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{"found_url":"https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/","crawl_time":1776291566,"first_indexed_time":1570534564,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,houseofnasheats!\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/ s443","src_root_hash":"3588098501537231823","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"One-Bowl Easy Banana Bread - House of Nash Eats","meta_descriptions":["Perfectly moist, mixed by hand in one bowl, and ready in 1 hour. It's the best way to use up spotted bananas."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"This one-bowl easy banana bread recipe is perfectly sweet, super moist, and ready in 1 hour. It is everybody’s favorite way to use up spotted brown bananas instead of letting them go bad sitting on the counter!\nMy family goes in spurts of eating so many bananas that I’m always having to go to the store for more, or completely ignoring them so I end up with a bunch of overripe, spotted bananas sitting on the counter. When that happens, the first thing I think to make is homemade banana bread! \nBanana bread is as delicious as it smells and my tried-and-true version will have your tastebuds salivating while it’s still baking in the oven. A slice of moist, warm banana bread fresh from the oven with a little butter or jam makes a great snack, breakfast food, or treat.\nIf you have lots of overripe bananas, this bread is a winner! Or try our delicious\nBanana Bars\nor\nBanana Cake with Brown Butter Frosting\n.\nWhy you’ll love this classic banana bread recipe!\nIt can be made by hand in one bowl with one spoon in under 10 minutes. Kids love to help with this one by peeling and mashing the soft bananas, measuring, and stirring. And it’s easily customizable by throwing in chocolate chips, walnuts, or cinnamon chips.\nIf you need any more convincing, just read the dozens of 5-star reviews after the recipe. Once you have tried this easy banana bread recipe you will never go back to any other.\nWhat You’ll Need\nGather your ingredients before you start baking for a streamlined, stress-free process. You can find the full measurements for each ingredient in the printable recipe card.\nAll-purpose flour:\nI like regular unbleached flour, but have also done ⅓ whole wheat flour with 2\/3 all-purpose flour.\nSpotted bananas:\nAs bananas ripen they develop more natural sugars, making them naturally sweeter.\nSalted butter:\nIf you only have unsalted butter on hand, you can just add an additional ¼ teaspoon of salt to the recipe below.\nSugar:\nI like to use granulated sugar for the perfect amount of sweetness.\nGround cinnamon:\nIt’s a small amount meant just to add depth and warmth while still letting the real banana flavor shine through without being overpowered.\nBaking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla:\nThese common baking ingredients give the loaf lift and balanced flavor.\nEgg:\nAdds richness and contributes to the proper texture of the crumb of this quick loaf.\nMix-ins:\nYou can use whatever mix-ins you like best or enjoy the loaf plain. Chocolate chips or walnuts are my personal favorite.\nHow to Make Banana Bread\nThis is a step-by-step overview of the process with photos so you can know how the banana bread batter is supposed to come together. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.\nMash the bananas:\nPeel the bananas and add them to a large mixing bowl. Mash them with a fork until only small chunks remain, but don’t worry about it being perfectly smooth.\nAdd butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs:\nNo need to break out a mixer for this. Just stir everything together by hand with a sturdy spoon until combined.\nAdd dry ingredients:\nOver the top of your batter, sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and flour so that they are all evenly distributed, then stir by hand just until combined and no streaks of flour remain.\nAdd mix-ins:\nIf you are adding chocolate chips or walnuts, stir them in at the end. It’s important not to overmix the batter with quick breads so the loaf doesn’t turn out dense and dry. You just don’t want pockets of dry ingredients or streaks of flour showing up.\nBake:\nPour the batter into a prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean with just a few crumbs clinging to it. Remove the bread from oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before turning the bread carefully out onto a wire cooling rack to finish cooling before slicing and serving.\nHow old can bananas be for banana bread?\nThe best banana bread is made with overly ripe bananas. You can tell bananas are overripe when they turn deep yellow and get brown giraffe spots all over them. Even almost completely black bananas are still good for banana bread.\nYou can speed up the banana ripening process by placing several bananas and an apple inside of a brown paper bag, closing the top and letting them sit on the counter for a day or two. The gases released will speed up the banana ripening process using this method.