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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa147.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/","crawl_time":1775401976,"first_indexed_time":1523149850,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,entertainingwithbeth!\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/ s443","src_root_hash":"16260753217113073547","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Moist Banana Bread Recipe - Entertaining with Beth","meta_descriptions":["This Super Moist Banana Bread recipe is so moist, light and fluffy, melt in your mouth delicious!"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Jump to Recipe\nEveryone needs a fantastic Banana Bread Recipe in their repertoire, and this one is my absolute favorite \nbread recipe!\nIt’s the kind of banana bread that is so moist and delicious, it’s sure to cure whatever ails you. It’s like being wrapped up in a warm, comfy blanket! \nA great twist on this bread\nis my \nChocolate Banana Bread Recipe, which is equally addictive\n. Or for a quicker, easier recipe, try my extra-moist\nChocolate Chunk Banana Muffins\n. \nBanana Bread will be much easier to slice once it has cooled\nWould you like to save this?\nWe'll email this recipe post to you, so you can come back to it later! Only check the box below if you would like to join my email newsletter.\nWhy You’ll Love This Recipe\nIt’s extra moist and fluffy and just melts in your mouth!\nSpeckled with pecans and dark chocolate, the texture and flavors are just divine!\nIt mixes up in 2 bowls; no electric mixer is necessary! It also uses pantry staples, so you likely have most of the ingredients on hand.\nMy favorite way to serve it is to slice it into large, thick slabs and leave it on a cutting board, allowing guests to serve themselves.\nIt freezes beautifully, and you can reheat it slice by slice, enjoying a “freshly baked” slice anytime you get the craving! For another quick bread that freezes well, try my Pain d’Epices bread, a lovely quickbread for Christmas gifting!\nWatch a Video Demo of this Recipe\nTips For Success\nThe key to this bread is to use very ripe bananas; they should be mushy and practically black!\nBecause bananas that look like this have a lot more sugar in them, and will also give you a lot more banana flavor.\nUse vegetable or canola oil instead of butter. Oil is a pure fat, whereas butter has milk solids in it. The pure fat will guarantee an extra-moist banana bread\nAdd 1\/4 cup of water to the mix; this will make your bread soft and fluffy and won’t weigh it down the way milk would.\nLoad it up with great mix-ins! I love chopped dark chocolate and pecans, but you could also add unsweetened coconut. For another great dessert idea with lots of mix-ins, including coconut, try my fully-loaded,\nMoist Carrot Cake Recipe\n.\nHow To Ripen a Banana Quickly!\nIf you do not have dark speckled bananas sitting on your counter, no problem! Here’s how you can do it quickly! \nPlace unripe bananas on a sheet pan lined with foil\nBake at 300F for 10 minutes\nFlip bananas and bake for another 10 mins\nBananas will be black all over and mushy inside\nScoop out the sweet sticky banana and proceed with the recipe as directed! It’s the most genius trick that allows you to enjoy banana bread anytime you like! \nA Word About Sweetness\nMy Banana Bread recipe video\nis one of my most popular on YouTube, with over 1.5 million views as of this writing, and the biggest debate centers on the sweetness.\nSome say it’s perfect (I would fall into that camp), and some want it sweeter.\nHere’s the thing: if you are using very ripe bananas, you will have all the sweetness you want, plus a full tablespoon of vanilla extract, and the chopped dark chocolate makes it plenty sweet for me.\nBUT if you really have a sweet tooth or your bananas aren’t that ripe, you could add another 1\/4 cup of sugar to the recipe below.\nOr if you want an even sweeter rendition of this recipe, try my\nBanana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting\n, which is fantastic! \nChopped dark chocolate will provide both sweetness and flavor to your banana bread lessening the need for too much sugar\nHow to Store the Bread?\nIf you don’t finish this bread in a day, it will last 3-4 days when wrapped in wax paper and covered with aluminum foil.\nKeep it refrigerated to preserve its freshness.\nOr this banana bread freezes beautifully; slice it into thick slices and place them in individual zip-top bags.\nIt’s so moist that if you stack the slices together in one big bag, they may be hard to separate.\nTo reheat it, wrap a slice in a paper towel and microwave it for 30-40 seconds; it will taste like the day you made it!\nEnjoyed this recipe?\nLeave a Rating and Review\nIngredients\n4 overly ripe, mashed bananas\n3 eggs\n½ cup (100g) of sugar *I find this is enough sugar if adding the chocolate chips but if you have a sweet tooth I would increase it to 3\/4 cup (150g)\n3\/4 cup (180 ml) of canola or vegetable oil\n¼ cup (60 ml) of water\n1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla\n2 ½ cups (300 g) of flour\n1\/2 teaspoon (5 ml) salt\n2 teaspoons (10 ml) baking soda\n½ cup (75 g) of bittersweet chocolate, chopped\n½ cup (75 g) of Pecans or Walnuts\nInstructions\nPreheat oven to 350F (176C) degrees. Spray a 9” x 5\" (23cm x 13cm) loaf pan with baking spray.\nIn a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt and set aside.\nIn a large bowl, add the bananas, eggs, sugar, oil, water and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.\nThen add the dry ingredients in thirds, whisking gently until it's combined, being careful not to over-mix! (Or you will have tough bread!)\nFold in the chocolate chips and nuts.\nPour into a loaf pan. Bake for 55 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean.\nIf bread starts to brown too much on the top, cover with foil and continue to bake until cooked through. Slice into thick slices and serve.\nNotes\nNo ripe bananas? No problem! To ripen a banana quickly:\nPlace unripe bananas on a sheet pan lined with foil\nBake at 300F for 10 minutes\nFlip bananas and bake for another 10 mins\nBananas will be black all over and mushy inside\nThis bread also freezes beautifully, just slice in and put it in a ziplock bag. Then reheat the slices in the microwave for 30-40 seconds and it tastes like the day you made it!\nPrefer to make banana muffins instead? This recipe makes a bit too much batter for 12 muffins and the texture will be dense, for a light a fluffy banana muffin follow my\nBanana Muffin Recipe\n.\nNutrition Information:\nYield:\n12\nServing Size:\n1\nAmount Per Serving:\nCalories:\n241\nTotal Fat:\n5g\nSaturated Fat:\n2g\nTrans Fat:\n0g\nUnsaturated Fat:\n2g\nCholesterol:\n47mg\nSodium:\n22mg\nCarbohydrates:\n47g\nFiber:\n3g\nSugar:\n18g\nProtein:\n5g","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#main)\n\n- [Subscribe](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/subscribe\/)\n- [About](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/about\/)\n- [Shop](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/entertainingwithbeth)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/contact\/)\n- [Cookbook](https:\/\/a.co\/d\/iy26Kn6)\n\n[![Entertaining with Beth](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/primary-logo.svg)](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/)\n\n- [Recipes](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/browse-recipes\/)\n  - 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It’s like being wrapped up in a warm, comfy blanket\\!\n\nA great twist on this bread is my [Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe, which is equally addictive](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/chocolate-banana-bread-recipe\/). Or for a quicker, easier recipe, try my extra-moist [Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/banana-muffins-with-3-toppings\/).\n\n![Banana Bread in a Loaf Pan Cooling ](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BananaBreadRecipe_4.jpg)\n\nBanana Bread will be much easier to slice once it has cooled\n\n### Would you like to save this?\nWe'll email this recipe post to you, so you can come back to it later! Only check the box below if you would like to join my email newsletter.\n\n## Why You’ll Love This Recipe\n- It’s extra moist and fluffy and just melts in your mouth\\!\n- Speckled with pecans and dark chocolate, the texture and flavors are just divine\\!\n- It mixes up in 2 bowls; no electric mixer is necessary! It also uses pantry staples, so you likely have most of the ingredients on hand.\n- My favorite way to serve it is to slice it into large, thick slabs and leave it on a cutting board, allowing guests to serve themselves.\n- It freezes beautifully, and you can reheat it slice by slice, enjoying a “freshly baked” slice anytime you get the craving! For another quick bread that freezes well, try my Pain d’Epices bread, a lovely quickbread for Christmas gifting\\!\n\n![a slice of banana bread on a plate with a fork showing its moist texture](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%201986'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![a slice of banana bread on a plate with a fork showing its moist texture](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BananaBreadRecipe_9.jpg)\n## Watch a Video Demo of this Recipe\n## Tips For Success\n- The key to this bread is to use very ripe bananas; they should be mushy and practically black\\!\n- Because bananas that look like this have a lot more sugar in them, and will also give you a lot more banana flavor.\n- Use vegetable or canola oil instead of butter. Oil is a pure fat, whereas butter has milk solids in it. The pure fat will guarantee an extra-moist banana bread\n- Add 1\/4 cup of water to the mix; this will make your bread soft and fluffy and won’t weigh it down the way milk would.\n- Load it up with great mix-ins! I love chopped dark chocolate and pecans, but you could also add unsweetened coconut. For another great dessert idea with lots of mix-ins, including coconut, try my fully-loaded, [Moist Carrot Cake Recipe](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/carrot-cake-recipe\/).\n\n![Ingrediets for Banana Bread laid out on a table](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%201962'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Ingrediets for Banana Bread laid out on a table](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BananaBreadRecipe_2.jpg)\n## How To Ripen a Banana Quickly\\!\n- If you do not have dark speckled bananas sitting on your counter, no problem! Here’s how you can do it quickly\\!\n- Place unripe bananas on a sheet pan lined with foil\n- Bake at 300F for 10 minutes\n- Flip bananas and bake for another 10 mins\n- Bananas will be black all over and mushy inside\n- Scoop out the sweet sticky banana and proceed with the recipe as directed! It’s the most genius trick that allows you to enjoy banana bread anytime you like\\!\n## A Word About Sweetness\n- [My Banana Bread recipe video](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MCJuAlJc1q0) is one of my most popular on YouTube, with over 1.5 million views as of this writing, and the biggest debate centers on the sweetness.\n- Some say it’s perfect (I would fall into that camp), and some want it sweeter.\n- Here’s the thing: if you are using very ripe bananas, you will have all the sweetness you want, plus a full tablespoon of vanilla extract, and the chopped dark chocolate makes it plenty sweet for me.\n- BUT if you really have a sweet tooth or your bananas aren’t that ripe, you could add another 1\/4 cup of sugar to the recipe below.\n- Or if you want an even sweeter rendition of this recipe, try my [Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/banana-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting\/), which is fantastic\\!\n\n![Dark Chocolate Chips chopped in place on a wooden plate with a bowl of sugar in the background](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%202133'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Dark Chocolate Chips chopped in place on a wooden plate with a bowl of sugar in the background](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BananaBreadRecipe_1.jpg)\n\nChopped dark chocolate will provide both sweetness and flavor to your banana bread lessening the need for too much sugar\n## How to Store the Bread?\n- If you don’t finish this bread in a day, it will last 3-4 days when wrapped in wax paper and covered with aluminum foil.\n- Keep it refrigerated to preserve its freshness.\n- Or this banana bread freezes beautifully; slice it into thick slices and place them in individual zip-top bags.\n- It’s so moist that if you stack the slices together in one big bag, they may be hard to separate.\n- To reheat it, wrap a slice in a paper towel and microwave it for 30-40 seconds; it will taste like the day you made it\\!\n\n![A table set with a loaf of banana bread coffee pot and plates](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%202133'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![A table set with a loaf of banana bread coffee pot and plates](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BananaBreadRecipe_5.jpg)\n\nEnjoyed this recipe?\n\nLeave a Rating and Review\n\n## More Brunch Recipes\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/PumpkinBread_Featured-1024x1024.jpg)](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/beths-extra-moist-pumpkin-bread-recipe\/)\n\n### [Beth’s Extra Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/beths-extra-moist-pumpkin-bread-recipe\/)\n\n[![a Dutch Baby Pancake in a Red Skillet with Blueberries](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![a Dutch Baby Pancake in a Red Skillet with Blueberries](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dutch-baby-pancake-recipe-featured-1024x1024.jpg)](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/dutch-baby-pancake-recipe\/)\n\n### [Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/dutch-baby-pancake-recipe\/)\n\n[![Blueberry Crumb Cake on a Pink Cake Stand](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![Blueberry Crumb Cake on a Pink Cake Stand](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Blueberry-Crumb-Cake_FeaturedImage-1024x1024.jpg)](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/blueberry-crumb-cake-recipe\/)\n\n### [Blueberry Crumb Cake Recipe](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/blueberry-crumb-cake-recipe\/)\n\n[![Zucchini Bread on a cutting board](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![Zucchini Bread on a cutting board](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ZucchiniBread_FeaturedImage-1024x1024.jpg)](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/beths-zucchini-bread-recipe\/)\n\n### [Easy Zucchini Bread Recipe](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/beths-zucchini-bread-recipe\/)\n\n[Continue to Content](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#mv-creation-23)\n\n![A slice of bana bread showing its moisture.](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20720%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![A slice of bana bread showing its moisture.](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-100-720x720.jpg)\n\n## Moist Banana Bread Recipe\n*Yield:*  1 loaf\n\n*Prep Time:*  30 minutes\n\n*Cook Time:*  55 minutes\n\n*Total Time:*  1 hour 25 minutes\n\nExtra Moist Banana Bread Recipe! A great quick bread recipe for a Sunday Brunch or Breakfast. Light and fluffy and extra moist\\!