 1 hr 30 mins. I also added walnuts to mine. By far the best banana bread recipe I have found!!!!!!!! Definetely making this again.
Thanks for the high altitude suggestion. Tennessee girl baking in Colorado, saw a recipe that also suggested more flour and adding water. Doing both recipes to see the best outcome
Easy to make, smells great, thanks so much, giving the banana bread thumbs up.
Thanks so much David!
This is a amazing recipe will definitely make it again!!!
Thanks Colleen! I love to make them into muffins as well- I always store some in my freezer for quick snacks :).
I made this bread and it was the best banana bread- delicious and moist. It was very nostalgic- remind me of my mother’s rice cake at Caspian sea shore. Thank you.
Super delicious! I will intentionally buy older bananas just so I can bake this again. Adding toasted walnuts, vanilla ( I use the paste) and a bit of nutmeg.
Delicious!!
Excellent recipe. Made it with a cup of Toll House chocolate chips. I put the chips in a sandwich bag first, with a TBSP or two of flour and tossed the flour around to coat the chips. This way they don’t sink to the bottom. The flour helps keep them suspended in the batter. But, barely fold them into the batter so as not to remove all the flour.
I have 10 and 7 year old grandsons and they loved this!
Great! Best recipe that I’ve used thus far! I added a little bit of nutmeg and vanilla, turned out wonderful. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
I’m really happy to hear that Catherine! Thanks for your comment 🙂
Oh I do love the internet. I’ve been making this banana bread for years, but lost my tattered paper copy. So glad to find it here!
Wow! It turned out amazing. Added a sprinkle of mini morsels chocolate chips. I will be making this again.
I made this yesterday. Absolutely delicious! I made a double batch which yielded 5 mini loaves. I also omitted the cinnamon (personal taste) and added walnuts to 3 of my loaves. It took a little over an hour to cook. Great recipe that I will be using in the near future! Thanks for sharing!
Walnuts make a great addition! I’m happy you liked it–thanks for commenting!
Reva Lohr????
Can this be converted to a bread maker recipe?
Hi Mike,
I’ve never tried that. I do think this bread batter may be a little sticky for a bread machine and I am not sure how I could modify it appropriately! So sorry!
Sounds wonderful. However,I can not do Cinnamon. What spice would “you” substituted for the cinnamon?
Then I’m assuming you can’t use allspice either? I would just leave the cinnamon out 🙂
I would use cardamom to replace cinnamon.
This came together quick and baked up so nice.
Try a little nutmeg instead of the cinnamon
Try some ground ginger. So yummy!
I would give this 10 stars if I could! So delicious and really easy!
How would you convert the cooking time for the mini loafs baking pan?
How would you convert the cooking time for the mini loafs baking pan?
For mini loaves, check them around 30 minutes.
Ok. Just made it. Put chocolate chips in one. Had enough ripe bananas for a second loaf. Both wonderful!!