\nOr if you don’t already happen to have ripe bananas on hand and can’t wait for your underripe bananas to ripen fully, you can help the process along by sticking the bananas in the oven for a little bit. Just place them whole (with peel intact) on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F for about 20 minutes, then cool, peel, and use in this recipe as normal. \nAmy’s Recipe Tips\nBake until a skewer comes out clean\n. A toothpick really isn’t long enough to accurately test a loaf of banana bread. A wooden skewer or sharp knife is a better testing tool to tell whether the banana bread is done all the way through.\nMake it your own!\nFeel free to add your favorite mix-ins or sprinkle the top of your banana bread with chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a streusel before baking to change things up.\nYou can freeze your overripe bananas.\nGot brown bananas but can’t make your banana bread just now? Peel them and throw them in the freezer in a ziploc bag. They will look terrible when you eventually remember to take them out, but they will work just great when you thaw them!\nCan you freeze banana bread?\nYes! You can freeze banana bread! You can either slice it first and freeze the slices individually so you can easily enjoy banana bread whenever you want, or you can freeze entire loaves for later consumption.\nTo freeze a loaf of banana bread, let it cool completely, then wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container or freezer-safe ziploc bag, then stick it in your freezer. That’s it!\nTo freeze individual slices of banana bread (something I like to do because it makes it easy to stick into school lunches or give the kids for breakfast on busy days), lay individual slices flat on a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for 1-2 hours, then transfer to a freezer-safe ziploc bag and stick them back in the freezer.\nFor best quality, enjoy it within 2 to 3 months, although honestly I’ve dug a loaf out of the freezer 6 months down the road and it’s still pretty darn good.\nHow to Make Banana Bread FAQs\nHow many mashed bananas in a cup?\nOne cup of mashed bananas is usually about 2 medium bananas. Ultimately you want about 2 cups of mashed banana for this recipe, which is usually 3 big or 4 medium bananas, but it’s a pretty forgiving recipe and I have made this recipe dozens of times for years without measuring the exact amount of bananas.\nCan you use bread flour for banana bread?\nSure, if you have bread flour that you want to use for banana bread you are welcome to use it and the recipe will turn out just fine without any modifications.\nHow long do you cook banana bread?\nMy banana bread recipe cooks in 50-60 minutes for a loaf made in an 8×4-inch pan. Slightly different pan dimensions might require a slight time adjustment, but generally speaking it will take about an hour to bake a loaf of banana bread.\nDid you make this recipe?\nLet me know what you thought with a comment and rating below. You can also take a picture and tag me on Instagram\n@houseofnasheats\nor share it on the Pinterest pin so I can see.\n▢\n3-4\nripe bananas\n(about 2 cups mashed)\n▢\n1\/3\ncup\nsalted butter\nmelted\n▢\n3\/4\ncup\n(150g)\ngranulated sugar\n▢\n1\nlarge egg\nbeaten\n▢\n1\nteaspoon\npure vanilla extract\n▢\n1\nteaspoon\nbaking soda\n▢\n1\nteaspoon\nbaking powder\n▢\n1\/4\nteaspoon\nground cinnamon\n▢\n1\/8\nteaspoon\nsalt\n▢\n1 1\/2\ncups\n(212g)\nall-purpose flour\n▢\n1\ncup\nchopped walnuts\nor chocolate chips, plus extra for topping if desired\nCook Mode\nPrevent your screen from going dark\nPreheat oven to 350℉ (177℃). Lightly grease and flour an 8.5×4.5-inch loaf pan or spray with baking spray.\nIn a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the melted butter, then add the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir well with a large wooden spoon.\n3-4\nripe bananas\n,\n⅓ cup\nsalted butter\n,\n¾ cup (150g)\ngranulated sugar\n,\n1\nlarge egg\n,\n1 teaspoon\npure vanilla extract\nSprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt over the banana mixture. Stir to combine.\n1 teaspoon\nbaking soda\n,\n1 teaspoon\nbaking powder\n,\n¼ teaspoon\nground cinnamon\n,\n⅛ teaspoon\nsalt\nAdd flour and walnuts or chocolate chips (if desired), and stir just until no streaks of flour remain. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.\n1 ½ cups (212g)\nall-purpose flour\n,\n1 cup\nchopped walnuts\nBake for 50-60 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Slice into 10 thick slices and serve.\nStorage:\nStore your banana bread in a ziploc bag or in another airtight container on the counter for a few days. Refrigerating it will help it last a day or two longer. But after about 5 days banana bread starts tasting stale, even if it has been wrapped tightly or kept in an airtight container in the fridge.