🍌 Banana Bread – Moist & Easy Classic Recipe

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When you have ripe bananas sitting on the counter, the best way to use them is by making a classic Banana Bread. This moist, fluffy loaf has been a favorite for generations, loved for its sweet flavor, soft texture, and versatility. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or even as dessert, this recipe is one of those timeless recipes that never fails.

Just like our Chocolate Chip Cookies and Pistachio Cheesecake, this recipe proves that simple ingredients can create something truly delicious.

Why You’ll Love Banana Bread

There are many reasons this recipe has become so popular:

  • Perfect for ripe bananas: No more wasting overripe fruit.
  • Moist & fluffy: The texture is soft and tender every time.
  • One-bowl recipe: Easy cleanup, no complicated steps.
  • Versatile: Add walnuts, chocolate chips, or even spices like cinnamon.

This loaf has the perfect balance of sweetness from the bananas and richness from the butter. It’s comfort food in the form of a simple baked treat.

How to Make Banana Bread

Making this recipe quick and beginner-friendly:

  1. Mash ripe bananas until smooth.
  2. Mix with melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips if you like.
  5. Pour batter into a loaf pan and bake for 50–55 minutes.

The result is a golden loaf with a tender crumb and a naturally sweet flavor from the bananas.

Variations on Banana Bread

The best thing about this recipe is that you can adapt it to your taste:

  • Nutty Banana Bread: Add walnuts, pecans, or almonds.
  • Chocolate Banana Bread: Stir in cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
  • Spiced Banana Bread: Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom for a warm twist.

This versatility is why this recipe remains one of the most baked recipes around the world. Bananas themselves are rich in potassium and widely used in global cuisines (Wikipedia: Banana).

Serving Ideas for Banana Bread

This recipe is delicious on its own, but you can take it to the next level:

  • Serve warm with butter or cream cheese.
  • Toast slices and drizzle with honey for breakfast.
  • Pair with a cup of coffee or tea for an afternoon snack.
  • Use slightly stale slices for French toast or bread pudding.

Just like our Lava Cake, this recipe can be both a simple weekday treat and an indulgent dessert depending on how you serve it.

Tips for the Best Banana Bread

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness.
  • Don’t overmix the batter – stir until just combined for a tender crumb.
  • Line your loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Add toppings like sliced banana or extra chocolate chips before baking.

These small tips make a big difference in texture and flavor.

Banana Bread ingredients – ripe bananas, flour, sugar, eggs, melted butter, baking soda, salt, with optional walnuts and chocolate chips.

Banana Bread – Moist & Easy Classic Recipe

This Banana Bread recipe is a timeless classic – moist, fluffy, and full of sweet banana flavor. It’s a simple recipe that uses ripe bananas, flour, sugar, and butter to create the perfect loaf for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Easy to make in one bowl, it’s ideal for using up overripe bananas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large ripe bananas (about 300 g, peeled & mashed)
  • 120 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 5 ml vanilla extract
  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 8 g baking soda
  • 2 g salt
  • 60 g chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 60 g chocolate chips (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or hand mixer
  • Loaf pan (22×12 cm)
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Prep oven: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 22×12 cm loaf pan.
  2. Mash bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
    Banana Bread step 1 – ripe bananas mashed smoothly in a glass bowl with a fork.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: Stir in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. Add dry ingredients: Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix gently until just combined.
  5. Optional mix-ins: Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
  6. Bake: Pour batter into loaf pan. Bake 50–55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    Banana Bread step 2 – banana bread batter poured into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper, ready to bake.
  7. Cool & serve: Allow to cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve.
    Banana Bread final dish – moist banana bread loaf sliced on a wooden board, showing fluffy golden texture inside.

Notes

  • The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread.
  • Add cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth.
  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for up to 2 months.

Storage & Freezing

Banana Bread keeps well at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap tightly and refrigerate up to 5 days. You can also freeze slices individually for up to 2 months – just reheat in the toaster or microwave when ready to eat.

Final Thoughts

This classic recipe is proof that simple ingredients can create something wonderful. It’s moist, fluffy, and easy to customize with your favorite flavors. Perfect for using up ripe bananas, it’s a must-have in any home baker’s collection.

Try it once, and it might just become your go-to loaf for every occasion. For more baking inspiration, check out our Marry Me Chicken if you’re looking for a savory dinner idea.

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