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    Best Banana Bread

    January 27, 2023 by Laureen King

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    I have been making this moist and delicious recipe for banana bread for years! This easy to make recipe for Best Banana Bread is one of my favorite recipes using overripe bananas. via @artandthekitchMoist and delicious loaded with banana flavour. This recipe for Best Banana Bread will not disappoint, so quick and easy to make. via @artandthekitch

    I have been making this moist and delicious recipe for banana bread for years! This easy to make recipe for Best Banana Bread is one of my favorite recipes using overripe bananas.

    Whole loaf of banana bread with one slice cut.

    It was time to do something with the overripe bananas I had. They were creating an overwhelming, ripe banana scent in my kitchen. I have tried many banana bread recipes over the years, but always come back to this old-time favorite recipe. This best banana bread  recipe makes two loaves. Occasionally I use my square bundt pan to make a decorative loaf. 

    Banana bread on white plate, made in decorative square bundt cake pan, garnished with mint and sliced bananas.

    This quick and easy recipe will have you enjoying fresh from the oven banana bread in no time! Banana Spice cookies or my super popular Banana Cake with cream cheese frosting are also great recipes to try for using up your overripe bananas.

    Can you freeze banana bread?

    Yes, cool completely, then wrap with plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

    Tips for making this recipe.

    Use only overripe bananas. The peel should be dark brown, almost black with a few patches of yellow. Overripe bananas become naturally sweeter and enhance the flavor of any banana recipe.

    Bunch of overripe bananas on wood board.

    The size of bananas may vary significantly. For accuracy, I mash the bananas slightly with a fork and then measure by the cup. Generally, three cups of mashed bananas equal about 5-6 medium-sized bananas.

    I add sour cream to my best banana bread recipe. It helps to make a moist banana bread. You can substitute full fat greek yogurt for the sour cream.

    Whole loaf of banana bread with two cut slices.

    Can you use frozen bananas?

    Yes, thaw the bananas completely to room temperature and strain any extra liquid out. 

    Freezing overripe bananas is great to do when you can't use them right away. Simply place the bananas in a freezer bag and store for 3-6 months.

    Two whole loaves of banana bread on black wire rack.

    Additional ingredients you can add to this recipe.

    Chocolate Chips

    Chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans

    Raisins

    Peanut butter chips

    More tasty banana recipes to try!

    Banana Cake with cream cheese frosting

    Banana Spice Cookies

    Best Banana Muffins

    This post was originally published August 15, 2015. Occasionally I update with fresh tips, content, and photos. Current update January 27, 2023.

    Whole loaf of banana bread with one slice cut.

    Best Banana Bread

    Laureen King
    Moist delicious Banana Bread that is so easy to make.
    4.20 from 21 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Breakfast, Homemade Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 14
    Calories 348 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups overripe bananas slightly mashed about 5-6 medium sized bananas
    • 1 ½ cups sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • ¾ cup vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup sour cream full fat greek yogurt will also work
    • 3 cups all purpose flour
    • 4 teaspoons baking powder
    • 2 teaspoons baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Lightly grease baking pan with butter.
    • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
    • Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, in a large bowl blend the bananas and sugar.
    • Beat in the eggs, vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
    • Add dry ingredients and combine. Do not overmix. 
    • Stir in sour cream and blend just until incorporated.
    • Pour into 2 prepared loaf pans or 1 (10 cup size) bundt cake pan.
    • Bake 350º F for about 50- 60 minutes. 
    • Check when toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Allow to cool for about 10 minutes in pan, then remove and cool completely on wire baking rack.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 335mgPotassium: 333mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 99IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Tara

      September 11, 2015 at 11:04 am

      5 stars
      That is a great bundt mold and a gorgeous banana bread, nicely done!!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        September 12, 2015 at 9:27 am

        Thanks, yes I love all the decorative cake pans you can get from Nordic Ware

        Reply
    2. Danie

      May 05, 2017 at 9:16 am

      5 stars
      Well, I just threw out my old banana bread recipe, this one is sooo much tastier and since you bake it in a bundt, there is not that horrid dried outer edge you get from a loaf dish, thank you!
      I followed your recipe to the letter except I always use cake flour in all of my baked treats, the batter was too much for my 10 cup Nordic Elegant Bundt so I had to use my bigger Nordic bundt. Do you have extra batter when you use your 10 cup bundt?

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        May 06, 2017 at 9:18 am

        Hi Danie, thank you. I baked mine in a 10 cup square pan and did not have any extra batter. I wonder if using the cake flour makes it rise a bit more than regular flour.

        Reply
    3. Karly

      September 30, 2018 at 10:37 am

      Yum! Banana bread is such a classic. This post has my mouthwatering!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        September 30, 2018 at 11:30 am

        Thanks Karly, nothing beats a slice of banana bread and a great cup of coffee

        Reply
    4. Lucille

      June 10, 2019 at 7:53 am

      Are the 3 cups of bananas measured after mashing? Thank you.

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        June 15, 2019 at 3:28 pm

        Hi Lucille, 3 cups before mashing. I just push the bananas down a bit.

        Reply

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