\nBaking time:\nIf your bread pans are larger or smaller than mine, your bake time might be on the shorter or longer side, respectively.\nMuffins:\nThis banana bread recipe can also be made as muffins. Just divide between the cups of a muffin tin and bake for 20-24 minutes until muffins are done and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.\nThis recipe can be found on\npage 50\nof my cookbook,\nHouse of Nash Eats Everyday\n! \nRelated Recipes\nAbout the author\nHi, I'm Amy\nI enjoy exploring the world through food, culture, and travel and sharing the adventure with mostly from-scratch, family friendly recipes that I think of as modern comfort cooking.\nLearn More","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#main-content)\n\n[![House of Nash Eats Everyday Cookbook Cover](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cookbook-small-208x226.png)](https:\/\/shophouseofnasheats.com\/)Order the House of Nash Eats Everyday cookbook today\\!\n\n[Order Now\\!](https:\/\/shophouseofnasheats.com\/)\n\n- [Recipes](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/recipes\/)\n  - [American Eats](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/american-eats\/)\n  - [Appetizers](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/recipes\/appetizers\/)\n  - [Beverages](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/recipes\/drinks\/)\n  - [Bread](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/recipes\/bread\/)\n  - [Breakfast](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/recipes\/breakfast\/)\n  - [Dessert](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/recipes\/dessert\/)\n  - [Holidays](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/holidays\/)\n    - [Valentine’s Day](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/holidays\/valentines-day\/)\n    - [St. Patrick’s Day](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/holidays\/st-patricks-day\/)\n    - [Easter](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/holidays\/easter\/)\n    - [4th of July](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/holidays\/4th-of-july\/)\n    - [Halloween](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/holidays\/halloween\/)\n    - [Thanksgiving](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/holidays\/thanksgiving\/)\n    - [Christmas](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/holidays\/christmas\/)\n  - [Main Dish](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/recipes\/dinner\/)\n  - [Salad](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/recipes\/salad\/)\n  - [Side Dish](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/recipes\/side-dish\/)\n  - [Soup Recipes](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/recipes\/soup\/)\n  - [All Recipes](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/recipes\/)\n  - [Recipe Index](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/recipe-index\/)\n- [Dinner](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/recipes\/dinner\/)\n- [Dessert](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/recipes\/dessert\/)\n- [About House of Nash Eats](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/about\/)\n- [Contact Me](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/contact-me\/)\n- [Cookbook](https:\/\/shophouseofnasheats.com\/)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/) › [Recipes](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/recipes\/) › [Bread](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/category\/recipes\/bread\/) › Best Easy Banana Bread\n\n# Best Easy Banana Bread\n[Jump to Recipe](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#wprm-recipe-container-19249)[Jump to comments](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comments)\n\n[![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/5fd5db46eb0d634d3817cc7b60452597ced78882cd60901bd89ac09e1e5173af?s=40&d=mm&r=g)](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/author-page\/)[Amy Nash](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/author-page\/)\n\nPublished Oct 8, 2019Modified Oct 15, 2025\n\nThis post may contain affiliate links\n\n![](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-680x1428.png)\n\n![](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Banana-Bread-Recipe-1.jpg)\n\nThis one-bowl easy banana bread recipe is perfectly sweet, super moist, and ready in 1 hour. It is everybody’s favorite way to use up spotted brown bananas instead of letting them go bad sitting on the counter\\!\n\n![An image of a loaf of sliced homemade banana bread.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-20-scaled.jpg)\n\nMy family goes in spurts of eating so many bananas that I’m always having to go to the store for more, or completely ignoring them so I end up with a bunch of overripe, spotted bananas sitting on the counter. When that happens, the first thing I think to make is homemade banana bread\\!