\n\n### Ingredients\n- 4 overly ripe, mashed bananas\n- 3 eggs\n- ½ cup (100g) of sugar \\*I find this is enough sugar if adding the chocolate chips but if you have a sweet tooth I would increase it to 3\/4 cup (150g)\n- 3\/4 cup (180 ml) of canola or vegetable oil\n- ¼ cup (60 ml) of water\n- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla\n- 2 ½ cups (300 g) of flour\n- 1\/2 teaspoon (5 ml) salt\n- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) baking soda\n- ½ cup (75 g) of bittersweet chocolate, chopped\n- ½ cup (75 g) of Pecans or Walnuts\n\n### Instructions\n1. Preheat oven to 350F (176C) degrees. Spray a 9” x 5\" (23cm x 13cm) loaf pan with baking spray.\n2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt and set aside.\n3. In a large bowl, add the bananas, eggs, sugar, oil, water and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.\n4. Then add the dry ingredients in thirds, whisking gently until it's combined, being careful not to over-mix! (Or you will have tough bread!)\n5. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts.\n6. Pour into a loaf pan. Bake for 55 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean.\n7. If bread starts to brown too much on the top, cover with foil and continue to bake until cooked through. Slice into thick slices and serve.\n\n### Notes\nNo ripe bananas? No problem! To ripen a banana quickly:\n\n- Place unripe bananas on a sheet pan lined with foil\n- Bake at 300F for 10 minutes\n- Flip bananas and bake for another 10 mins\n- Bananas will be black all over and mushy inside\n\nThis bread also freezes beautifully, just slice in and put it in a ziplock bag. Then reheat the slices in the microwave for 30-40 seconds and it tastes like the day you made it\\!\n\nPrefer to make banana muffins instead? This recipe makes a bit too much batter for 12 muffins and the texture will be dense, for a light a fluffy banana muffin follow my [Banana Muffin Recipe](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/banana-muffins-with-3-toppings\/).\n\n###### Nutrition Information:\nYield: 12 Serving Size: 1   \n*Amount Per Serving:* Calories: 241Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 22mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 3gSugar: 18gProtein: 5g\n\n© [Beth Le Manach](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/about\/)\n\n**Cuisine:**  American  \/ **Category:** Breakfast\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20735%201087'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BananaBreadRecipe_4-735x1087.jpg)\n\n## Post navigation\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20171%20171'%3E%3C\/svg%3E) ![](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-2023-12-02T103210.945-1024x1024.jpg) Chocolate Christmas Cake with Kirsch Cherries Previous Previous](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/chocolate-christmas-cake\/)\n\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20171%20171'%3E%3C\/svg%3E) ![](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ChickenPestoSandwichandEasyTomatoSoup_Featured-1024x1024.jpg) Chicken Pesto Sandwich with Easy Tomato Soup Next Next](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/chicken-pesto-sandwich-with-easy-tomato-soup\/)\n\n![a slice of banana bread on a plate with a fork showing its moist texture](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![a slice of banana bread on a plate with a fork showing its moist texture](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BananaBreadRecipe_9-150x150.jpg)\n\n![Brownie cake scooped into a mug with ice cream](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%201200'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Brownie cake scooped into a mug with ice cream](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/CastIronBrownieCake_Featured1.jpg)\n### Leave a Reply [Cancel reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#respond)\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. [Learn how your comment data is processed.](https:\/\/akismet.com\/privacy\/)\n\n## 106 Comments\n1. **Jocelyn Grayson** says:\n   \n   [September 3, 2025 at 6:52 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-53458)\n   \n   Do you think I need to increase the sugar if I’m not using the chocolate chips? I don’t want it overly sweet, but I don’t want it to feel savory, either.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-53458)\n   1. **[Beth Le Manach](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/about\/)** says:\n      \n      [September 10, 2025 at 11:33 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-53641)\n      \n      Well, it’s such a matter of preference. I would maybe increase it by 2 tablespoons if your bananas are very ripe if they’re not ripe then I would definitely increase it by a quarter cup. Hope that helps and I hope you enjoy it.\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-53641)\n2. **Elaine G** says:\n   \n   [January 5, 2025 at 7:23 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-47425)\n   \n   Where is the 60mls of water added please? There is no mention of this in the method.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-47425)\n   1. **[Beth Le Manach](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/about\/)** says:\n      \n      [January 5, 2025 at 7:36 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-47426)\n      \n      So sorry! It should be added after the oil. Just fixed that! Thanks for letting me know\\!\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-47426)\n3. **Lynette** says:\n   \n   [August 4, 2024 at 6:37 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-46231)\n   \n   so you can cook in a loaf tin pan, without mishap in a nutribullet air fryer??\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-46231)\n   1. **[Beth Le Manach](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/about\/)** says:\n      \n      [August 5, 2024 at 4:25 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-46235)\n      \n      Oh I’m not sure I’ve never tried it. You might be better with something developed for an air ryer like my [Air Fryer Blueberry Muffins](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/air-fryer-blueberry-muffins\/) 🙂 Equally delicious\\!\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-46235)\n      1. **Mayya Shtofmakher** says:\n         \n         [December 3, 2025 at 2:02 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-54446)\n         \n         Excellent recipe. My bread turned out really moist and delicious and right crumb and texture. Will repeat this recipe again and again. Thanks\n         \n         [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-54446)\n         1. **[Beth Le Manach](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/about\/)** says:\n            \n            [December 5, 2025 at 7:08 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-54455)\n            \n            So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂\n            \n            [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-54455)\n4. **Diane** says:\n   \n   [January 23, 2024 at 6:55 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-45272)\n   \n   This was really really good.  \n    Beth’s Banana bread recipe is a winner, every single time I make it.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-45272)\n   1. **[Beth Le Manach](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/about\/)** says:\n      \n      [January 27, 2024 at 9:26 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-45341)\n      \n      Aww so glad you enjoy it! One of my faves too! 🙂\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-45341)\n5. **Mary** says:\n   \n   [January 3, 2024 at 6:43 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-45101)\n   \n   My banana bread looks exactly like your cut slice. I was afraid it was going to be over done because I kept adding five more minutes, five more minutes.  \n    Seemed like a lot for one pan, but it worked! Delicious.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-45101)\n6. **Debby Johnson** says:\n   \n   [July 12, 2023 at 5:34 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-44067)\n   \n   I made this last weekend, using your recipe exactly, except I had to cook mine about 10-15 minutes longer than the recipe. Know that was likely my ovens temp.\n   \n   It was delicious! And, I felt it was a healthier “sweet” for my diabetic husband.\n   \n   Thanks so much\\!\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-44067)\n   1. **[Beth Le Manach](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/about\/)** says:\n      \n      [July 19, 2023 at 11:21 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-44133)\n      \n      Aww so glad to hear that! He may also enjoy these [Vegan Brownies](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/the-best-fudgy-vegan-gluten-free-brownies\/) that use Coconut sugar. My kids say these brownies are better than the “real brownies” Ha\\!\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-44133)\n7. **Blessie** says:\n   \n   [July 1, 2023 at 7:49 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-44022)\n   \n   This is the best banana bread recipe I’ve ever tried. I love pecans and ghirardelli chocolate chips. These ingredients made it tasting even better.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-44022)\n   1. **[Beth Le Manach](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/about\/)** says:\n      \n      [July 1, 2023 at 9:55 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-44026)\n      \n      So glad you enjoyed it! One of my faves too! 🙂\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-44026)\n8. **Mark** says:\n   \n   [June 28, 2023 at 9:58 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-44008)\n   \n   This is my go to recipe for banana bread, I’ve been using the recipe for many years now and it’s never failed. Thanks Beth for this basic and straight forward recipe\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-44008)\n   1. **[Beth Le Manach](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/about\/)** says:\n      \n      [June 29, 2023 at 10:00 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-44012)\n      \n      YAY! So glad it has been a hit! 🙂\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-44012)\n9. **Ruth** says:\n   \n   [October 6, 2022 at 5:18 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-42660)\n   \n   Hi Beth can you please give me a measurement for 4 loaves?\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-42660)\n   1. **[Beth Le Manach](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/about\/)** says:\n      \n      [October 15, 2022 at 1:00 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-42710)\n      \n      Well personally I would not do it that way, since it’s never an exact science, and some loaves may end up with more batter over others, and I find it’s easy to also make mistakes that way. I would just make the recipe 4x I know it’s tedious but then you are assured of the best results 🙂\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-42710)\n10. **Maria Elena** says:\n    \n    [May 12, 2022 at 11:51 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-41869)\n    \n    Excellent recipe! Yum\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-41869)\n11. **Mike G** says:\n    \n    [September 22, 2021 at 6:46 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-40639)\n    \n    Beth, every one of your recipes work great for me. thanks for that.. Where is the “Beth” cookbook? If there is not one, might be time to get one available so we can order\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-40639)\n    1. **[Beth Le Manach](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/about\/)** says:\n       \n       [September 26, 2021 at 7:22 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-40656)\n       \n       Ha! Oh I know a cookbook will be available someday! Definitely on the “bucket list”! 🙂 I’m so glad to hear the recipes have been a hit! 🙂\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-40656)\n12. **Raghav** says:\n    \n    [April 23, 2021 at 7:48 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-39537)\n    \n    Hello Beth,  \n     After two not so successful attempts at baking this wonderful banana loaf cake(cant call it bread-too sinful for that), I have finally got it right. I was baking at a higher temperature thanks to a faulty temperature setting on my oven. The one thing i did differently the third time was to put a sheet of aluminium over the parchment in the loaf pan before pouring in the batter. That prevented the bottom and sides from overbrowning. Also covered the top with foil for the last 25 mins of baking. Used one cup of sugar and baked for one hour and ten minutes. This cake tastes sooo soo good.  \n     Was already in love with your chocolate banana bread recipe, chocolate birthday cake recipe both of which I have successfully tried and now this.  \n     You really are a superstar! Thanks so much\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-39537)\n13. **Mary law** says:\n    \n    [March 2, 2021 at 2:04 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-39001)\n    \n    Hi, Beth, I have been bought a bread maker for Mothers day,\n    \n    And want to try your banna recipe, should I add the mashed banana or sliced banana after the mixture has been kneaded  \n     And will it require less water.? Thank you\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-39001)\n    1. **[Beth Le Manach](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/about\/)** says:\n       \n       [March 3, 2021 at 4:57 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-39008)\n       \n       Well this is actually a quick bread recipe so I wouldn’t recommend a bread machine since it only needs to be stirred not kneaded. Just a loaf pan and oven is all you need 🙂\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-39008)\n14. **Barb M.** says:\n    \n    [December 2, 2020 at 3:52 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-37463)\n    \n    Hi Beth, What a yummy recipe! I was wondering if you have a favorite source for those plastic bread bags? I am thinking of gifting this for Christmas.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-37463)\n15. **Clare** says:\n    \n    [September 15, 2020 at 8:41 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-35967)\n    \n    I made this bread last night. Followed the recipe except I left out the chocolate chips. I didn’t add any extra sugar other than what was listed on the receipe. My husband is a diabetic so I don’t want to add any more sugar than necessary. It was delicious.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-35967)\n16. **Camelia** says:\n    \n    [August 14, 2020 at 5:04 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-35241)\n    \n    Hi, Beth\\!  \n     Can you, please, tell me what sort of flour you normally use when making this? I made it a couple of times, but it did not turn out as fluffy as yours seems to be. So, I was wondering whether the flour might be the culprit. Thank you so much!!