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Easy Banana Bread

By Lauren Allen on January 21, 2019, Updated October 22, 2019

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Our family’s very favorite Banana Bread Recipe is EASY, moist, and simply perfection! Look no further for a fool-proof banana bread recipe that turns out perfect every time.

A loaf of banana bread with a few slices cut.

I first shared this banana recipe way back in 2010. It’s one of those “staple” recipes in my collection that I’ve made a thousand times. I love how simple the ingredients are and how easy it is to make. If you’re looking for a healthier banana bread recipe then be sure to check out my very popular Skinny Banana Bread!

What is banana bread?

Banana bread is a moist, cake-like bread that is a made using ripe, mashed bananas. It’s a “quick bread” which means the leavening agents in the batter are baking soda and baking powder, and not yeast, like regular bread recipes, so it’s ready to bake right away.

How to make Banana Bread:

  • In a small bowl mash three ripe bananas with a fork.

Three overly ripe bananas on a marble board next to another photo of a bowl with mashed bananas and the old banana peels in the background.

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the sugar and butter until it gets a light and fluffy texture.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Next, mix in the mashed bananas and milk.
Four process photos for making banana bread with instructions over each photo including a bowl with sugar and butter, eggs added one at a time, mashed banana and milk added, and then flour mixed in.
  • In another bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: four, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the creamed sugar mixture and stir until the batter is just combined, but don’t over-mix it.
  • Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch (or similar size) bread loaf pan and cook at 325 degrees for about an hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

A loaf of baked banana bread sitting on a marble board.

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 banana 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.

Tips for storing banana bread:

You can store banana bread at room temperature for 3-5 days.  You can also freeze banana bread.  I do this often with banana bread or with banana bread muffins and they freeze perfectly!

To freeze banana bread, allow the loaf or muffins to cool to room temperature and then store them in a freezer safe ziplock bag, removing all the air that you can. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw the banana bread, simply take it out of the freezer and let it come to room temperature before serving.

Overhead photo of a loaf of banana bread with a few slices cut from it.

Other Banana Bread 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 healthy banana bread with a few small changes including cutting the sugar in half. Check out my Skinny Banana Bread or Skinny Banana Bread Muffins.

To make banana bread muffins:

You can use this recipe to make banana bread muffins, if you’d like. Make the batter the same but bake them at 350 degrees for 18-25 minutes.

More Banana Bread Recipes:

  • Skinny Banana Bread
  • Banana Bread Bars
  • Healthy Banana Oat Muffins

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A loaf of banana bread with a few slices cut.

Our Favorite Banana Bread

Our family's very favorite Banana Bread Recipe is EASY, moist, simply perfection! Look no further for a fool proof banana bread recipe.
4.85 from 132 votes
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Course: bread, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Lauren Allen
Cost: $5-$6

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed (about 1 1/2 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). I also like to line the bottom of the pan with a small piece of parchment or wax paper.
  • 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 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 
  • Set aside to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before removing the bread from the pan and allowing it to cool completely.

Notes

Muffins: For banana bread muffins, bake them at 350 degrees for 18-25 minutes.
Other Variations:
  • Banana Nut Bread: Add your favorite nuts (I love to add walnuts) and gently stir them in the batter at the very end.
  • Chocolate Chip Banana Bread: Add one cup or more of chocolate chips to the batter at the end of preparation.
  • Healthy Banana Bread: I often make a healthy banana bread with a few small changes including cutting the sugar in half. Check out my Skinny Banana Bread or Skinny Banana Bread Muffins.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 68mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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*I first shared this recipe in June 2010. Updated January 2019.

 

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  1. Liane says

    June 12, 2019 at 1:19 pm

    4 stars
    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.

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  2. Meaghan M. says

    June 18, 2019 at 9:42 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious! The whole family loves it. Very simple recipe.

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  3. Anita says

    June 21, 2019 at 1:42 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  4. Dorothy says

    June 24, 2019 at 10:58 am

    I tried this recipe and was skeptical if would be moist but it really makes the most moist and delicious banana bread! Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Tonya Downey says

    June 27, 2019 at 1:00 am

    4 stars
    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.

    Reply
  6. Tutu says

    June 27, 2019 at 7:52 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  7. Ash says

    July 11, 2019 at 3:08 pm

    Love it! I substituted almond milk and added some swirls of almond butter on top! So delicious!

    Reply
  8. Ashley says

    July 17, 2019 at 2:35 pm

    5 stars
    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!!!

    Reply
  9. Chris Matney says

    July 26, 2019 at 8:48 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  10. Pepper says

    August 12, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    Can I substitute butter for oil? And how much if it’s possible?

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      August 13, 2019 at 5:34 pm

      Sure, you will just loose some of that great flavor. Substitute about 1/4 cup oil.

      Reply
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