\n\nBanana bread is as delicious as it smells and my tried-and-true version will have your tastebuds salivating while it’s still baking in the oven. A slice of moist, warm banana bread fresh from the oven with a little butter or jam makes a great snack, breakfast food, or treat.\n\nIf you have lots of overripe bananas, this bread is a winner! Or try our delicious [Banana Bars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/banana-bars\/) or [Banana Cake with Brown Butter Frosting](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/banana-cake\/).\n\n![A loaf of easy banana bread with walnuts cooling on a wire rack.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-17-scaled.jpg)\n\n![Two slices of banana bread with walnuts on a plate next to the remaining loaf.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-25-scaled.jpg)\n\n## Why you’ll love this classic banana bread recipe\\!\n![](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/personal-note-amy.jpg)\n\nIt can be made by hand in one bowl with one spoon in under 10 minutes. Kids love to help with this one by peeling and mashing the soft bananas, measuring, and stirring. And it’s easily customizable by throwing in chocolate chips, walnuts, or cinnamon chips.\n\nIf you need any more convincing, just read the dozens of 5-star reviews after the recipe. Once you have tried this easy banana bread recipe you will never go back to any other.\n## What You’ll Need\nGather your ingredients before you start baking for a streamlined, stress-free process. You can find the full measurements for each ingredient in the printable recipe card.\n\n- **All-purpose flour:** I like regular unbleached flour, but have also done ⅓ whole wheat flour with 2\/3 all-purpose flour.\n- **Spotted bananas:** As bananas ripen they develop more natural sugars, making them naturally sweeter.\n- **Salted butter:** If you only have unsalted butter on hand, you can just add an additional ¼ teaspoon of salt to the recipe below.\n- **Sugar:** I like to use granulated sugar for the perfect amount of sweetness.\n- **Ground cinnamon:** It’s a small amount meant just to add depth and warmth while still letting the real banana flavor shine through without being overpowered.\n- **Baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla:** These common baking ingredients give the loaf lift and balanced flavor.\n- **Egg:** Adds richness and contributes to the proper texture of the crumb of this quick loaf.\n- **Mix-ins:** You can use whatever mix-ins you like best or enjoy the loaf plain. Chocolate chips or walnuts are my personal favorite.\n\n![Ingredients for making easy banana bread.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-15-scaled.jpg)\n\n## How to Make Banana Bread\nThis is a step-by-step overview of the process with photos so you can know how the banana bread batter is supposed to come together. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.\n\n1. **Mash the bananas:** Peel the bananas and add them to a large mixing bowl. Mash them with a fork until only small chunks remain, but don’t worry about it being perfectly smooth.\n\n![Overripe bananas in a glass bowl.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-1-scaled.jpg)\n\n![Mashed bananas in a glass bowl.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-2-scaled.jpg)\n\n1. **Add butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs:** No need to break out a mixer for this. Just stir everything together by hand with a sturdy spoon until combined.\n\n![Melted butter in a bowl with mashed bananas.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-3-scaled.jpg)\n\n![Adding sugar, eggs, and vanilla to mashed bananas and butter in a bowl.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-4-scaled.jpg)\n\n1. **Add dry ingredients:** Over the top of your batter, sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and flour so that they are all evenly distributed, then stir by hand just until combined and no streaks of flour remain.\n\n![Adding flour, baking powder, and cinnamon to banana bread batter.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-6-scaled.jpg)\n\n![Banana bread batter in a bowl.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-7-scaled.jpg)\n\n1. **Add mix-ins:** If you are adding chocolate chips or walnuts, stir them in at the end. It’s important not to overmix the batter with quick breads so the loaf doesn’t turn out dense and dry. You just don’t want pockets of dry ingredients or streaks of flour showing up.\n\n![Adding chopped walnuts to banana bread batter.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-8-scaled.jpg)\n\n![Banana bread batter with walnuts stirred in.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-9-scaled.jpg)\n\n1. **Bake:** Pour the batter into a prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean with just a few crumbs clinging to it. Remove the bread from oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before turning the bread carefully out onto a wire cooling rack to finish cooling before slicing and serving.