\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-35241)\n    1. **Beth Le Manach** says:\n       \n       [August 16, 2020 at 7:05 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-35308)\n       \n       Ah OK let’s troubleshoot! So I use All-Purpose flour. Just spoon it into your measuring cups to measure so you don’t add too much or pack it down, too much flour will not yield a fluffy bread. 2.) Be sure you are using the oil (over butter) that helps with the fluffy part. Use vegetable oil or canola oil those work best, for a healthier option, I would use Coconut oil. But really any other oil is going to be too heavy and will create a denser loaf. 3.) Do not forget the water! Resist the temptation to use milk. Water is the secret ingredient to the fluffiest bread! If you are doing all these things and still getting a dense bread, add 1\/4 cup more water. That should do the trick. Keep me posted on your results! 🙂\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-35308)\n       1. **Suzan** says:\n          \n          [September 10, 2020 at 6:30 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-35859)\n          \n          Hi Beth,\n          \n          This looks like a super yummy recipe … cannot wait to try it … just one question …. would you be able to tell approximately how much the ripe bananas should weigh … since the sizes of bananas wary from place to place … i feel like an approximate weight would help 🙂 thank you\n          \n          [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-35859)\n          1. **Beth Le Manach** says:\n             \n             [September 12, 2020 at 9:59 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-35903)\n             \n             Yes of course it’s about 1 pound, give or take! Hope that helps 🙂\n             \n             [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-35903)\n             1. **Persis Menon** says:\n                \n                [September 24, 2020 at 6:57 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-36219)\n                \n                Hi Beth  \n                 Since bananas vary in size and we can’t always weigh your mash, can you please tell me if two cups of mashed bananas would work instead of ‘4 bananas’ ?\n                \n                Thanks you\n             2. **Beth Le Manach** says:\n                \n                [September 27, 2020 at 5:39 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-36275)\n                \n                Oh sure 2 cups would be great! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂\n17. **Brenda** says:\n    \n    [April 13, 2020 at 2:07 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-33756)\n    \n    I can’t get mine to cook. I think the bananas need to be measured. Perhaps mine were too large? It’s been in the oven for 1 1\/2 hours and still the toothpick is wet. Not hopeful at this point\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-33756)\n18. **Yasmine Maggs** says:\n    \n    [April 7, 2020 at 7:26 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-33685)\n    \n    Hi Beth I made this banana bread last night and it was AMAZING! Thank you so much. I have tried many, many recipes over the years and this is definitely the tastiest one I’ve made. The texture and flavour is perfect. I left out the chocolate chips and increased the amount of light soft brown sugar to 1 cup as suggested in your comments. Next time I will try with dark brown muscovado sugar 🙂  \n     We love our banana bread in the UK 🙂\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-33685)\n    1. **Beth Le Manach** says:\n       \n       [April 8, 2020 at 6:35 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-33693)\n       \n       I’m so glad it was such a hit! This recipe is one of my favorites too! 🙂\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-33693)\n       1. **Mufasa b** says:\n          \n          [September 19, 2020 at 10:36 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-36125)\n          \n          hi there . nice to meet you maam , I am a Guyanese ,Guyana South american , I am Mufasa, I like to try ur Recipe , i try other culture food I cook a lot, for me n my mom, thanks Mrs beth.\n          \n          [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-36125)\n19. **Sarah** says:\n    \n    [February 22, 2020 at 6:15 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-33307)\n    \n    Helo beth  \n     Great banana bread ! Loved it ! But just wanted know if the 1\/2 cup sugar can be replaced with honey ?\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-33307)\n    1. **Beth Le Manach** says:\n       \n       [February 25, 2020 at 5:52 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-33329)\n       \n       Hmm I haven’t tried it with honey, but if you have replaced honey in large quantities for sugar in other baked good recipes then you should be OK\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-33329)\n20. **Juon Samira** says:\n    \n    [October 15, 2019 at 6:02 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-31485)\n    \n    Hello Beth  \n     An amazing recipe.. I tried it and i loved it…. the bananas were already dark, but for me it was not at all sweet and i love it sweet. What do you recomend? Do you thin 3\/4 Cup of sugar is enough? Do i have to change something else from the recipe? Thank you.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-31485)\n    1. **Beth Le Manach** says:\n       \n       [October 16, 2019 at 6:21 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-31503)\n       \n       Yes if you would like it sweeter then increase the sugar to 3\/4 cup 🙂 no need to alter anything else. So glad you enjoyed it\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-31503)\n       1. **Flavia** says:\n          \n          [March 30, 2022 at 4:41 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-41626)\n          \n          The banana bread looked nice and was fluffy, but pure baking soda flavour\n          \n          When putting only 1\/2 teaspoon of baking soda on my second attempt, it was perfect.\n          \n          [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-41626)\n21. **Veronica** says:\n    \n    [October 7, 2019 at 2:37 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-31404)\n    \n    Hi Beth\\!  \n     By chance, have you ever measured the bananas in cups or by weight? Size varies a lot\\!  \n     Thank you\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-31404)\n    1. **Beth Le Manach** says:\n       \n       [October 9, 2019 at 5:28 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-31429)\n       \n       I haven’t been that precise with it. I just use standard size bananas and give or take a few tbsp it will either give you more or less flavor 🙂\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-31429)\n22. **Tracy Wright** says:\n    \n    [September 12, 2019 at 6:51 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-30882)\n    \n    Wow! This is a fantastic recipe. I use wholewheat flour and sub raisens for the chocolate chips for a healthier version. This recipe also makes great mufins.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-30882)\n23. **[problemyzerekcja.pl.tl](https:\/\/problemyzerekcja.pl.tl\/)** says:\n    \n    [April 3, 2019 at 9:28 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-27440)\n    \n    środki wspomagające potencję\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-27440)\n24. Pingback: [Banana Cupcake Recipe with Coconut - Entertaining with Beth](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/beths-banana-coconut-cupcake-recipe\/)\n25. Pingback: [Savory Monkey Bread From Scratch - Entertaining with Beth](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/savory-monkey-bread-from-scratch\/)\n26. Pingback: [Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe - Entertaining with Beth](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/chocolate-banana-bread-recipe\/)\n27. **Geetika Shree** says:\n    \n    [November 1, 2018 at 4:23 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-21845)\n    \n    This is a hit each time\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-21845)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [November 3, 2018 at 7:21 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-21885)\n       \n       YAY! Glad to hear it! 🙂 . One of my faves too! Ha! 🙂\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-21885)\n28. **Aryani** says:\n    \n    [October 30, 2018 at 8:33 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-21817)\n    \n    Beth, this recipe is simply AMAZING!!! I’ve been baking this banana bread every single week and share it with my kids’ teachers, friends and families. Thank you for sharing this recipe.\n    \n    Lost of love from Oman\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-21817)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [October 30, 2018 at 2:21 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-21820)\n       \n       Awe so glad you enjoy it! It’s been such a favorite in my family too! Such a joy it has been to share it with all of you 🙂 YAY!\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-21820)\n29. **@bostonpattinc** says:\n    \n    [October 21, 2018 at 6:18 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-21543)\n    \n    Very easy recipe. It’s more like a cake than a bread. Very delicious\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-21543)\n30. **Aruna** says:\n    \n    [June 15, 2018 at 7:17 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-18510)\n    \n    Hi Beth,  \n     Love your channel.Fantastic recipes.Just a quick question,would it be okay to reduce the number of eggs.Can I use two instead of three?Thank you.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-18510)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [June 19, 2018 at 4:25 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-18587)\n       \n       Sure I think that would be OK. It may just be a bit denser 🙂 . But still taste good! So glad you enjoy the recipes! 🙂\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-18587)\n31. **Christine** says:\n    \n    [March 27, 2018 at 2:03 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-16368)\n    \n    Hey Beth\\!  \n     I was wondering for how long does the bread last in the fridge?  \n     and if frozen?\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-16368)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [March 27, 2018 at 6:56 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-16369)\n       \n       Oh sure at least a month 🙂 Hope you enjoy\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-16369)\n32. **Gagan** says:\n    \n    [March 12, 2018 at 9:55 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-15904)\n    \n    Hi Beth,\n    \n    The recipie is really good  \n     The bread turned out to be really moist  \n     However I had small doubt,in the video 1 and half  \n     Teaspoon of salt is said to be used and in the recipe on the site it’s half teaspoon of salt .  \n     I put 1 and half teaspoon of salt in the bread I made and it turned to be salty. Please suggest what is the actual amount of salt to be used.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-15904)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [March 18, 2018 at 6:24 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-16009)\n       \n       So sorry! The video is wrong, go by the printed recipe, it should only be 1\/2 tsp. My apologies\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-16009)\n33. **C F WONG** says:\n    \n    [January 22, 2018 at 8:10 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-14522)\n    \n    i have tried your banana bread recipe, huge success.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-14522)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [January 24, 2018 at 1:37 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-14552)\n       \n       YAY! So glad it was a hit! 🙂\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-14552)\n34. **Mita** says:\n    \n    [December 28, 2017 at 8:33 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-13959)\n    \n    What does the water do in the recipe? So far I have never seen any banana bread recipe that calls for water.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-13959)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [December 29, 2017 at 6:20 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-13967)\n       \n       Oh it’s the best kept secret 🙂 I use water in a lot of my quick bread and muffin recipes, as it makes them really light and moist and won’t weigh them down like milk does 🙂 Try it and you’ll see\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-13967)\n       1. **Crystal** says:\n          \n          [April 6, 2019 at 3:18 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-27511)\n          \n          Thanks for the tip, my banana bread recipe always comes out like fruit cake. Very excited to tey this recipe tonight\n          \n          [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-27511)\n          1. **Beth Le Manach** says:\n             \n             [April 9, 2019 at 4:58 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-27569)\n             \n             Keep me posted! I hope you enjoy\\!\n             \n             [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-27569)\n35. **Nisha Koshy** says:\n    \n    [November 14, 2017 at 8:06 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-12639)\n    \n    Do u think I could just skip the nuts?\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-12639)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [November 15, 2017 at 4:23 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-12650)\n       \n       Oh sure you could definitely leave them out. No prob! 🙂\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-12650)\n36. **[FarzanaRijas](http:\/\/www.reclaimingheart.com\/)** says:\n    \n    [August 5, 2017 at 1:38 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-9717)\n    \n    Hi Beth\n    \n    I plan making this. But I have a smaller loafpan. If am halving the recipe, how do I halve the egg number? Or would it be wise to pour extra batter to prep cupcakes?  \n     Thanks in advance.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-9717)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [August 9, 2017 at 5:15 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-9778)\n       \n       I would keep the recipe as is and pour the extra into cupcakes 🙂 . Always can be tricky halving a recipe with an odd number of eggs 🙂 Hope you enjoy\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-9778)\n37. **Linda M** says:\n    \n    [June 27, 2017 at 5:36 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-9132)\n    \n    Hi Beth, I would like to make the Banana Nut Bread, but would like to leave the chocolate bits out of the recipe. How much more sugar would I have to add to the recipe to make up the difference of sweetness that the chocolate added? I noted in the recipe that you had an adjustment if someone wanted more sweetness with the chocolate. Thank you for your reply.