Banana bread is one of those classic recipes everyone needs in their collection. Not only is it a delicious way to use up ripe bananas, but it’s also the kind of comfort food that makes your whole kitchen smell amazing while it bakes. The best part? This is an easy-to-make banana bread recipe that doesn’t require any fancy techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a loaf that’s moist, tender, and perfectly sweet. This banana bread recipe is ideal for pairing with a cup of coffee or enjoying as an afternoon treat.
Why You’ll Love This Banana Bread
- It has a moist and hearty texture
- The cinnamon complements the banana flavor wonderfully
- It’s made with simple pantry ingredients that you likely already have on hand
- This is a one-bowl recipe, which means fewer dirty dishes for you
- Its versatility to be served as a breakfast, snack, or dessert
Recommended Equipment to Make This Banana Bread Recipe
- mixing bowl
- stand mixer with a paddle attachment
- measuring cups and spoons
- silicone spatula
- bread pan
- parchment paper
Ingredients Needed For This Easy-to-Make Banana Bread
- 4-6 slightly overripe bananas
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- unsalted butter
- sugar
- brown sugar
- salt
- baking powder
- baking soda
- cinamon
- flour
Instructions to Make This Easy Banana Bread Recipe
1. Preheat your oven and line a bread pan with parchment paper or spray it with non-stick spray.
2. Then, add all of the dry ingredients to a bowl and mix until just combined. Set the bowl aside.
3. In the bowl of your stand mixer, or a separate mixing bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
4. Next, add the vanilla, bananas, and eggs to the bowl. Mix until well combined. Try not to overmix!
5. Then, slowly incorporate the bowl of dry ingredients into the banana mixture.
6. Pour the banana bread batter into your prepared bread loaf pan and bake in the oven for 1 hour.
7. Insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf to check if it’s finished. If it needs more time, cover the pan with tinfoil and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Again, use a clean toothpick to check if it’s cooked through. If the toothpick comes out clean, then it’s finished. If the toothpick comes out with wet crumbs, then it needs more baking time. Continue to bake, checking on it every 5 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Once finished, let the banana bread cool in the pan for 20 minutes before removing it, slicing, and serving.
And as always, enjoy!
Storage recommendations
Store the finished banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, if it lasts that long! It never does at my house!
Common Questions
Can I use oil instead of butter in banana bread?
Yes. If you prefer to use oil, you can replace the butter in this recipe with equal parts oil.
What can I add to banana bread for flavor?
I really enjoy that this recipe has cinnamon because it complements the bananas so well. But, some other options include cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, and even orange zest, which is one of my personal favorites!
Can I freeze banana bread?
Absolutely! Once baked, you can slice and freeze the banana bread in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to one month. Then, reheat as desired.
Why is my banana bread not cooked in the middle?
This is because your bread was not baked long enough at the correct temperature. However, this is easily fixable! Tent your loaf pan with tin foil and place it back into the oven to bake for an additional 10 minutes. Insert a clean toothpick into the center to see if it comes out clean. If so, you’re bread is cooked through. If not, continue to bake and check every 5 minutes until it is done.
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Easy-to-make Banana Bread
Equipment
- 1 stand mixer with paddle attachment
- 1 bread pan
- 1 silicone spatula
- 1 measuring cup and spoons
- parchment paper or cooking spray
Ingredients
- 4-6 overripe bananas
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉ and line a bread pan with parchment paper or spray it with non-stick spray.
- Then, add all of the dry ingredients, except the sugars, to a bowl and mix until just combined. Set the bowl aside.1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda
- In the bowl of your stand mixer, or a separate mixing bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Next, add the vanilla, bananas, and eggs to the bowl. Mix until well combined. Try not to over mix!4-6 overripe bananas, 2 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Then, slowly incorporate the bowl of dry ingredients into the banana mixture.
- Pour the banana bread batter into your prepared bread loaf pan and bake in the oven for 1 hour.
- Insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf to check if it's finished. If it needs more time, cover the pan with tinfoil and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Again, use a clean toothpick to check if it's cooked through. If the toothpick comes out clean, then it's finished. If the toothpick comes out with wet crumbs, then it needs more baking time. Continue to bake it, checking on it every 5 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once finished, let the banana bread cool in the pan for 20 minutes before removing it, slicing and serving.
This is our family favorite Banana Bread recipe! It’s so soft and moist. Add a little butter while warm and enjoy!