\n\n![A loaf pan with batter for banana bread.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-10-scaled.jpg)\n\n![An image of fresh baked banana bread in a loaf pan.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-11-scaled.jpg)\n\n### How old can bananas be for banana bread?\nThe best banana bread is made with overly ripe bananas. You can tell bananas are overripe when they turn deep yellow and get brown giraffe spots all over them. Even almost completely black bananas are still good for banana bread.\n\nYou can speed up the banana ripening process by placing several bananas and an apple inside of a brown paper bag, closing the top and letting them sit on the counter for a day or two. The gases released will speed up the banana ripening process using this method.\n\nOr if you don’t already happen to have ripe bananas on hand and can’t wait for your underripe bananas to ripen fully, you can help the process along by sticking the bananas in the oven for a little bit. Just place them whole (with peel intact) on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F for about 20 minutes, then cool, peel, and use in this recipe as normal.\n\n## Amy’s Recipe Tips\n- **Bake until a skewer comes out clean**. A toothpick really isn’t long enough to accurately test a loaf of banana bread. A wooden skewer or sharp knife is a better testing tool to tell whether the banana bread is done all the way through.\n- **Make it your own\\!** Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins or sprinkle the top of your banana bread with chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a streusel before baking to change things up.\n- **You can freeze your overripe bananas.** Got brown bananas but can’t make your banana bread just now? Peel them and throw them in the freezer in a ziploc bag. They will look terrible when you eventually remember to take them out, but they will work just great when you thaw them\\!\n\n![An overhead image of a loaf of banana bread next to plates.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-16-scaled.jpg)\n\n![A sliced loaf of banana bread with walnuts on a wire cooling rack.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-29-scaled.jpg)\n\n## Can you freeze banana bread?\nYes! You can freeze banana bread! You can either slice it first and freeze the slices individually so you can easily enjoy banana bread whenever you want, or you can freeze entire loaves for later consumption.\n\nTo freeze a loaf of banana bread, let it cool completely, then wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container or freezer-safe ziploc bag, then stick it in your freezer. That’s it\\!\n\nTo freeze individual slices of banana bread (something I like to do because it makes it easy to stick into school lunches or give the kids for breakfast on busy days), lay individual slices flat on a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for 1-2 hours, then transfer to a freezer-safe ziploc bag and stick them back in the freezer.\n\nFor best quality, enjoy it within 2 to 3 months, although honestly I’ve dug a loaf out of the freezer 6 months down the road and it’s still pretty darn good.\n\n![Two slices of banana bread in front of the rest of the loaf.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-23-scaled.jpg)\n\n![Slices of moist banana bread.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-19-scaled.jpg)\n\n## How to Make Banana Bread FAQs\n**How many mashed bananas in a cup?**\n\nOne cup of mashed bananas is usually about 2 medium bananas. Ultimately you want about 2 cups of mashed banana for this recipe, which is usually 3 big or 4 medium bananas, but it’s a pretty forgiving recipe and I have made this recipe dozens of times for years without measuring the exact amount of bananas.\n\n**Can you use bread flour for banana bread?**\n\nSure, if you have bread flour that you want to use for banana bread you are welcome to use it and the recipe will turn out just fine without any modifications.\n\n**How long do you cook banana bread?**\n\nMy banana bread recipe cooks in 50-60 minutes for a loaf made in an 8×4-inch pan. Slightly different pan dimensions might require a slight time adjustment, but generally speaking it will take about an hour to bake a loaf of banana bread.\n\n![An image of a loaf of fresh, moist banana bread on a cutting board.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-22-scaled.jpg)\n\n## More Quick Bread Recipes You’ll Love\n- [Irish Soda Bread](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/irish-soda-bread\/)\n- [Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/chocolate-chip-pumpkin-bread\/)\n- [Perfect Cornbread](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/perfect-cornbread\/)\n- [Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/cinnamon-swirl-quick-bread\/)\n\n[![Top view of slices of chocolate zucchini bread on a white surface with zucchini and chocolate chips around them.