\n    \n    Linda M\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-9132)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [June 27, 2017 at 6:02 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-9133)\n       \n       Great question! If omitting the chocolate chips I would do 1 cup of sugar. Hope you enjoy\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-9133)\n38. **Sheila** says:\n    \n    [June 21, 2017 at 1:00 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-9031)\n    \n    Made this banana bread for my dad for Father’s Day and he loved it! Best banana bread recipe!!\\!  \n     Love all your recipes Beth!!❤️?\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-9031)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [June 26, 2017 at 5:51 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-9110)\n       \n       YAY! So glad it was a hit\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-9110)\n39. **Sara** says:\n    \n    [June 6, 2017 at 5:57 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-8728)\n    \n    Just baked this today. It was enough to make two loafs and it was delicious! My dad isn’t a chocolate chip fan but he loved it! Thank you for sharing your recipes \\<3\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-8728)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [June 11, 2017 at 5:20 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-8822)\n       \n       YAY! So glad it was a hit! 🙂\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-8822)\n40. **Regina** says:\n    \n    [May 1, 2017 at 10:05 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-8042)\n    \n    Hi, Can I substitute the water with milk? Thanks\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-8042)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [May 2, 2017 at 4:51 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-8054)\n       \n       Sure you could do that, but it would make for a denser cake, not as light as if you used the water. Water, because there is not fat content to weigh it down, will give you a lighter texture. Hope that helps\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-8054)\n41. **Mega Nanda** says:\n    \n    [March 12, 2017 at 4:33 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-6772)\n    \n    Hello Beth,\n    \n    This recipe is the best banana recipe. I use it in the cupcake form, and guess what?? my family love it. Very moist cake recipe…\n    \n    Thank you for this yummy recipe Beth, I adore you so much.\n    \n    Mega\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-6772)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [March 13, 2017 at 5:12 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-6826)\n       \n       Yay! So glad it was a hit! This recipe is one of my favorites too 🙂\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-6826)\n42. **Shilpa** says:\n    \n    [February 2, 2017 at 3:40 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-6164)\n    \n    Hello Beth,  \n     I made your Banana Bread and I really loved it. That was an exceptionally nutty chocolaty Banana Bread!!Thanks So Much\\!  \n     Just curious to know why do most Banana Bread recipes prefer Baking Soda to Baking Powder,though an acidic ingredient (like Buttermilk \/Yoghurt) is not in recipe.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-6164)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [February 5, 2017 at 5:30 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-6227)\n       \n       Great question! Baking soda I find will get you a quicker rise than baking powder, hence the term “quick bread”. It’s funny because most people say you only use the soda when there is an acidic ingredient, but I find I use it any time I want a quick rise or chewier texture like with cookies. Hope that helps\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-6227)\n43. **Aillen** says:\n    \n    [January 30, 2017 at 7:59 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-6103)\n    \n    Can I use muffin tins for this one? If yes, what would be the baking time? Thank you..\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-6103)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [February 5, 2017 at 5:31 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-6228)\n       \n       Sure you could do that too. Just bake between 18-20 mins. Hope you enjoy\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-6228)\n44. **Pallavi** says:\n    \n    [January 15, 2017 at 7:14 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-5767)\n    \n    Hello! This seems lovely but I just wanted to be sure about the quantity of baking soda to be added. Would 10 grams be 2 teaspoons or 2.5?\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-5767)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [January 15, 2017 at 2:30 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-5772)\n       \n       sure 2 tsp would be 14 grams 🙂 (7 grams per tsp) hope that helps\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-5772)\n45. **Pallavi** says:\n    \n    [January 12, 2017 at 11:47 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-5742)\n    \n    Hello! This seems like such a brilliant recipe and I’m so excited to try it. Before trying my hand at it, I just want to be sure about how much baking soda to add. You’ve mentioned 2tsp or 10ml of baking soda in the recipe. But the salt that has to be added in 5ml or 1\/2 tsp. So shouldnt baking soda be 1tsp, since it’s exactly double the amount of salt. I don’t think there will be a difference in the volume that the quantities change so much, but I want to be doubly sure about it.\n    \n    Thank you\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-5742)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [January 15, 2017 at 2:32 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-5774)\n       \n       I’ve never considered the salt in my recipes in relation to leavening. The salt is really just for the flavor. 14 grams of baking soda will do the trick. Hope you enjoy\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-5774)\n46. **Sara Sandri** says:\n    \n    [November 9, 2016 at 7:54 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-4033)\n    \n    For those that are intolerant to wheat, I tried it with spelt flower, and it’s delicious\\!  \n     Lovely recipe, it’s the 4th time im making it now, love it.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-4033)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [November 12, 2016 at 5:07 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-4148)\n       \n       Great idea! Thanks for sharing! So glad the recipe has been a hit! 🙂\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-4148)\n47. **Ta** says:\n    \n    [October 20, 2016 at 1:53 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-3531)\n    \n    Hi~ How many grams of butter to substitute the oil? Thanks\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-3531)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [October 20, 2016 at 4:44 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-3535)\n       \n       Sure if swapping the oil for butter it should be 180g of butter melted to 180ml. Enjoy! 🙂\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-3535)\n48. **Wannida** says:\n    \n    [October 9, 2016 at 9:25 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-3336)\n    \n    I forgot to put water in, would that make a big difference?\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-3336)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [October 10, 2016 at 5:43 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-3356)\n       \n       hmmm, not sure it might just make it a bit denser and not as light. Bet me know how it turned out 🙂\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-3356)\n49. **[bit.ly](http:\/\/bit.ly\/23Xc48w)** says:\n    \n    [July 11, 2016 at 8:42 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-1630)\n    \n    After I originally commented I appear to have clicked  \n     on thhe -Notify me when new comments are added-  \n     checkbox and now whenever a comment is added I recieve four emails with the  \n     exact same comment. Is there a way you are able to remove me from that service?  \n     Appreciate it\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-1630)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [July 12, 2016 at 6:02 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-1637)\n       \n       Oh no! So sorry about that. I dug around my site and I can’t figure out how to fix that for you 🙁 Unless you maybe delete your profile for commenting and create a new profile? That might do the trick! I’m so sorry, how annoying! Ugh…\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-1637)\n50. **Fia** says:\n    \n    [May 14, 2016 at 11:38 pm](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-1157)\n    \n    Supperb banana cake, moist and sweetness just right ! Not too greasy , not crumbly. Friends and family absolutely love it! Thx for sharing this recipe ,Beth \\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-1157)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [May 18, 2016 at 6:42 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-1171)\n       \n       YAY! So glad it was a hit! 🙂\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-1171)\n51. **finngirl** says:\n    \n    [March 24, 2016 at 11:08 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-884)\n    \n    HI! Thank you for this awesome recipe, it was crazy delicious!The banana bread is quite unknown here in Finland so it was my first time to taste it. totally worth it to try! 🙂\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-884)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [March 25, 2016 at 5:03 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-889)\n       \n       YAY! So glad it was a hit 🙂 It really is such a yummy bread, and a very “American” treat I must say and such fun to know it has made its way to Finland!And that you enjoyed it 🙂 The distant cousin of banana bread is pumpkin bread, something we American’s really enjoy in the fall for Thanksgiving our national feast. If you can get canned pumpkin in Finland this one is great too! The flavors and spices could made it nice for the Holidays in Finland :)https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/beths-extra-moist-pumpkin-bread-recipe\/\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-889)\n52. **Shazaa** says:\n    \n    [March 24, 2016 at 10:50 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-883)\n    \n    Hi Beth,\n    \n    I’m dying to try out this fantastic looking bread but just a quick question. Can I substitute the plain flour for self-raising instead? If so, then I should probably omit the baking soda completely, no?\n    \n    Many thanks in advance…\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-883)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [March 25, 2016 at 5:10 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-890)\n       \n       Oh sure you could do that. But check the label on the flour to see if salt has also been added, most self-rising flours also include salt, so you may want to omit the salt as well 🙂 Happy Baking\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-890)\n       1. **Shazaa** says:\n          \n          [March 31, 2016 at 5:45 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-913)\n          \n          Hi Beth,\n          \n          Sorry I could not reply back earlier, but I made it and it came out just perfect! My first banana bread…  \n           Thank you so much for this awesome recipe.\n          \n          [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-913)\n          1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n             \n             [April 1, 2016 at 6:07 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-920)\n             \n             YAY! So glad it was a hit! 🙂\n             \n             [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-920)\n53. **Manisha** says:\n    \n    [March 3, 2016 at 1:54 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-540)\n    \n    simply awesome recipe….I never get a moist cake…this recipe got me what it promised…ultimate banana bread…which is heavenly in taste and moissst!!…Thanx Beth!! 🙂\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-540)\n    1. **entertainingwithbeth** says:\n       \n       [March 4, 2016 at 5:40 am](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-574)\n       \n       YAY! 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It’s like being wrapped up in a warm, comfy blanket\\!\n\nA great twist on this bread is my [Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe, which is equally addictive](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/chocolate-banana-bread-recipe\/). Or for a quicker, easier recipe, try my extra-moist [Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/banana-muffins-with-3-toppings\/).\n\n![Banana Bread in a Loaf Pan Cooling ](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BananaBreadRecipe_4.jpg)\n\nBanana Bread will be much easier to slice once it has cooled\n\n### Would you like to save this?\nWe'll email this recipe post to you, so you can come back to it later! Only check the box below if you would like to join my email newsletter.\n\n## Why You’ll Love This Recipe\n- It’s extra moist and fluffy and just melts in your mouth\\!\n- Speckled with pecans and dark chocolate, the texture and flavors are just divine\\!\n- It mixes up in 2 bowls; no electric mixer is necessary! It also uses pantry staples, so you likely have most of the ingredients on hand.\n- My favorite way to serve it is to slice it into large, thick slabs and leave it on a cutting board, allowing guests to serve themselves.\n- It freezes beautifully, and you can reheat it slice by slice, enjoying a “freshly baked” slice anytime you get the craving! For another quick bread that freezes well, try my Pain d’Epices bread, a lovely quickbread for Christmas gifting\\!\n\n![a slice of banana bread on a plate with a fork showing its moist texture](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BananaBreadRecipe_9.jpg)\n\n## Watch a Video Demo of this Recipe\n## Tips For Success\n- The key to this bread is to use very ripe bananas; they should be mushy and practically black\\!\n- Because bananas that look like this have a lot more sugar in them, and will also give you a lot more banana flavor.\n- Use vegetable or canola oil instead of butter. Oil is a pure fat, whereas butter has milk solids in it. The pure fat will guarantee an extra-moist banana bread\n- Add 1\/4 cup of water to the mix; this will make your bread soft and fluffy and won’t weigh it down the way milk would.\n- Load it up with great mix-ins! I love chopped dark chocolate and pecans, but you could also add unsweetened coconut. For another great dessert idea with lots of mix-ins, including coconut, try my fully-loaded, [Moist Carrot Cake Recipe](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/carrot-cake-recipe\/).\n\n![Ingrediets for Banana Bread laid out on a table](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BananaBreadRecipe_2.jpg)\n\n## How To Ripen a Banana Quickly\\!\n- If you do not have dark speckled bananas sitting on your counter, no problem! Here’s how you can do it quickly\\!