best banana bread recipe

Best Banana Bread Recipe

This banana bread recipe produces a perfectly moist, tender loaf full of rich banana flavor. Whether you prefer the classic version or want to add chocolate chips, this recipe delivers consistent, bakery-quality results. It uses simple pantry ingredients, mixes quickly, and bakes into a sliceable loaf with a soft crumb and golden crust ideal for breakfast, snacks, or gifting.

best banana bread recipe bananas
best banana bread recipe bananas

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 ⅓ cups mashed overripe bananas

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together brown sugar and butter until smooth. Mix in eggs and mashed bananas until fully blended.
  4. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  6. Bake about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
best banana bread recipe with oil
best banana bread recipe with oil

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Additional Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 (9×5-inch) loaf