Freshly baked banana bread loaf with moist slices — This banana bread is so easy it’s bananas! Soft, sweet, and golden.

This Banana Bread So Easy It’s Bananas might just be the only recipe you ever need. It’s that good sweet, moist, and bursting with warm banana flavor. Whether you’ve got brown bananas sitting on the counter or you’re just craving a slice of comfort, this is the loaf that delivers every time.

Inspired by the cozy simplicity of Sally’s Banana Bread and passed down with love, this version is a cross between a delicious banana bread recipe and the kind Grandma used to whip up after Sunday supper.

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🧺 Serving Versatility

Slice it warm with a pat of butter, toast it for breakfast, slather it with peanut butter, or make it into banana bread French toast. Want dessert? Add chocolate chips or a swirl of cream cheese frosting for a bakery-style treat.

📋 Ingredients

3 very ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
¾ cup granulated sugar
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment.
Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla.
Add dry ingredients: Sprinkle in flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Mix just until combined don’t overmix!
Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Banana bread batter poured into loaf pan — Just mix, pour, and bake banana bread really can be this easy.

⏱️ Quick Details

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: ~210 per slice

💛 Why This Is the Best Banana Bread

✅ Seriously the best banana bread for beginners
✅ Uses pantry staples and easy bread recipes techniques
✅ So moist and flavorful, it rivals bakery versions
✅ Customizable with nuts, chocolate, or spices
✅ Great base for all your banana recipes

🍌 Fun Banana Bread Facts

Banana bread gained popularity in the U.S. during the Great Depression when wasting food was out of the question so overripe bananas were put to good use. This banana bread recipe moist keeps that spirit alive while delivering the kind of soft, rich loaf that feels both nostalgic and fresh.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Warmed up with a pat of salted butter
Toasted with cream cheese or almond butter
With chopped walnuts or mini chocolate chips baked in
Turned into French toast or dessert with a drizzle of caramel

👩‍🍳 Pro Tips for Success

Use bananas that are almost black they’re the sweetest and softest.
Don’t overmix the batter or it’ll get dense.
Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly in the oven.
For an extra-moist banana bread, add 2 tablespoons of sour cream.

🧊 Storage & Freezing

Room Temp: Store wrapped on the counter for 3–4 days.
Fridge: Stays fresh up to 7 days.
Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temp or microwave a slice to warm.

Slice of moist banana bread with butter on rustic plate — Soft, sweet, and perfect with a pat of butter banana bread made simple.

Want a twist? Try our Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls for a sweet morning surprise!

🥰 Final Thoughts from Emma

I’ve tried dozens of banana breads in my time, but this one? It’s pure joy. Truly, banana bread so easy it’s bananas and I mean that in the best way! Whether you’re new to baking or just love cozy kitchen moments, this loaf is your trusty go-to.

🍌 Got extra bananas? Try my easy banana bread recipe or browse all our favorite banana recipes!
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