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/chocolate-zucchini-bread-12-368x497.jpg)](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/double-chocolate-zucchini-bread\/)\n\nQuick Bread\n\n## [Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/double-chocolate-zucchini-bread\/)\n\n[![A l oaf of apple fritter bread.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/apple-fritter-bread-14-of-19-368x497.jpg)](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/apple-fritter-yeast-bread\/)\n\nBread\n\n## [Apple Fritter Bread](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/apple-fritter-yeast-bread\/)\n\n[![A piece of carrot bread with walnuts on a plate.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/carrot-bread-18-368x497.jpg)](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/carrot-bread\/)\n\nQuick Bread\n\n## [Carrot Bread](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/carrot-bread\/)\n\nDid you make this recipe?\n\nLet me know what you thought with a comment and rating below. You can also take a picture and tag me on Instagram [@houseofnasheats](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/houseofnasheats\/) or share it on the Pinterest pin so I can see.\n\n![](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Banana-Bread-Recipe-Square-1-300x300.jpg)\n\n[Print](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wprm_print\/best-easy-banana-bread-recipe) [Pin](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhouseofnasheats.com%2Fbest-banana-bread-recipe%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fhouseofnasheats.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F10%2FBest-Banana-Bread-Recipe.jpg&description=Best+Easy+Banana+Bread+Recipe&is_video=false) [Rate](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comments)\n\n## Best Easy Banana Bread Recipe\n4\\.93 from 595 votes\n\n[Amy Nash](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/about\/)\n\nPrep Time 10 minutes mins\n\nCook Time 55 minutes mins\n\nTotal Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins\n\nCourse Bread\n\nCuisine American\n\nServings 10 servings\n\nSuper moist, EASY, and delicious, this is the Best Banana Bread recipe ever! It’s our favorite way to use up overripe bananas and it freezes really well too\\!\n\n### Equipment\n- [8\\.5 x 4.5-Inch Bread Loaf Pans](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/USA-Pan-1140LF-Bakeware-Aluminized\/dp\/B0029JQEIC?keywords=bread%2Bpan&qid=1570136421&sr=8-12&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=houseofnashea-20&linkId=4b2defc485b155c8dcd33270d90155f6&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)\n\n### Ingredients 1 2 3\n- ▢\n  3-4 **ripe bananas** (about 2 cups mashed)\n- ▢\n  1\/3 cup **salted butter** melted\n- ▢\n  3\/4 cup (150g) **granulated sugar**\n- ▢\n  1 **large egg** beaten\n- ▢\n  1 teaspoon [**pure vanilla extract**](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/homemade-vanilla-extract\/)\n- ▢\n  1 teaspoon **baking soda**\n- ▢\n  1 teaspoon **baking powder**\n- ▢\n  1\/4 teaspoon **ground cinnamon**\n- ▢\n  1\/8 teaspoon **salt**\n- ▢\n  1 1\/2 cups (212g) **all-purpose flour**\n- ▢\n  1 cup **chopped walnuts** or chocolate chips, plus extra for topping if desired\n\n[![](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CookBook-Order-Graphics.png)](https:\/\/shophouseofnasheats.com\/products\/house-of-nash-eats-everyday-cookbook)\n\nCook Mode\n\nPrevent your screen from going dark\n\n### Instructions\n- Preheat oven to 350℉ (177℃). Lightly grease and flour an 8.5×4.5-inch loaf pan or spray with baking spray.\n- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the melted butter, then add the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir well with a large wooden spoon.\n  3-4 **ripe bananas**, ⅓ cup **salted butter**, ¾ cup (150g) **granulated sugar**, 1 **large egg**, 1 teaspoon **pure vanilla extract**\n- Sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt over the banana mixture. Stir to combine.\n  1 teaspoon **baking soda**, 1 teaspoon **baking powder**, ¼ teaspoon **ground cinnamon**, ⅛ teaspoon **salt**\n- Add flour and walnuts or chocolate chips (if desired), and stir just until no streaks of flour remain. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.\n  1 ½ cups (212g) **all-purpose flour**, 1 cup **chopped walnuts**\n- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Slice into 10 thick slices and serve.\n### Video\n### Notes\n- **Storage:** Store your banana bread in a ziploc bag or in another airtight container on the counter for a few days. Refrigerating it will help it last a day or two longer. But after about 5 days banana bread starts tasting stale, even if it has been wrapped tightly or kept in an airtight container in the fridge.\n- **Baking time:** If your bread pans are larger or smaller than mine, your bake time might be on the shorter or longer side, respectively.