Easy Banana Bread
This easy Banana Bread recipe is so soft and moist that you’ll make it every week. Make the best banana loaf with only a few simple ingredients!
Inspired by one of my favorite TikTokers, this banana bread recipe is one of my favorite baking recipes.
I’m not always a baking person, but I couldn’t resist making this banana recipe after finding a whole bunch of bananas during grocery shopping.
This recipe is super easy to make, and with only a few ingredients, you can have a sweet and tasty treat that everyone can enjoy.
Bonus points for the heavenly aroma that will sweep your home.
What is Banana Bread?
Banana bread is an easy, sweet, quick bread made with mashed bananas.
Mainly made with overripe bananas, this sweet bread recipe is the perfect snack for any day of the week.
This quick bread has a few variations, but this recipe is just for beginners like me.
Or anyone looking to whip up a quick treat.
Ingredients To Use
Banana bread is a simple bread loaf to make.
The ingredients listed below are what I used for this recipe.
I’ll also note a few additional ingredients you can add to make it a little different from mine.
- Banana – your bananas should be overripe for best results.
- Dry Ingredients – flour, cinnamon powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt
- Wet Ingredients – egg, melted butter/vegetable oil, vanilla extract
- Brown Sugar
Optional ingredients to try are:
- Chocolate chips
- Nuts – almond, cashews, peanuts
- Raisins/Craisins
Note: You can freeze your bananas for better storage if you’re not ready to make this recipe. When you’re ready to bake, thaw and drain the liquid.
How To Make Banana Bread
Baking isn’t my strong suit, but when I do, I love it.
This recipe is one of those easy recipes you can’t mess up, not even me.
Even the kids can have fun with this one.
Steps:
- Mash bananas in a bowl then set aside.
- Whisk together dry ingredients – flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- Add beaten egg, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract to mashed bananas and mix to incorporate ingredients.
- Combine dry ingredients into the mashed bananas mixture. Fold together until well combined.
- Add craisins, chocolate chips, or nuts to the batter.
- Scoop batter into a greased 8-inch loaf pan. Top with sliced almonds and bake for 45-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan.
- Slice and serve.
Note: You can ripen your bananas by baking them in the oven at 350 degrees F for 15 mins.
Serving Suggestions
Banana bread makes excellent snacks for you and the kids anytime.
You can even enjoy it with a bowl of ice cream for the best dessert.
If you like this banana recipe, try my Jamaican Banana Fritters and 3-Ingredients Banana Pancakes.
Tips for Making Banana Bread
I’m no baker, but I do like a challenge.
Here are some quick tips I learned to make the best banana loaf bread ever:
- Instead of brown sugar, you can use any sweetener, such as maple syrup.
- Do not overmix your batter, as this can cause your bread to become dense.
- Quick Pro Tip: Toss add-ins like raisins with flour before adding to your batter. It helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
- If your banana bread cracks at the top before completely baking, this can mean the temperature is too high.
- Don’t overbake your banana bread. Remove from pan after cooling for best results.
Why You Should Make This Recipe:
- Make Ahead – impress your friends or guests with this recipe when you make it ahead of their arrival.
- Easy To Make – this recipe took me 20 minutes to whip up and pop in the oven.
- Perfect Quick Snack –this sweet treat is my go-to whenever I need a light snack.
Storage Tips
Store your cooled banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days.
Reheat in a microwave for 10 seconds and serve.
You can also freeze your quick bread.
Wrap tightly before storage or keep in an airtight container for a few weeks.
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Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 overripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup butter or vegetable oil
- 1 egg room temperature
- ¼ cup craisins optional
- Optional: almonds for topping
Instructions
- Mash bananas in a bowl then set aside.
- Whisk together dry ingredients – flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- Add beaten egg, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract to mashed bananas and mix to incorporate ingredients.
- Combine dry ingredients into the mashed bananas mixture. Fold together until well combined.
- Add craisins, chocolate chips, or nuts to the batter.
- Scoop batter into a greased 8-inch loaf pan. Top with sliced almonds and bake for 45-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
Notes for Making Banana Bread
- Instead of brown sugar, you can use any sweetener, such as maple syrup.
- If your banana bread cracks at the top before completely baking this can mean the temperature is too high.
- Don’t overbake your banana bread. Remove from pan after cooling.