\n- Place unripe bananas on a sheet pan lined with foil\n- Bake at 300F for 10 minutes\n- Flip bananas and bake for another 10 mins\n- Bananas will be black all over and mushy inside\n- Scoop out the sweet sticky banana and proceed with the recipe as directed! It’s the most genius trick that allows you to enjoy banana bread anytime you like\\!\n## A Word About Sweetness\n- [My Banana Bread recipe video](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MCJuAlJc1q0) is one of my most popular on YouTube, with over 1.5 million views as of this writing, and the biggest debate centers on the sweetness.\n- Some say it’s perfect (I would fall into that camp), and some want it sweeter.\n- Here’s the thing: if you are using very ripe bananas, you will have all the sweetness you want, plus a full tablespoon of vanilla extract, and the chopped dark chocolate makes it plenty sweet for me.\n- BUT if you really have a sweet tooth or your bananas aren’t that ripe, you could add another 1\/4 cup of sugar to the recipe below.\n- Or if you want an even sweeter rendition of this recipe, try my [Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/banana-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting\/), which is fantastic\\!\n\n![Dark Chocolate Chips chopped in place on a wooden plate with a bowl of sugar in the background](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BananaBreadRecipe_1.jpg)\n\nChopped dark chocolate will provide both sweetness and flavor to your banana bread lessening the need for too much sugar\n## How to Store the Bread?\n- If you don’t finish this bread in a day, it will last 3-4 days when wrapped in wax paper and covered with aluminum foil.\n- Keep it refrigerated to preserve its freshness.\n- Or this banana bread freezes beautifully; slice it into thick slices and place them in individual zip-top bags.\n- It’s so moist that if you stack the slices together in one big bag, they may be hard to separate.\n- To reheat it, wrap a slice in a paper towel and microwave it for 30-40 seconds; it will taste like the day you made it\\!\n\n![A table set with a loaf of banana bread coffee pot and plates](https:\/\/entertainingwithbeth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BananaBreadRecipe_5.jpg)\n\nEnjoyed this recipe?\n\nLeave a Rating and Review\n\n### Ingredients\n- 4 overly ripe, mashed bananas\n- 3 eggs\n- ½ cup (100g) of sugar \\*I find this is enough sugar if adding the chocolate chips but if you have a sweet tooth I would increase it to 3\/4 cup (150g)\n- 3\/4 cup (180 ml) of canola or vegetable oil\n- ¼ cup (60 ml) of water\n- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla\n- 2 ½ cups (300 g) of flour\n- 1\/2 teaspoon (5 ml) salt\n- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) baking soda\n- ½ cup (75 g) of bittersweet chocolate, chopped\n- ½ cup (75 g) of Pecans or Walnuts\n\n### Instructions\n1. Preheat oven to 350F (176C) degrees. Spray a 9” x 5\" (23cm x 13cm) loaf pan with baking spray.\n2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt and set aside.\n3. In a large bowl, add the bananas, eggs, sugar, oil, water and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.\n4. Then add the dry ingredients in thirds, whisking gently until it's combined, being careful not to over-mix! (Or you will have tough bread!)\n5. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts.\n6. Pour into a loaf pan. Bake for 55 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean.\n7. If bread starts to brown too much on the top, cover with foil and continue to bake until cooked through. Slice into thick slices and serve.\n\n### Notes\nNo ripe bananas? No problem! 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Boilerpipe Text	Jump to Recipe Everyone needs a fantastic Banana Bread Recipe in their repertoire, and this one is my absolute favorite bread recipe! It’s the kind of banana bread that is so moist and delicious, it’s sure to cure whatever ails you. It’s like being wrapped up in a warm, comfy blanket! A great twist on this bread is my Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe, which is equally addictive . Or for a quicker, easier recipe, try my extra-moist Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins . Banana Bread will be much easier to slice once it has cooled Would you like to save this? We'll email this recipe post to you, so you can come back to it later! Only check the box below if you would like to join my email newsletter. Why You’ll Love This Recipe It’s extra moist and fluffy and just melts in your mouth! Speckled with pecans and dark chocolate, the texture and flavors are just divine! It mixes up in 2 bowls; no electric mixer is necessary! It also uses pantry staples, so you likely have most of the ingredients on hand. My favorite way to serve it is to slice it into large, thick slabs and leave it on a cutting board, allowing guests to serve themselves. It freezes beautifully, and you can reheat it slice by slice, enjoying a “freshly baked” slice anytime you get the craving! For another quick bread that freezes well, try my Pain d’Epices bread, a lovely quickbread for Christmas gifting! Watch a Video Demo of this Recipe Tips For Success The key to this bread is to use very ripe bananas; they should be mushy and practically black! Because bananas that look like this have a lot more sugar in them, and will also give you a lot more banana flavor. Use vegetable or canola oil instead of butter. Oil is a pure fat, whereas butter has milk solids in it. The pure fat will guarantee an extra-moist banana bread Add 1/4 cup of water to the mix; this will make your bread soft and fluffy and won’t weigh it down the way milk would. Load it up with great mix-ins! I love chopped dark chocolate and pecans, but you could also add unsweetened coconut. For another great dessert idea with lots of mix-ins, including coconut, try my fully-loaded, Moist Carrot Cake Recipe . How To Ripen a Banana Quickly! If you do not have dark speckled bananas sitting on your counter, no problem! Here’s how you can do it quickly! Place unripe bananas on a sheet pan lined with foil Bake at 300F for 10 minutes Flip bananas and bake for another 10 mins Bananas will be black all over and mushy inside Scoop out the sweet sticky banana and proceed with the recipe as directed! It’s the most genius trick that allows you to enjoy banana bread anytime you like! A Word About Sweetness My Banana Bread recipe video is one of my most popular on YouTube, with over 1.5 million views as of this writing, and the biggest debate centers on the sweetness. Some say it’s perfect (I would fall into that camp), and some want it sweeter. Here’s the thing: if you are using very ripe bananas, you will have all the sweetness you want, plus a full tablespoon of vanilla extract, and the chopped dark chocolate makes it plenty sweet for me. BUT if you really have a sweet tooth or your bananas aren’t that ripe, you could add another 1/4 cup of sugar to the recipe below. Or if you want an even sweeter rendition of this recipe, try my Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting , which is fantastic! Chopped dark chocolate will provide both sweetness and flavor to your banana bread lessening the need for too much sugar How to Store the Bread? If you don’t finish this bread in a day, it will last 3-4 days when wrapped in wax paper and covered with aluminum foil. Keep it refrigerated to preserve its freshness. Or this banana bread freezes beautifully; slice it into thick slices and place them in individual zip-top bags. It’s so moist that if you stack the slices together in one big bag, they may be hard to separate. To reheat it, wrap a slice in a paper towel and microwave it for 30-40 seconds; it will taste like the day you made it! Enjoyed this recipe? Leave a Rating and Review Ingredients 4 overly ripe, mashed bananas 3 eggs ½ cup (100g) of sugar *I find this is enough sugar if adding the chocolate chips but if you have a sweet tooth I would increase it to 3/4 cup (150g) 3/4 cup (180 ml) of canola or vegetable oil ¼ cup (60 ml) of water 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla 2 ½ cups (300 g) of flour 1/2 teaspoon (5 ml) salt 2 teaspoons (10 ml) baking soda ½ cup (75 g) of bittersweet chocolate, chopped ½ cup (75 g) of Pecans or Walnuts Instructions Preheat oven to 350F (176C) degrees. Spray a 9” x 5" (23cm x 13cm) loaf pan with baking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt and set aside. In a large bowl, add the bananas, eggs, sugar, oil, water and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine. Then add the dry ingredients in thirds, whisking gently until it's combined, being careful not to over-mix! (Or you will have tough bread!) Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts. Pour into a loaf pan. Bake for 55 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean. If bread starts to brown too much on the top, cover with foil and continue to bake until cooked through. Slice into thick slices and serve. Notes No ripe bananas? No problem! To ripen a banana quickly: Place unripe bananas on a sheet pan lined with foil Bake at 300F for 10 minutes Flip bananas and bake for another 10 mins Bananas will be black all over and mushy inside This bread also freezes beautifully, just slice in and put it in a ziplock bag. Then reheat the slices in the microwave for 30-40 seconds and it tastes like the day you made it! Prefer to make banana muffins instead? This recipe makes a bit too much batter for 12 muffins and the texture will be dense, for a light a fluffy banana muffin follow my Banana Muffin Recipe . Nutrition Information: Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 Amount Per Serving: Calories: 241 Total Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 47mg Sodium: 22mg Carbohydrates: 47g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 18g Protein: 5g
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It’s like being wrapped up in a warm, comfy blanket\! A great twist on this bread is my [Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe, which is equally addictive](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/chocolate-banana-bread-recipe/). Or for a quicker, easier recipe, try my extra-moist [Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/banana-muffins-with-3-toppings/). ![Banana Bread in a Loaf Pan Cooling ](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BananaBreadRecipe_4.jpg) Banana Bread will be much easier to slice once it has cooled ### Would you like to save this? We'll email this recipe post to you, so you can come back to it later! Only check the box below if you would like to join my email newsletter. ## Why You’ll Love This Recipe - It’s extra moist and fluffy and just melts in your mouth\! - Speckled with pecans and dark chocolate, the texture and flavors are just divine\! - It mixes up in 2 bowls; no electric mixer is necessary! It also uses pantry staples, so you likely have most of the ingredients on hand. - My favorite way to serve it is to slice it into large, thick slabs and leave it on a cutting board, allowing guests to serve themselves. - It freezes beautifully, and you can reheat it slice by slice, enjoying a “freshly baked” slice anytime you get the craving! For another quick bread that freezes well, try my Pain d’Epices bread, a lovely quickbread for Christmas gifting\! ![a slice of banana bread on a plate with a fork showing its moist texture](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%201986'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![a slice of banana bread on a plate with a fork showing its moist texture](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BananaBreadRecipe_9.jpg) ## Watch a Video Demo of this Recipe ## Tips For Success - The key to this bread is to use very ripe bananas; they should be mushy and practically black\! - Because bananas that look like this have a lot more sugar in them, and will also give you a lot more banana flavor. - Use vegetable or canola oil instead of butter. Oil is a pure fat, whereas butter has milk solids in it. The pure fat will guarantee an extra-moist banana bread - Add 1/4 cup of water to the mix; this will make your bread soft and fluffy and won’t weigh it down the way milk would. - Load it up with great mix-ins! I love chopped dark chocolate and pecans, but you could also add unsweetened coconut. For another great dessert idea with lots of mix-ins, including coconut, try my fully-loaded, [Moist Carrot Cake Recipe](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/carrot-cake-recipe/). ![Ingrediets for Banana Bread laid out on a table](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%201962'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Ingrediets for Banana Bread laid out on a table](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BananaBreadRecipe_2.jpg) ## How To Ripen a Banana Quickly\! - If you do not have dark speckled bananas sitting on your counter, no problem! Here’s how you can do it quickly\! - Place unripe bananas on a sheet pan lined with foil - Bake at 300F for 10 minutes - Flip bananas and bake for another 10 mins - Bananas will be black all over and mushy inside - Scoop out the sweet sticky banana and proceed with the recipe as directed! It’s the most genius trick that allows you to enjoy banana bread anytime you like\! ## A Word About Sweetness - [My Banana Bread recipe video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCJuAlJc1q0) is one of my most popular on YouTube, with over 1.5 million views as of this writing, and the biggest debate centers on the sweetness. - Some say it’s perfect (I would fall into that camp), and some want it sweeter. - Here’s the thing: if you are using very ripe bananas, you will have all the sweetness you want, plus a full tablespoon of vanilla extract, and the chopped dark chocolate makes it plenty sweet for me. - BUT if you really have a sweet tooth or your bananas aren’t that ripe, you could add another 1/4 cup of sugar to the recipe below. - Or if you want an even sweeter rendition of this recipe, try my [Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/banana-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting/), which is fantastic\! ![Dark Chocolate Chips chopped in place on a wooden plate with a bowl of sugar in the background](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%202133'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Dark Chocolate Chips chopped in place on a wooden plate with a bowl of sugar in the background](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BananaBreadRecipe_1.jpg) Chopped dark chocolate will provide both sweetness and flavor to your banana bread lessening the need for too much sugar ## How to Store the Bread? - If you don’t finish this bread in a day, it will last 3-4 days when wrapped in wax paper and covered with aluminum foil. - Keep it refrigerated to preserve its freshness. - Or this banana bread freezes beautifully; slice it into thick slices and place them in individual zip-top bags. - It’s so moist that if you stack the slices together in one big bag, they may be hard to separate. - To reheat it, wrap a slice in a paper towel and microwave it for 30-40 seconds; it will taste like the day you made it\! ![A table set with a loaf of banana bread coffee pot and plates](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%202133'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![A table set with a loaf of banana bread coffee pot and plates](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BananaBreadRecipe_5.jpg) Enjoyed this recipe? 