Easy Banana Bread Recipe – Are you looking for a deliciously simple way to use overripe bananas? Make our Easy Banana Bread Recipe, bursting with sweet flavors from ripened banana, vanilla, and a combination of sugar. Our recipe keeps it simple, and best of all, you won’t need any fancy equipment or a ton of time to whip up two hearty loaves. After one hour, you can enjoy warm banana bread from the oven with a mug of Apple Crisp Macchiato.
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
Tasty banana bread begins with the right ingredients, and our Easy Banana Bread Recipe is no exception!
- All-Purpose Flour: The pantry staple provides a structure for the bread.
- Sugar: A combination of brown and white sugar adds the perfect sweetness.
- Baking Soda: Elevate banana bread with baking soda for a light and fluffy texture.
- Salt: Use a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
- Cinnamon: Although it’s optional, I highly recommend cinnamon because of its warm and cozy flavor.
- Butter: Other banana bread recipes use oil; I prefer butter for added richness.
- Bananas: The riper the bananas, the better to develop deep and complex flavor.
- Eggs & Yogurt: These binding agents keep everything together.
- Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract adds a boost in flavor.
SUBSTITUTIONS AND VARIATIONS
Experiment with add-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or cinnamon to customize the recipe to your liking.
- Chocolate Chips, Cocoa Powder
- Walnuts, Pecans
- Peanut Butter
- Nutmeg, All Spice
- Maple Syrup, Nutella
- Orange Zest, Lemon Zest, Cranberries, Raisins, Apricots
- Pumpkin Puree
HOW TO MAKE OUR EASY BANANA BREAD RECIPE
The full recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.
Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
Add softened butter to a separate bowl, and mash it with a fork. Then, add the bananas and combine until the mixture is smooth.
Add the eggs and milk to the butter and banana mixture, and stir until smooth.
Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. Do not over mix. Instead, fold the ingredients using a spatula until fully incorporated.
Cover the bowl and set it aside for 1 hour at room temperature.
Preheat the oven to 350° F (176° C), then pour the mixture into two prepared loaf pans. Bake uncovered for 1 hour. Allow the banana bread to cool before serving.
TRESSA’S TIPS
- Use overripe bananas for flavor and texture. Look for bananas that are brown and soft to the touch.
- Don’t over-mix the batter. Stir until the ingredients are combined to avoid a tough, dense loaf.
- Grease your loaf pans or line them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
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SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Banana Bread is delicious on its own, but here are some ideas to take the sweet treat to the next level.
- Spread a generous layer of butter or cream cheese on top.
- Top the bread with fresh slices of bananas or berries and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- Pair it with coffee or tea for a cozy snack.
WHAT TO DO WITH THE LEFTOVERS
- Storage – To keep your Easy Banana Bread Recipe moist, allow it to cool completely and then wrap it in a layer of plastic. Next, store it in a Ziploc bag or a container with a tight-fitting lid. It will keep on the counter for up to 3 days.
- Freeze – Let the bread and wrap it in plastic, followed by foil. Banana Bread freezes for 2 months.
- Thaw- When you’re ready to eat, defrost it at room temperature, and enjoy!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How ripe should bananas be to make a moist banana bread recipe?
Use bananas that have become a little too soft to snack on. The riper the banana, the richer the bread flavor will become.
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Easy Banana Bread Recipe
Equipment
- Spatula
- 2 Loaf Pans, 9×5
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup white sugar, granulated
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 3-4 small bananas, peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 eggs
- ⅓ cup yogurt, full-fat
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Add softened butter to a separate bowl, and mash it with a fork. Then, add the bananas and combine until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the eggs, yogurt, and vanilla extract to the butter and banana mixture. Stir until fully combined.
- Pour the bowl with the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients, careful not to over mix. Instead, fold the ingredients together using a spatula until fully incorporated.
- Cover the bowl and set it aside for 1 hour at room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 350° F (176° C), then pour the mixture into two prepared loaf pans. Bake uncovered for 1 hour. Allow the banana bread to cool before serving.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for flavor and texture. Look for bananas that are brown and soft to the touch.
- Don’t over-mix the batter. Stir until the ingredients are combined to avoid a tough, dense loaf.
- Grease your loaf pans or line them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
RJ
Saturday 14th of May 2022
I love this recipe. Always comes out moist with a delicious flavor. I keep going back for more.
Tressa Jamil
Sunday 12th of June 2022
Right? I feel the same way.