The best Banana Bread recipe is soft, moist, and turns out perfectly every single time! This is our go-to banana bread recipe we have made thousands of times!
Mom's traditional Banana Bread is always a winner.
Mom's traditional Banana Bread is always a winner.I'm sure everyone has that special Banana Bread recipe their mom made them as a kid, and this is mine. I have to be honest that I've since come to love our Healthy Banana Bread recipe even more, but if you're looking for a sweet, bakery-style banana bread, than this one is for you! I love how easy and quick it is to whip up, and I double the recipe to make two loaves because it always vanishes almost instantly.
And if you want an even healthier version, try my Protein Banana Bread.
How to make Banana Bread:
Make Batter: Mash three bananas in a bowl. Mix butter and sugar in a separate bowl, until light and fluffy. Add eggs, mixing after each one then add mashed banana and milk. Combine the dry ingredients in another bowl then add to the wet ingredients. Stir just until everything is combined.
Bake: Pour batter into a greased loaf pan (8.5×4.5). Bake at 350°F (160°C) for about an hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center. Let cool then slice and enjoy!
Storing and Freezing Instructions:
To Store: This easy banana bread will stay good at room temperature for 3-5 days.
To Freeze: Let the loaf cool completely then transfer to an airtight container or freezer safe bag for up to 3 months. Let it thaw on the counter at room temperature before serving.
Recipe Variations:
- Healthy Banana Bread: Less sugar and butter and just over 100 calories per slice.
- Protein Banana Bread: 6 grams of protein and only 1 gram of fat per slice!
- Chocolate Banana Bread: For the chocaholic, a double chocolate version with chocolate chips! Truly a yummy dessert!
- Banana Bread Bars: Think banana bread but in brownie form! It also has a brown butter glaze that's to die for.
- Banana Bundt Cake with the tastiest cream cheese frosting.
More Quick Breads:
- Cranberry Orange Bread
- Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
- Lemon Blueberry Bread
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
- Zucchini Bread
- Applesauce Bread
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Recipe
Banana Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 1/2 cup butter (113g)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Optional: Stir in 1 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment.
- Wet ingredients: Mix sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add mashed banana and milk and stir to combine.
- Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
- Combine: Add to the wet ingredients and stir everything just until combined. Stir in nuts or chocolate, if desired.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store leftover at room temperature or in the fridge, for 3-5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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*I first shared this recipe in June 2010. Updated January 2019 and March 2023 and March 2025.
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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!