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A great quick bread recipe for a Sunday Brunch or Breakfast. Light and fluffy and extra moist\! ### Ingredients - 4 overly ripe, mashed bananas - 3 eggs - ½ cup (100g) of sugar \I find this is enough sugar if adding the chocolate chips but if you have a sweet tooth I would increase it to 3/4 cup (150g) - 3/4 cup (180 ml) of canola or vegetable oil - ¼ cup (60 ml) of water - 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla - 2 ½ cups (300 g) of flour - 1/2 teaspoon (5 ml) salt - 2 teaspoons (10 ml) baking soda - ½ cup (75 g) of bittersweet chocolate, chopped - ½ cup (75 g) of Pecans or Walnuts ### Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350F (176C) degrees. Spray a 9” x 5" (23cm x 13cm) loaf pan with baking spray. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt and set aside. 3. In a large bowl, add the bananas, eggs, sugar, oil, water and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine. 4. Then add the dry ingredients in thirds, whisking gently until it's combined, being careful not to over-mix! (Or you will have tough bread!) 5. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts. 6. Pour into a loaf pan. Bake for 55 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean. 7. If bread starts to brown too much on the top, cover with foil and continue to bake until cooked through. Slice into thick slices and serve. ### Notes No ripe bananas? No problem! To ripen a banana quickly: - Place unripe bananas on a sheet pan lined with foil - Bake at 300F for 10 minutes - Flip bananas and bake for another 10 mins - Bananas will be black all over and mushy inside This bread also freezes beautifully, just slice in and put it in a ziplock bag. Then reheat the slices in the microwave for 30-40 seconds and it tastes like the day you made it\! Prefer to make banana muffins instead? This recipe makes a bit too much batter for 12 muffins and the texture will be dense, for a light a fluffy banana muffin follow my [Banana Muffin Recipe](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/banana-muffins-with-3-toppings/). ###### Nutrition Information: Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 Amount Per Serving:* Calories: 241Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 22mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 3gSugar: 18gProtein: 5g © [Beth Le Manach](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/about/) Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20735%201087'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BananaBreadRecipe_4-735x1087.jpg) ## Post navigation [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20171%20171'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Untitled-design-2023-12-02T103210.945-1024x1024.jpg) Chocolate Christmas Cake with Kirsch Cherries Previous Previous](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/chocolate-christmas-cake/) [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20171%20171'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ChickenPestoSandwichandEasyTomatoSoup_Featured-1024x1024.jpg) Chicken Pesto Sandwich with Easy Tomato Soup Next Next](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/chicken-pesto-sandwich-with-easy-tomato-soup/) ![a slice of banana bread on a plate with a fork showing its moist texture](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![a slice of banana bread on a plate with a fork showing its moist texture](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BananaBreadRecipe_9-150x150.jpg) ![Brownie cake scooped into a mug with ice cream](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%201200'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Brownie cake scooped into a mug with ice cream](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CastIronBrownieCake_Featured1.jpg) ### Leave a Reply [Cancel reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#respond) This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. [Learn how your comment data is processed.](https://akismet.com/privacy/) ## 106 Comments 1. Jocelyn Grayson says: [September 3, 2025 at 6:52 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-53458) Do you think I need to increase the sugar if I’m not using the chocolate chips? I don’t want it overly sweet, but I don’t want it to feel savory, either. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-53458) 1. [Beth Le Manach](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/about/) says: [September 10, 2025 at 11:33 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-53641) Well, it’s such a matter of preference. I would maybe increase it by 2 tablespoons if your bananas are very ripe if they’re not ripe then I would definitely increase it by a quarter cup. Hope that helps and I hope you enjoy it. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-53641) 2. Elaine G says: [January 5, 2025 at 7:23 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-47425) Where is the 60mls of water added please? There is no mention of this in the method. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-47425) 1. [Beth Le Manach](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/about/) says: [January 5, 2025 at 7:36 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-47426) So sorry! It should be added after the oil. Just fixed that! Thanks for letting me know\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-47426) 3. Lynette says: [August 4, 2024 at 6:37 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-46231) so you can cook in a loaf tin pan, without mishap in a nutribullet air fryer?? [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-46231) 1. [Beth Le Manach](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/about/) says: [August 5, 2024 at 4:25 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-46235) Oh I’m not sure I’ve never tried it. You might be better with something developed for an air ryer like my [Air Fryer Blueberry Muffins](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/air-fryer-blueberry-muffins/) 🙂 Equally delicious\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-46235) 1. Mayya Shtofmakher says: [December 3, 2025 at 2:02 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-54446) Excellent recipe. My bread turned out really moist and delicious and right crumb and texture. Will repeat this recipe again and again. Thanks [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-54446) 1. [Beth Le Manach](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/about/) says: [December 5, 2025 at 7:08 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-54455) So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-54455) 4. Diane says: [January 23, 2024 at 6:55 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-45272) This was really really good. Beth’s Banana bread recipe is a winner, every single time I make it. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-45272) 1. [Beth Le Manach](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/about/) says: [January 27, 2024 at 9:26 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-45341) Aww so glad you enjoy it! One of my faves too! 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-45341) 5. Mary says: [January 3, 2024 at 6:43 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-45101) My banana bread looks exactly like your cut slice. I was afraid it was going to be over done because I kept adding five more minutes, five more minutes. Seemed like a lot for one pan, but it worked! Delicious. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-45101) 6. Debby Johnson says: [July 12, 2023 at 5:34 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-44067) I made this last weekend, using your recipe exactly, except I had to cook mine about 10-15 minutes longer than the recipe. Know that was likely my ovens temp. It was delicious! And, I felt it was a healthier “sweet” for my diabetic husband. Thanks so much\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-44067) 1. [Beth Le Manach](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/about/) says: [July 19, 2023 at 11:21 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-44133) Aww so glad to hear that! He may also enjoy these [Vegan Brownies](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/the-best-fudgy-vegan-gluten-free-brownies/) that use Coconut sugar. My kids say these brownies are better than the “real brownies” Ha\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-44133) 7. Blessie says: [July 1, 2023 at 7:49 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-44022) This is the best banana bread recipe I’ve ever tried. I love pecans and ghirardelli chocolate chips. These ingredients made it tasting even better. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-44022) 1. [Beth Le Manach](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/about/) says: [July 1, 2023 at 9:55 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-44026) So glad you enjoyed it! One of my faves too! 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-44026) 8. Mark says: [June 28, 2023 at 9:58 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-44008) This is my go to recipe for banana bread, I’ve been using the recipe for many years now and it’s never failed. Thanks Beth for this basic and straight forward recipe [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-44008) 1. [Beth Le Manach](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/about/) says: [June 29, 2023 at 10:00 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-44012) YAY! So glad it has been a hit! 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-44012) 9. Ruth says: [October 6, 2022 at 5:18 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-42660) Hi Beth can you please give me a measurement for 4 loaves? [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-42660) 1. [Beth Le Manach](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/about/) says: [October 15, 2022 at 1:00 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-42710) Well personally I would not do it that way, since it’s never an exact science, and some loaves may end up with more batter over others, and I find it’s easy to also make mistakes that way. I would just make the recipe 4x I know it’s tedious but then you are assured of the best results 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-42710) 10. Maria Elena says: [May 12, 2022 at 11:51 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-41869) Excellent recipe! Yum\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-41869) 11. Mike G says: [September 22, 2021 at 6:46 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-40639) Beth, every one of your recipes work great for me. thanks for that.. Where is the “Beth” cookbook? If there is not one, might be time to get one available so we can order [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-40639) 1. [Beth Le Manach](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/about/) says: [September 26, 2021 at 7:22 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-40656) Ha! Oh I know a cookbook will be available someday! Definitely on the “bucket list”! 🙂 I’m so glad to hear the recipes have been a hit! 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-40656) 12. Raghav says: [April 23, 2021 at 7:48 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-39537) Hello Beth, After two not so successful attempts at baking this wonderful banana loaf cake(cant call it bread-too sinful for that), I have finally got it right. I was baking at a higher temperature thanks to a faulty temperature setting on my oven. The one thing i did differently the third time was to put a sheet of aluminium over the parchment in the loaf pan before pouring in the batter. That prevented the bottom and sides from overbrowning. Also covered the top with foil for the last 25 mins of baking. Used one cup of sugar and baked for one hour and ten minutes. This cake tastes sooo soo good. Was already in love with your chocolate banana bread recipe, chocolate birthday cake recipe both of which I have successfully tried and now this. You really are a superstar! Thanks so much\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-39537) 13. Mary law says: [March 2, 2021 at 2:04 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-39001) Hi, Beth, I have been bought a bread maker for Mothers day, And want to try your banna recipe, should I add the mashed banana or sliced banana after the mixture has been kneaded And will it require less water.? Thank you [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-39001) 1. [Beth Le Manach](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/about/) says: [March 3, 2021 at 4:57 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-39008) Well this is actually a quick bread recipe so I wouldn’t recommend a bread machine since it only needs to be stirred not kneaded. Just a loaf pan and oven is all you need 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-39008) 14. Barb M. says: [December 2, 2020 at 3:52 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-37463) Hi Beth, What a yummy recipe! I was wondering if you have a favorite source for those plastic bread bags? I am thinking of gifting this for Christmas. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-37463) 15. Clare says: [September 15, 2020 at 8:41 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-35967) I made this bread last night. Followed the recipe except I left out the chocolate chips. I didn’t add any extra sugar other than what was listed on the receipe. My husband is a diabetic so I don’t want to add any more sugar than necessary. It was delicious. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-35967) 16. Camelia says: [August 14, 2020 at 5:04 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-35241) Hi, Beth\! Can you, please, tell me what sort of flour you normally use when making this? I made it a couple of times, but it did not turn out as fluffy as yours seems to be. So, I was wondering whether the flour might be the culprit. Thank you so much!!\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-35241) 1. Beth Le Manach says: [August 16, 2020 at 7:05 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-35308) Ah OK let’s troubleshoot! So I use All-Purpose flour. Just spoon it into your measuring cups to measure so you don’t add too much or pack it down, too much flour will not yield a fluffy bread. 2.) Be sure you are using the oil (over butter) that helps with the fluffy part. Use vegetable oil or canola oil those work best, for a healthier option, I would use Coconut oil. But really any other oil is going to be too heavy and will create a denser loaf. 3.) Do not forget the water! Resist the temptation to use milk. Water is the secret ingredient to the fluffiest bread! If you are doing all these things and still getting a dense bread, add 1/4 cup more water. That should do the trick. Keep me posted on your results! 