This is the best Banana Bread recipe you’ll find! It’s moist, easy to make, and you can whip it up in one bowl! Perfect with your morning cup of coffee or as a mid-day snack!
If you like a classic Banana Bread, you will love this recipe! It is perfectly soft, moist, and has so much flavor!
Using just a few basic ingredients (that you probably already have at home), you can make a delicious treat for your whole family!
I love to have a slice (or two) of this hearty banana bread with my morning coffee. It’s also great as a mid-day snack, dessert, or even a picnic treat.
Like my One Bowl Brownies, you can make this recipe quick and easy, without dirtying lots of dishes. Just mix everything together, put it in the oven, and you can enjoy this tasty classic bread in an hour.
Why this recipe works
This is a great basic recipe for a classic banana bread.
It is all about the texture! Thanks to ripe and mashed bananas and melted butter, you will have a perfect moist bread with delicious buttery flavor. A good balance of wet and dry ingredients makes it soft and hearty.
What Bananas to choose
If you have some overly ripe bananas at home that no one wants to eat, they will be perfect for this recipe!
You want them to have deep yellow skin with lots of brown spots. The main reason is when bananas get brown and ripen, the sugars inside starts to break down, making them sweeter and releasing delicious aroma. That will help us to build the most flavor!
So don’t be afraid to use soft and dark brown bananas, they will make the best bread!
How to make it
I love this recipe because it’s super easy to make in one bowl in just a few minutes.
But before we start, let’s preheat the oven to 350°F, grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan, and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl mash 3 large (or 4 small) overripe bananas. You can do it with a fork or a potato masher (Photos 1-2).
Then add melted butter and whisk until combined (Photos 3-4).
Add sugar, eggs and vanilla extract and whisk again (Photos 5-8).
Add dry ingredients (all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt). Using a spatula, fold it in (Photos 9-12).
Pour the batter in a pre-greased loaf pan.
Bake at 350°F for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Take it out of the oven and let sit on the counter for about 5-10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
Tips for best results
Bananas. For the best results, use overripe bananas. They will provide more sweetness and will make the bread moist.
Don’t overmix! Like in any other baking recipe, it’s important not to overmix the batter. Otherwise it will be tough and rubbery.
Options and Substitutions
Sugar. If you don’t want to use granulated sugar, you can easily substitute it with raw or coconut sugar. But don’t use maple syrup as it will have too much liquid and will make the bread damp and heavy.
Flavors. This recipe is a perfect base for a classic Banana Bread. You can easily add more flavor to it by adding:
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- Chocolate chips
- Dried fruits and berries (like cranberries or blueberries)
- Shredded and squeezed zucchini
Frequently Asked Questions
How to store? You can put it in a zip-lock bag or an air tight container. It will stay fresh on a counter for a couple of days and in the fridge for a week.
Can I freeze it? Yes! The best way to freeze it is to slice it first, put in a zip-lock bag, and put it in the freezer. This way, when you want a slice or two, you can just take it out and enjoy. They will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 2-3 moths.
How to keep it moist? When you use ripe mashed bananas and melted butter, they provide enough moisture to keep the bread perfectly soft and moist. After you slice it, make sure to put in an air-tight container or a bag to keep from drying out.
Can I make this Banana Bread into muffins? Yes, but I already have a great recipe for Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins that you will love!
Did you make this recipe?!? I’d love to know how it turned out! leave a comment and a rating below👇 thank you!
One Bowl Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 large bananas (or 4 small bananas)
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan, and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl mash 3 large (or 4 small) overripe bananas. You can do it with a fork or a potato masher.
- Then add ½ cup melted butter and whisk until combined.
- Add ⅔ cup sugar, 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract and whisk again.
- Add dry ingredients (2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, and ¼ tsp salt). Using a spatula, fold it in.
- Pour the batter in a pre-greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Bake at 350°F for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Take it out of the oven and let sit on the counter for about 5-10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
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Notes
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- Chocolate chips
- Dried fruits and berries (like cranberries or blueberries)
- Shredded and squeezed zucchini
This was easy to make and really fun
Easy one bowl banana bread recipe.
I don’t have Vanilla Extract, can I use Vanills Essence?
The best recipe for banana bread
Delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Today I added peanut butter chips, and baked them in individual serving, loaf pans! They rose up nicely, and so tasty, I will look at more of your recipes and ideas!
Easy and simple. Taste was phenomenal and bread was moist. I used over ripe bananas. Due to my loaf pan the bread took 11/2 to bake. I put foil loosely over the top to keep from burning top and edges. I could have made two smaller loafs. This is a keeper.
Thank you, Karen! So glad you enjoyed this banana bread!
Can I substitute sugar for honey and use whole wheat or whole grain flour?
Hi, I never tested this recipe with honey or whole wheat flour, so I’m not sure if it will work…
Fantastic recipe! Fast and easy! I used four bananas and made my own oatmeal flour. Everyone loves it!
Thank you, Debbie! Glad oatmeal flour worked for you 😉
Absolutely fabulous recipe!! I did 55 minutes in my oven and mine were perfect. I made multiple loaves of this recipe and gifted them for Christmas! I did banana nut and banana chocolate chip! They were a hit!
Thank you so much, Bekah!
Hi easy recipe to follow
My cake burnt on top. I guess used too much heat. But nice.
Hi Liz, sorry your banana bread got burnt on top. My best guess is different ovens might provide different results in baking. If it’s starts getting too dark on top next time, just cover it with foil.
Dear Veronica:
I love you recipe because it’s so easy. The problem I don’t understand is whe they came out and they are too dark inside and outside. I follow your recipe as you write it.
Can you help me?
Jeanette (Kansas)
Hi Jeanette, if banana bread is starting to get too dark on top, you can cover it with foil to prevent burning.
The one bowl banana bread, added walnuts,is the best recipe I ever made.
I’ve been baking for over 50 yrs.
Thank you.I made it for a sick friend. Making it tomorrow, had to get more bananas,for me.
Thank you, Virginia! I hope your friend enjoyed this banana bread 😉
Would love to try your recipe – could you convert the cups to ounces please
Thanks
This is the BEST banana bread I’ve ever made and I’ve tried MANY recipes! Thank you!!
Me encanta esta receta! One of my favorite to go to. Quick and scrumptious! I´ve made others but not a single one compares to Veronika´s!
Muchas gracias! You´ve made many friends, teachers and delivery men, very happy, oh yes, and my familiy too!
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