When life hands you overripe bananas, make this Easy Banana Bread Recipe a family favorite that’s ready in a snap, made with love, and devoured in minutes. It’s that perfect blend of sweet, moist, and comforting that brings everyone back for just one more slice.
No mixer needed, no fancy ingredients. Just a bowl, a spoon, and a warm oven. Whether you’re baking on a slow Sunday morning or whipping up a quick loaf for a neighbor, this recipe delivers the moist banana bread magic every single time.
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🍽️ Why This Banana Bread Always Works
It’s foolproof, versatile, and downright cozy. This banana bread recipe moist is light, fluffy, and sweet without being too sugary making it one of the best banana bread recipes you’ll ever bake. Great for breakfast, snack time, or turning into dessert bread with a swirl of cream cheese frosting or chocolate chips.
📋 Ingredients You Need to make Banana Bread Recipe
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup melted butter (or neutral oil)
- ¾ cup sugar (white, brown, or a mix)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional: ½ tsp cinnamon or ½ cup chopped nuts
🥄 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in eggs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Stir gently until just combined don’t overmix.
- Pour the batter into your loaf pan. Smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack and let cool completely.
⏱️ Quick Recipe Info
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings: 10 slices
- Calories: ~210 per slice
💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- ✅ Only 1 bowl and basic pantry ingredients
- ✅ Incredibly moist banana bread every time
- ✅ Easy to customize with nuts, chocolate, or spices
- ✅ Perfect starter for kids or baking beginners
- ✅ Feels like baking sweets with Grandma on a rainy day
🍌 Add a Twist with These Variations
- Mix in chocolate chips or peanut butter chips
- Add a cream cheese swirl for food cakes flair
- Use whole wheat flour for added heartiness
- Sprinkle with sugar before baking for a crackly top
- Top with chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch
👩🍳 Pro Tips for Banana Bread Perfection
- Use bananas with brown spots or blackened skin they’re sweeter and softer
- Don’t overmix your batter it makes the loaf dense
- Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly
- Want a bakery-style loaf? Sprinkle oats or turbinado sugar before baking
🧊 Storage & Freezing Banana Bread Recipe
- Room Temp: Store tightly wrapped for up to 4 days
- Fridge: Keeps well for 5–6 days
- Freezer: Wrap slices individually and freeze up to 3 months. Reheat to serve warm!
Looking for a café-style version? Try our Banana Bread Recipe Starbucks Copycat it’s a moist and nutty dream!
🥰 Final Thoughts from Emma
This Easy Banana Bread Recipe is the kind of cozy kitchen staple that never fails. It’s sweet, soft, and reminds me of baking barefoot on a quiet morning banana-scented air and all. Whether you’re new to banana recipes or just need something quick and comforting, this loaf is love in every slice.
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Easy Banana Bread
Equipment
- 9×5‑inch loaf pan
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter or neutral oil
- 3/4 cup sugar white, brown, or a mix
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon optional
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in eggs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chopped nuts if using. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.