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-35308) 1. Suzan says: [September 10, 2020 at 6:30 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-35859) Hi Beth, This looks like a super yummy recipe … cannot wait to try it … just one question …. would you be able to tell approximately how much the ripe bananas should weigh … since the sizes of bananas wary from place to place … i feel like an approximate weight would help 🙂 thank you [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-35859) 1. Beth Le Manach says: [September 12, 2020 at 9:59 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-35903) Yes of course it’s about 1 pound, give or take! Hope that helps 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-35903) 1. Persis Menon says: [September 24, 2020 at 6:57 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-36219) Hi Beth Since bananas vary in size and we can’t always weigh your mash, can you please tell me if two cups of mashed bananas would work instead of ‘4 bananas’ ? Thanks you 2. Beth Le Manach says: [September 27, 2020 at 5:39 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-36275) Oh sure 2 cups would be great! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂 17. Brenda says: [April 13, 2020 at 2:07 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-33756) I can’t get mine to cook. I think the bananas need to be measured. Perhaps mine were too large? It’s been in the oven for 1 1/2 hours and still the toothpick is wet. Not hopeful at this point [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-33756) 18. Yasmine Maggs says: [April 7, 2020 at 7:26 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-33685) Hi Beth I made this banana bread last night and it was AMAZING! Thank you so much. I have tried many, many recipes over the years and this is definitely the tastiest one I’ve made. The texture and flavour is perfect. I left out the chocolate chips and increased the amount of light soft brown sugar to 1 cup as suggested in your comments. Next time I will try with dark brown muscovado sugar 🙂 We love our banana bread in the UK 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-33685) 1. Beth Le Manach says: [April 8, 2020 at 6:35 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-33693) I’m so glad it was such a hit! This recipe is one of my favorites too! 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-33693) 1. Mufasa b says: [September 19, 2020 at 10:36 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-36125) hi there . nice to meet you maam , I am a Guyanese ,Guyana South american , I am Mufasa, I like to try ur Recipe , i try other culture food I cook a lot, for me n my mom, thanks Mrs beth. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-36125) 19. Sarah says: [February 22, 2020 at 6:15 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-33307) Helo beth Great banana bread ! Loved it ! But just wanted know if the 1/2 cup sugar can be replaced with honey ? [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-33307) 1. Beth Le Manach says: [February 25, 2020 at 5:52 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-33329) Hmm I haven’t tried it with honey, but if you have replaced honey in large quantities for sugar in other baked good recipes then you should be OK\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-33329) 20. Juon Samira says: [October 15, 2019 at 6:02 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-31485) Hello Beth An amazing recipe.. I tried it and i loved it…. the bananas were already dark, but for me it was not at all sweet and i love it sweet. What do you recomend? Do you thin 3/4 Cup of sugar is enough? Do i have to change something else from the recipe? Thank you. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-31485) 1. Beth Le Manach says: [October 16, 2019 at 6:21 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-31503) Yes if you would like it sweeter then increase the sugar to 3/4 cup 🙂 no need to alter anything else. So glad you enjoyed it\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-31503) 1. Flavia says: [March 30, 2022 at 4:41 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-41626) The banana bread looked nice and was fluffy, but pure baking soda flavour When putting only 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda on my second attempt, it was perfect. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-41626) 21. Veronica says: [October 7, 2019 at 2:37 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-31404) Hi Beth\! By chance, have you ever measured the bananas in cups or by weight? Size varies a lot\! Thank you\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-31404) 1. Beth Le Manach says: [October 9, 2019 at 5:28 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-31429) I haven’t been that precise with it. I just use standard size bananas and give or take a few tbsp it will either give you more or less flavor 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-31429) 22. Tracy Wright says: [September 12, 2019 at 6:51 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-30882) Wow! This is a fantastic recipe. I use wholewheat flour and sub raisens for the chocolate chips for a healthier version. This recipe also makes great mufins. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-30882) 23. 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[Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-21845) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [November 3, 2018 at 7:21 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-21885) YAY! Glad to hear it! 🙂 . One of my faves too! Ha! 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-21885) 28. Aryani says: [October 30, 2018 at 8:33 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-21817) Beth, this recipe is simply AMAZING!!! I’ve been baking this banana bread every single week and share it with my kids’ teachers, friends and families. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Lost of love from Oman\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-21817) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [October 30, 2018 at 2:21 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-21820) Awe so glad you enjoy it! It’s been such a favorite in my family too! Such a joy it has been to share it with all of you 🙂 YAY!\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-21820) 29. @bostonpattinc says: [October 21, 2018 at 6:18 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-21543) Very easy recipe. It’s more like a cake than a bread. Very delicious [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-21543) 30. Aruna says: [June 15, 2018 at 7:17 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-18510) Hi Beth, Love your channel.Fantastic recipes.Just a quick question,would it be okay to reduce the number of eggs.Can I use two instead of three?Thank you. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-18510) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [June 19, 2018 at 4:25 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-18587) Sure I think that would be OK. It may just be a bit denser 🙂 . But still taste good! So glad you enjoy the recipes! 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-18587) 31. Christine says: [March 27, 2018 at 2:03 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-16368) Hey Beth\! I was wondering for how long does the bread last in the fridge? and if frozen? [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-16368) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [March 27, 2018 at 6:56 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-16369) Oh sure at least a month 🙂 Hope you enjoy\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-16369) 32. Gagan says: [March 12, 2018 at 9:55 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-15904) Hi Beth, The recipie is really good The bread turned out to be really moist However I had small doubt,in the video 1 and half Teaspoon of salt is said to be used and in the recipe on the site it’s half teaspoon of salt . I put 1 and half teaspoon of salt in the bread I made and it turned to be salty. Please suggest what is the actual amount of salt to be used. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-15904) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [March 18, 2018 at 6:24 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-16009) So sorry! The video is wrong, go by the printed recipe, it should only be 1/2 tsp. My apologies\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-16009) 33. C F WONG says: [January 22, 2018 at 8:10 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-14522) i have tried your banana bread recipe, huge success. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-14522) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [January 24, 2018 at 1:37 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-14552) YAY! So glad it was a hit! 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-14552) 34. Mita says: [December 28, 2017 at 8:33 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-13959) What does the water do in the recipe? So far I have never seen any banana bread recipe that calls for water. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-13959) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [December 29, 2017 at 6:20 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-13967) Oh it’s the best kept secret 🙂 I use water in a lot of my quick bread and muffin recipes, as it makes them really light and moist and won’t weigh them down like milk does 🙂 Try it and you’ll see\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-13967) 1. Crystal says: [April 6, 2019 at 3:18 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-27511) Thanks for the tip, my banana bread recipe always comes out like fruit cake. Very excited to tey this recipe tonight [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-27511) 1. Beth Le Manach says: [April 9, 2019 at 4:58 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-27569) Keep me posted! I hope you enjoy\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-27569) 35. Nisha Koshy says: [November 14, 2017 at 8:06 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-12639) Do u think I could just skip the nuts? [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-12639) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [November 15, 2017 at 4:23 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-12650) Oh sure you could definitely leave them out. No prob! 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-12650) 36. [FarzanaRijas](http://www.reclaimingheart.com/) says: [August 5, 2017 at 1:38 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-9717) Hi Beth I plan making this. But I have a smaller loafpan. If am halving the recipe, how do I halve the egg number? Or would it be wise to pour extra batter to prep cupcakes? Thanks in advance. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-9717) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [August 9, 2017 at 5:15 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-9778) I would keep the recipe as is and pour the extra into cupcakes 🙂 . Always can be tricky halving a recipe with an odd number of eggs 🙂 Hope you enjoy\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-9778) 37. Linda M says: [June 27, 2017 at 5:36 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-9132) Hi Beth, I would like to make the Banana Nut Bread, but would like to leave the chocolate bits out of the recipe. How much more sugar would I have to add to the recipe to make up the difference of sweetness that the chocolate added? I noted in the recipe that you had an adjustment if someone wanted more sweetness with the chocolate. Thank you for your reply. Linda M [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-9132) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [June 27, 2017 at 6:02 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-9133) Great question! If omitting the chocolate chips I would do 1 cup of sugar. Hope you enjoy\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-9133) 38. Sheila says: [June 21, 2017 at 1:00 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-9031) Made this banana bread for my dad for Father’s Day and he loved it! Best banana bread recipe!!\! Love all your recipes Beth!!❤️? [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-9031) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [June 26, 2017 at 5:51 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-9110) YAY! So glad it was a hit\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-9110) 39. Sara says: [June 6, 2017 at 5:57 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-8728) Just baked this today. It was enough to make two loafs and it was delicious! My dad isn’t a chocolate chip fan but he loved it! Thank you for sharing your recipes \<3 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-8728) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [June 11, 2017 at 5:20 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-8822) YAY! So glad it was a hit! 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-8822) 40. Regina says: [May 1, 2017 at 10:05 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-8042) Hi, Can I substitute the water with milk? Thanks\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-8042) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [May 2, 2017 at 4:51 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-8054) Sure you could do that, but it would make for a denser cake, not as light as if you used the water. Water, because there is not fat content to weigh it down, will give you a lighter texture. Hope that helps\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-8054) 41. Mega Nanda says: [March 12, 2017 at 4:33 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-6772) Hello Beth, This recipe is the best banana recipe. I use it in the cupcake form, and guess what?? my family love it. Very moist cake recipe… Thank you for this yummy recipe Beth, I adore you so much. Mega [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-6772) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [March 13, 2017 at 5:12 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-6826) Yay! So glad it was a hit! This recipe is one of my favorites too 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-6826) 42. Shilpa says: [February 2, 2017 at 3:40 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-6164) Hello Beth, I made your Banana Bread and I really loved it. That was an exceptionally nutty chocolaty Banana Bread!!Thanks So Much\! Just curious to know why do most Banana Bread recipes prefer Baking Soda to Baking Powder,though an acidic ingredient (like Buttermilk /Yoghurt) is not in recipe. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-6164) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [February 5, 2017 at 5:30 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-6227) Great question! Baking soda I find will get you a quicker rise than baking powder, hence the term “quick bread”. It’s funny because most people say you only use the soda when there is an acidic ingredient, but I find I use it any time I want a quick rise or chewier texture like with cookies. Hope that helps\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-6227) 43. Aillen says: [January 30, 2017 at 7:59 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-6103) Can I use muffin tins for this one? If yes, what would be the baking time? Thank you.. