Banana Bread is one of those classics that we can't get enough of! It's incredibly easy to make and only requires a bowl and a whisk to prepare. This recipe will have a place in your favorite recipe collections because of its moist and moist crumb and intensely banana-y flavor. By the way, have you tried my apple bread yet?
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Photo instructions
Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt and set aside. Then mix mashed bananas and sugar until combined. Then slowly add oil while whisking and stir just to combine.
Add eggs, and vanilla, and whisk just until incorporated.
Then add the dry ingredients and stir just to combine.
Fold in banana chunks until evenly combined and transfer to a 9x5x3-inch (23x13x8cm) loaf pan and spread evenly.
Top with a halved banana and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired. This is optional but highly recommended. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
How ripe do the bananas need to be
I recommend using very ripe bananas with lots of black spots that are almost completely brown. The browner the banana, the sweeter the bread will be. If you have very fresh and yellow bananas, you can make the bananas ripen faster by placing them in a paper bag with an apple overnight.
If you don't have time or want to wait for your bananas to ripen, add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup to a 1-cup (240ml) measuring cup and fill it up with mashed bananas. This will give you a sweetness and moisture level similar to that of using very ripe bananas.
Expert tips for success
- I strongly recommend measuring the mashed bananas and not orienting yourself on a set number of bananas. It is impossible to tell how much banana puree will end up in the bread if it is not measured, as bananas vary greatly in weight and size.
- Whisk the batter by hand. If using an electric mixer, it's possible to overmix the batter. If you overmix the batter, too much gluten develops in the bread. The result would be a dense and rubbery loaf.
Tip: If you're a sourdough bread baker, you can add some sourdough starter discard and also make sourdough banana bread.
Can I use an 8x4-inch loaf pan?
The batter is too much for this pan size and will likely overflow during baking. I recommend using a 9x5-inch (23x13cm) loaf pan. If you have only an 8x4-inch (20x10cm) loaf pan, you can scoop some batter into 2-3 muffin liners and bake the muffins for about 15-18 minutes.
How long does it last
Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, it will remain soft and moist for up to 4 days.
Freezing instructions
Once completely cooled, cut into slices, wrap in plastic wrap twice and store in freezer bags or containers for up to 3 months. To thaw, unwrap, and let sit on the counter for 1-2 hours. You can also serve it warm by reheating it in the microwave for 15-25 seconds.
More banana recipes to try
- Air Fryer Banana Bread
- Bananas Foster Cake
- Banana Walnut Muffins
- Banana Bundt Cake
- Chocolate Banana Muffins
- Banana Cream Pie
Recipe
Super Moist Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups very ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- ½ cup mild-flavored vegetable or canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium-sized ripe bananas, chopped
Optional topping
- 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 medium ripe banana, halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5 inch (23x13cm) loaf pan with parchment paper with an overhang around the edges to easily lift the bread out of the pan after baking.Â
- In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, using a whisk, whisk mashed bananas and brown sugar just until combined. Slowly whisk in oil just to combine. Add eggs and vanilla and stir just to combine. Add dry ingredients and whisk just until combined. Fold in banana chunks. Transfer batter to the prepared pan.
- Optional: In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Top the batter with the halved banana and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs attached. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Then remove it from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
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Astrid
Thx for the recipe. My family absolutely lived the banana bread (and so did i ??) Will definitely make it again soon.
Ana
Hey! TY SOO MUCH for putting this up! Made it yesterday and it is soooo gooood! Used olive oil and it turned out great! Love from Brazil!
Wern
Just made this banana bread today. I used 1 cup unbleached AP flour and 1 cup Whole Wheat bread flour, 1 tsp baking soda + 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 cup melted butter and less than 1/2 cup molasses sugar. The rest followed her recipe and turned out good. Thanks for sharing.
April
I accidentally omitted the brown sugar.... simply forgot. What a happy accident! It was superb. I added the chocolate chips and two scoops of PBFit and tripled the cinnamon (I love cinnamon). It was extraordinary!
Patti
My family doesn’t like chunks in bread. Could I make this without the chunks of banana?
Sabine
Yes, absolutely!
Rima Khaled
Really loved the cake so much, although i used 350 grams of brown sugar instead of 100 grams (to make it more of a cake rather than a bread) and also used a round pan instead. Looks and smells amazing with the halved bananas on top with the sugar and cinnamon!
Chris
I can't tell how much I love this recipe!! So easy and so damn delicious. I will never make any other banana bread anymore. Thanks!!
Sabine
I'm happy that you love this recipe as much as I do, Chris! Thank you so much for your feedback!
Red
Can I use 8.5 x 4.5 pan instead?? Do I need to reduce amount of batter?
Sabine
That is absolutely fine! You don't need to reduce the batter but maybe you need to bake it a couple of minutes longer. Check with a toothpick.
Kimi Lai
OMG.! Such a simple recipe to follow and the turn out was amazing! Thanks for the tips too! I never measured exactly today I did. Turned out awesome ?
Sabine
I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for your feedback! (:
Anemarie Suteu
Love Bananabread... I have The recipe with yogurt..
Congrats for the great photos!
Sabine
Me too! I can't get enough of Banana Bread. Thank you so much!