If you’re looking for an easy banana bread recipe, you’ve found it! With just 9 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep, it doesn’t get much easier than this! This moist, perfectly baked banana bread loaf is rich with real banana flavor and has just the right amount of added sweetness. Of all the banana bread recipes out there, this tried and true one is still my favorite.
I always get a little excited when I see that the bananas I bought a few days ago are starting to go bad because that means it’s time to make my favorite easy banana bread! This recipe has been a staple in my house for many years, and I hope you love it as much as I do!
What’s in This Easy Banana Bread Recipe?
- Bananas: Make sure to use overripe bananas for the best banana bread. The peels should be turning black, and the fruit should be browning in several places.
- Butter: Unsalted butter makes the bread moist and tender.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar sweetens the bread.
- Eggs: Bind the bread and keep it moist.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the sweet flavor of the bread.
- Flour: I used bread flour to give this bread an extra chewy and dense texture. All-purpose flour also works, or for a more delicate and cakey banana bread, use a 50-50 mix of all-purpose and cake flour.
- Leavening: Baking soda and baking powder work together to create a light and fluffy bread.
- Cinnamon: Adds a touch of warmth to the bread.
- Salt: Kosher salt enhances the overall flavor of the bread.
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How to Store
Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Let thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
Tips for Success
- Your bananas should be decently ripe before mixing into this batter. You can tell if they’re ready by giving them a gentle squeeze – if they’re a bit softer than normal, they should be good to go. Also, they should have plenty of brown spots!
- To quickly ripen a banana, pierce the peel with a fork, wrap it in a paper towel, and microwave on low power in 30-second increments for up to 2 minutes.
- Add some crunchy texture to the bread by tossing in ½ cup of chopped walnuts to the batter.
- Do you like chocolate and bananas together? Me too! Add ½ cup of dark chocolate chips to this recipe to make this bread even sweeter.
- Insert a long toothpick into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, you know the bread is done baking. Also, make sure the bread doesn’t get too brown! While it should brown slightly on top, too much browning means the bread is burned.
- Drizzle some caramel sauce on top for a sweet addition.
Top Reader Review
- “I love this recipe it came out perfect” -Bill P.
Easy Banana Bread Recipe
This easy banana bread recipe is moist, flavorful, and perfectly sweet. Made with just 9 ingredients in a little over an hour.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Total Time
: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas 300-360 grams, mashed
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter 75 grams, melted (⅔ stick)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar 150 grams
- 2 large eggs 100 grams, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- 1½ cups bread flour 180 grams (see note)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda 6 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking powder 4 grams
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9×5-inch Loaf Pan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan generously with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Add the bananas and butter into a large mixing bowl and whisk until combined and smooth.3 ripe bananas, ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- Add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla and mix well.¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt and mix until there are no dry spots remaining. Scrape the sides and bottom of bowl to make sure all the ingredients are incorporated.1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 1½ cups bread flour
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on the bread to make sure it does not get too brown. If it does, tent with a bit of aluminum foil sprayed with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Remove from oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Note: You can use all-purpose flour if you don’t have bread flour. For a more delicate, cakey banana bread, you can use a 50-50 mix of all-purpose and cake flour in place of the bread flour.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Banana Bread Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 225
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 49mg16%
Sodium 224mg10%
Potassium 161mg5%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 260IU5%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Love this bread
I love this recipe it came out perfect
So glad you enjoyed it, Bill!