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-6103) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [February 5, 2017 at 5:31 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-6228) Sure you could do that too. Just bake between 18-20 mins. Hope you enjoy\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-6228) 44. Pallavi says: [January 15, 2017 at 7:14 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-5767) Hello! This seems lovely but I just wanted to be sure about the quantity of baking soda to be added. Would 10 grams be 2 teaspoons or 2.5? [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-5767) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [January 15, 2017 at 2:30 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-5772) sure 2 tsp would be 14 grams 🙂 (7 grams per tsp) hope that helps\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-5772) 45. Pallavi says: [January 12, 2017 at 11:47 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-5742) Hello! This seems like such a brilliant recipe and I’m so excited to try it. Before trying my hand at it, I just want to be sure about how much baking soda to add. You’ve mentioned 2tsp or 10ml of baking soda in the recipe. But the salt that has to be added in 5ml or 1/2 tsp. So shouldnt baking soda be 1tsp, since it’s exactly double the amount of salt. I don’t think there will be a difference in the volume that the quantities change so much, but I want to be doubly sure about it. Thank you\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-5742) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [January 15, 2017 at 2:32 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-5774) I’ve never considered the salt in my recipes in relation to leavening. The salt is really just for the flavor. 14 grams of baking soda will do the trick. Hope you enjoy\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-5774) 46. Sara Sandri says: [November 9, 2016 at 7:54 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-4033) For those that are intolerant to wheat, I tried it with spelt flower, and it’s delicious\! Lovely recipe, it’s the 4th time im making it now, love it. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-4033) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [November 12, 2016 at 5:07 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-4148) Great idea! Thanks for sharing! So glad the recipe has been a hit! 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-4148) 47. Ta says: [October 20, 2016 at 1:53 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-3531) Hi~ How many grams of butter to substitute the oil? Thanks\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-3531) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [October 20, 2016 at 4:44 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-3535) Sure if swapping the oil for butter it should be 180g of butter melted to 180ml. Enjoy! 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-3535) 48. Wannida says: [October 9, 2016 at 9:25 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-3336) I forgot to put water in, would that make a big difference? [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-3336) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [October 10, 2016 at 5:43 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-3356) hmmm, not sure it might just make it a bit denser and not as light. Bet me know how it turned out 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-3356) 49. [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/23Xc48w) says: [July 11, 2016 at 8:42 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-1630) After I originally commented I appear to have clicked on thhe -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and now whenever a comment is added I recieve four emails with the exact same comment. Is there a way you are able to remove me from that service? Appreciate it\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-1630) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [July 12, 2016 at 6:02 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-1637) Oh no! So sorry about that. I dug around my site and I can’t figure out how to fix that for you 🙁 Unless you maybe delete your profile for commenting and create a new profile? That might do the trick! I’m so sorry, how annoying! Ugh… [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-1637) 50. Fia says: [May 14, 2016 at 11:38 pm](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-1157) Supperb banana cake, moist and sweetness just right ! Not too greasy , not crumbly. Friends and family absolutely love it! Thx for sharing this recipe ,Beth \! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-1157) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [May 18, 2016 at 6:42 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-1171) YAY! So glad it was a hit! 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-1171) 51. finngirl says: [March 24, 2016 at 11:08 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-884) HI! Thank you for this awesome recipe, it was crazy delicious!The banana bread is quite unknown here in Finland so it was my first time to taste it. totally worth it to try! 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-884) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [March 25, 2016 at 5:03 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-889) YAY! So glad it was a hit 🙂 It really is such a yummy bread, and a very “American” treat I must say and such fun to know it has made its way to Finland!And that you enjoyed it 🙂 The distant cousin of banana bread is pumpkin bread, something we American’s really enjoy in the fall for Thanksgiving our national feast. If you can get canned pumpkin in Finland this one is great too! The flavors and spices could made it nice for the Holidays in Finland :)https://entertainingwithbeth.com/beths-extra-moist-pumpkin-bread-recipe/ [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-889) 52. Shazaa says: [March 24, 2016 at 10:50 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-883) Hi Beth, I’m dying to try out this fantastic looking bread but just a quick question. Can I substitute the plain flour for self-raising instead? If so, then I should probably omit the baking soda completely, no? Many thanks in advance… [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-883) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [March 25, 2016 at 5:10 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-890) Oh sure you could do that. But check the label on the flour to see if salt has also been added, most self-rising flours also include salt, so you may want to omit the salt as well 🙂 Happy Baking\! [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-890) 1. Shazaa says: [March 31, 2016 at 5:45 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-913) Hi Beth, Sorry I could not reply back earlier, but I made it and it came out just perfect! My first banana bread… Thank you so much for this awesome recipe. [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-913) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [April 1, 2016 at 6:07 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-920) YAY! So glad it was a hit! 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-920) 53. Manisha says: [March 3, 2016 at 1:54 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-540) simply awesome recipe….I never get a moist cake…this recipe got me what it promised…ultimate banana bread…which is heavenly in taste and moissst!!…Thanx Beth!! 🙂 [Reply](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-540) 1. entertainingwithbeth says: [March 4, 2016 at 5:40 am](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-574) YAY! 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Readable Markdown	[Jump to Recipe](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/#mv-creation-23-jtr) Everyone needs a fantastic Banana Bread Recipe in their repertoire, and this one is my absolute favorite [bread recipe\!](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/category/breads/) It’s the kind of banana bread that is so moist and delicious, it’s sure to cure whatever ails you. It’s like being wrapped up in a warm, comfy blanket\! A great twist on this bread is my [Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe, which is equally addictive](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/chocolate-banana-bread-recipe/). Or for a quicker, easier recipe, try my extra-moist [Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/banana-muffins-with-3-toppings/). ![Banana Bread in a Loaf Pan Cooling ](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BananaBreadRecipe_4.jpg) Banana Bread will be much easier to slice once it has cooled ### Would you like to save this? We'll email this recipe post to you, so you can come back to it later! Only check the box below if you would like to join my email newsletter. ## Why You’ll Love This Recipe - It’s extra moist and fluffy and just melts in your mouth\! - Speckled with pecans and dark chocolate, the texture and flavors are just divine\! - It mixes up in 2 bowls; no electric mixer is necessary! It also uses pantry staples, so you likely have most of the ingredients on hand. - My favorite way to serve it is to slice it into large, thick slabs and leave it on a cutting board, allowing guests to serve themselves. - It freezes beautifully, and you can reheat it slice by slice, enjoying a “freshly baked” slice anytime you get the craving! For another quick bread that freezes well, try my Pain d’Epices bread, a lovely quickbread for Christmas gifting\! ![a slice of banana bread on a plate with a fork showing its moist texture](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BananaBreadRecipe_9.jpg) ## Watch a Video Demo of this Recipe ## Tips For Success - The key to this bread is to use very ripe bananas; they should be mushy and practically black\! - Because bananas that look like this have a lot more sugar in them, and will also give you a lot more banana flavor. - Use vegetable or canola oil instead of butter. Oil is a pure fat, whereas butter has milk solids in it. The pure fat will guarantee an extra-moist banana bread - Add 1/4 cup of water to the mix; this will make your bread soft and fluffy and won’t weigh it down the way milk would. - Load it up with great mix-ins! I love chopped dark chocolate and pecans, but you could also add unsweetened coconut. For another great dessert idea with lots of mix-ins, including coconut, try my fully-loaded, [Moist Carrot Cake Recipe](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/carrot-cake-recipe/). ![Ingrediets for Banana Bread laid out on a table](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BananaBreadRecipe_2.jpg) ## How To Ripen a Banana Quickly\! - If you do not have dark speckled bananas sitting on your counter, no problem! Here’s how you can do it quickly\! - Place unripe bananas on a sheet pan lined with foil - Bake at 300F for 10 minutes - Flip bananas and bake for another 10 mins - Bananas will be black all over and mushy inside - Scoop out the sweet sticky banana and proceed with the recipe as directed! It’s the most genius trick that allows you to enjoy banana bread anytime you like\! ## A Word About Sweetness - [My Banana Bread recipe video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCJuAlJc1q0) is one of my most popular on YouTube, with over 1.5 million views as of this writing, and the biggest debate centers on the sweetness. - Some say it’s perfect (I would fall into that camp), and some want it sweeter. - Here’s the thing: if you are using very ripe bananas, you will have all the sweetness you want, plus a full tablespoon of vanilla extract, and the chopped dark chocolate makes it plenty sweet for me. - BUT if you really have a sweet tooth or your bananas aren’t that ripe, you could add another 1/4 cup of sugar to the recipe below. - Or if you want an even sweeter rendition of this recipe, try my [Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/banana-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting/), which is fantastic\! ![Dark Chocolate Chips chopped in place on a wooden plate with a bowl of sugar in the background](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BananaBreadRecipe_1.jpg) Chopped dark chocolate will provide both sweetness and flavor to your banana bread lessening the need for too much sugar ## How to Store the Bread? - If you don’t finish this bread in a day, it will last 3-4 days when wrapped in wax paper and covered with aluminum foil. - Keep it refrigerated to preserve its freshness. - Or this banana bread freezes beautifully; slice it into thick slices and place them in individual zip-top bags. - It’s so moist that if you stack the slices together in one big bag, they may be hard to separate. - To reheat it, wrap a slice in a paper towel and microwave it for 30-40 seconds; it will taste like the day you made it\! ![A table set with a loaf of banana bread coffee pot and plates](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BananaBreadRecipe_5.jpg) Enjoyed this recipe? Leave a Rating and Review ### Ingredients - 4 overly ripe, mashed bananas - 3 eggs - ½ cup (100g) of sugar \I find this is enough sugar if adding the chocolate chips but if you have a sweet tooth I would increase it to 3/4 cup (150g) - 3/4 cup (180 ml) of canola or vegetable oil - ¼ cup (60 ml) of water - 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla - 2 ½ cups (300 g) of flour - 1/2 teaspoon (5 ml) salt - 2 teaspoons (10 ml) baking soda - ½ cup (75 g) of bittersweet chocolate, chopped - ½ cup (75 g) of Pecans or Walnuts ### Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350F (176C) degrees. Spray a 9” x 5" (23cm x 13cm) loaf pan with baking spray. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt and set aside. 3. In a large bowl, add the bananas, eggs, sugar, oil, water and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine. 4. Then add the dry ingredients in thirds, whisking gently until it's combined, being careful not to over-mix! (Or you will have tough bread!) 5. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts. 6. Pour into a loaf pan. Bake for 55 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean. 7. If bread starts to brown too much on the top, cover with foil and continue to bake until cooked through. Slice into thick slices and serve. ### Notes No ripe bananas? No problem! To ripen a banana quickly: - Place unripe bananas on a sheet pan lined with foil - Bake at 300F for 10 minutes - Flip bananas and bake for another 10 mins - Bananas will be black all over and mushy inside This bread also freezes beautifully, just slice in and put it in a ziplock bag. Then reheat the slices in the microwave for 30-40 seconds and it tastes like the day you made it\! Prefer to make banana muffins instead? This recipe makes a bit too much batter for 12 muffins and the texture will be dense, for a light a fluffy banana muffin follow my [Banana Muffin Recipe](https://entertainingwithbeth.com/banana-muffins-with-3-toppings/). ###### Nutrition Information: Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 Amount Per Serving:* Calories: 241Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 22mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 3gSugar: 18gProtein: 5g
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