Sharing our Best Banana Bread Recipe for you to make and enjoy with your friends and family. So moist, easy and delicious, it will be your new go to Banana Bread the whole family will love.
BANANA BREAD RECIPE
Our family loves banana bread! Does yours? We have tried several recipes because when I buy fresh bananas, they are either gobbled up quickly or they sit on the counter ignored by everyone. Can you relate?
But I don’t mind because I can take those ripe bananas and turn them into delicious banana bread with our favorite banana bread recipe!
HOW TO MAKE BANANA BREAD
- Use ripe bananas. Ripe bananas are extra sweet which allow that natural sweetness to shine through.
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients separately. By mixing together the wet ingredients first, you don’t risk overtaxing the bread. Add the dry ingredients and then mix together just to combine them.
- Throw in some extras like nuts, but reserve some to sprinkle on the top of the loaf before baking in the oven.
- Use a toothpick to test banana bread for doneness in three places: left, center and right side.
- Do not overcook the bread. Start checking the loaf of bread about 10 minutes before the cooking time is over.
- Wrap banana bread in plastic wrap while slightly warm to keep it from drying out overnight.
- Banana Bread recipes can be doubled easily. Double the recipe and then freeze the bread slices so that they kids can grab them on the go or throw in their lunch bag.
- We like using long bread loaf pans better than the regular bread loaf pans. I feel like the bread cooks more evenly throughout the middle of the bread. This allows the center of the bread to bake without burning the edges of the bread.
- If your banana bread is starting to get too brown on the top, simply throw a piece of tinfoil over the top of the bread while it is in the oven, before the baking time is up.
DON’T THROW OUT OVERRIPE BANANAS
If you have overripe bananas and aren’t ready to bake with them, you can save them in the freezer to use for later!
How to Freeze Bananas: place them un-peeled in a freezer-safe bag, remove any excess air and freeze up to 3 months. You can use thawed bananas for banana bread. You can also freeze them peeled and cut into pieces for easier use in smoothies.
CAN I USE FROZEN BANANAS?
Yes and the banana bread turns out great. Simply thaw the frozen bananas at room temperature. Drain off any excess liquid, mash, then use as instructed in the recipe below.
HOW TO RIPEN BANANAS:
- Quick Oven Method: If your bananas are a little green and you want them to ripen quicker, place them on a baking sheet and bake at 250˚F for 15 to 20 minutes depending on the initial ripeness of the bananas.
- 24 Hour Counter Method: If you are willing to wait 1 day, you can place the bunch of bananas (without separating them) in a paper bag, cover and leave at room temperature. Bananas emit ethylene which causes ripening. Adding an apple to the bag will speed up the process.
BANANA BREAD BAKING SUPPLIES
- wooden utensils
- Kitchen Aid mixer
- long loaf bread pans
- oven mitts
- magnetic measuring spoons
- wooden measuring cups
- Kitchen baking timer
BANANA RECIPES TO CHECK OUT:
- Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Bread
- Peanut Butter Banana Flourless Muffins
- Raspberry Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Banana Bread with Berries
- Overripe Banana Recipes
- Chocolate Chip Banana Blondies
- Cinnamon Banana Cake
- Banana Cake Recipe
HOW TO STORE BANANA BREAD
Banana bread is easy to store. Simply cover and wrap with plastic wrap and then store in the fridge in an air-tight container. It should last up to two weeks. You can also store it in the freezer if you want it to last up to three months. You can slice it first or freeze the whole loaf. Let thaw on the counter or warm up in the microwave before serving.
BANANA BREAD RECIPE ADD-INS
Want to add some fun additions to your banana bread? There are a lot of options to choose from. Here are some of my favorites!
- pecans
- walnuts
- almonds
- cranberries
- raisins
- raspberries
- chocolate chips
- peanut butter chips
- toffee bits
- shredded coconut
- cinnamon chips
- Kraft caramel bits
BANANA BREAD
This is an easy no fail easy banana bread recipe and it turns out great every time we make it! It is now or go to recipe!
Best Banana Bread Recipe
This Easy Banana Bread Recipe is delicious and moist! A great way to use up those overripe bananas. It will become one of your favorite Quick Bread Recipes!
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup mashed banana 2 to 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup shortening or butter
- 2 Tbsp. milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
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In a large mixer combine the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add mashed bananas.
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Mix in the butter (shortening) and the milk and beat together for about 2 minutes.
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Add in the eggs and the flour until well blended. Stir in the nuts if adding them.
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Pour batter into a greased bread loaf pan (8 x 4 x 2 inches or the longer 4.5 by 12 inch pan).
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Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean and and golden brown.
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Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack and then remove from pan and finish cooling on the wire rack.
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Makes one loaf.
When the bread is warm and straight out of the oven, spread on some butter so that it gets all melty, and it becomes the perfect afternoon snack!
Best Bread Pans
These are our favorite Wilton Long Loaf Bread Pans and love baking our bread recipes in them. You can find them here.
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Karen Supper says
I have the same problem with bananas! They are gone in two days or are left to turn brown. I sometimes make banana cream pie when I can see that they aren’t going fast enough. Although my daughter loves to make banana bread from a recipe I found in the 70’s in a Southern Living cookbook. Thank you for reminding me! I will have to try your recipe as mine calls for buttermilk and i would like to try a different rising agent.
Amy says
Banana Cream Pie sounds yummy! I need to make that next time!
Barb says
I freeze my bananas when they are over ripe. When I have enough I make bread.
ana says
There are no eggs on the written recipe
The Idea Room Assistant says
Ana-
It calls for 2 eggs. It should be in the recipe. Thanks.
This looks so delicious! Yum!
Heather- It really is! Hope you make some!
I made this banana bread tonight and came out delicious and had tiny holes inside which means that the cake rose perfectly. I used one cup unbleached flour and 3/4 whole wheat flour which made it lightl and airy. Also I reduced the sugar to 1/2 cup.
I will sure be making it again.
Sola- So happy to hear this!
I rarely comment but this was the best banana bread I’ve ever had. I have this massive 12×5 loaf tin and it was perfect. Can’t wait to have another slice!
Fatima- I am so HAPPY that you enjoyed this recipe. It really is a favorite of mine too.
Could I make this dairy free?
Hillary- I would think you could!
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This is easy and has good flavor but is best eaten while still warm. It gets a little dry if it sits a day or two.
Sharon- I definitely have to wrap mine up when we are done cutting it. It will for sure dry out. Glad you liked the flavor!
A family favorite! A great use of all the overripe bananas! :)
Sara- SO happy your family loves it as much as ours does!