\n- **Muffins:** This banana bread recipe can also be made as muffins. Just divide between the cups of a muffin tin and bake for 20-24 minutes until muffins are done and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.\n- This recipe can be found on **page 50** of my cookbook, *[House of Nash Eats Everyday](https:\/\/shophouseofnasheats.com\/collections\/cookbooks)*\\!\n\n### Nutrition\nShow Nutrition Info\n\nCalories: 296kcal \\| Carbohydrates: 39g \\| Protein: 5g \\| Fat: 14g \\| Saturated Fat: 5g \\| Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g \\| Monounsaturated Fat: 3g \\| Trans Fat: 1g \\| Cholesterol: 33mg \\| Sodium: 242mg \\| Potassium: 207mg \\| Fiber: 2g \\| Sugar: 20g \\| Vitamin A: 238IU \\| Vitamin C: 3mg \\| Calcium: 45mg \\| Iron: 1mg\n\nTried this recipe? 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[Learn how your comment data is processed.](https:\/\/akismet.com\/privacy\/)\n\n### Reader questions and reviews\n1. **Sharon** says:\n   \n   August 12, 2025 at 7:22 pm\n   \n   ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n    Best banana bread recipe ever! Simple and delicious. 😋\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-161334)\n   1. **Amy** says:\n      \n      August 13, 2025 at 12:57 am\n      \n      Thank you Sharon! That is so kind\\!\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-161352)\n   2. **Remi** says:\n      \n      March 22, 2026 at 6:46 am\n      \n      Thanks so.much for sharing your recipe. Please what can l substitute sugar with if l don’t want to use sugar? Thanks\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-177938)\n      1. **Amy** says:\n         \n         March 23, 2026 at 11:49 pm\n         \n         You can use apple sauce, honey, maple syrup, or even monk fruit and another option is just reducing the sugar amount and cutting it in half. I have not tried any of these sugar substitutes so I can’t say exactly what it will taste like but you can definitely try it\\!\n         \n         [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-178005)\n2. **Debra N** says:\n   \n   August 14, 2025 at 9:31 am\n   \n   ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n    This is delicious & very easy to make. The only thing I did different was to combine all of the dry ingredients, so I was sure everything was mixed properly. Just the right amount of cinnamon too! Yummy served warm with butter! 😊\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-161507)\n   1. **Amy** says:\n      \n      August 15, 2025 at 12:10 am\n      \n      Thank you Debra! It’s the best served warm with butter\\!\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-161570)\n   2. **Jill DuBois** says:\n      \n      August 17, 2025 at 9:36 am\n      \n      ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n       I did the same with the dry ingredients as well. PERFECT\\!\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-161808)\n3. **Jill DuBois** says:\n   \n   August 17, 2025 at 9:35 am\n   \n   ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n    Was looking for a quick recipe that was simple + included the ingredients I already had on hand.  \n    Pleasantly surprised! I ended up making muffins and they are SO moist + not overly sweet. PERFECT recipe\\!  \n    Thanks for sharing! xo\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-161807)\n   1. **Amy** says:\n      \n      August 19, 2025 at 12:25 am\n      \n      Thank you Jill\\!\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-161999)\n4. **Reta Rickmers** says:\n   \n   August 24, 2025 at 7:57 pm\n   \n   ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n    I absolutely love this recipe and I’ve used it over and over again. I love the fact that it’s just one bowl and it comes out perfect every time.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-162540)\n   1. **Amy** says:\n      \n      August 24, 2025 at 11:19 pm\n      \n      Thank you Reta! I’m happy to hear you have used it over and over\\!\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-162552)\n5. **Jill Romero** says:\n   \n   August 26, 2025 at 8:47 am\n   \n   If I add both blueberries and walnut, how much should I add and do I have to add anything extra to the  \n    Batter?\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-162710)\n   1. **Amy** says:\n      \n      August 26, 2025 at 11:29 am\n      \n      Honestly, you can add as much or little as you want, it doesn’t have to be pretty super precise. When I add walnuts I usually add 1 cup. If you are doing walnuts and blueberries I would do 1\/2 cup of walnuts and 1\/2 cup of blueberries. You can also just add walnuts to the top of the banana bread and do 1 cup of blueberries in the batter. You don’t need to add anything extra to the batter, I would just stir your blueberries with a little bit of flour to prevent them from falling to the bottom of the bread.\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-162728)\n6. **Jill Romero** says:\n   \n   August 26, 2025 at 8:52 am\n   \n   I’ve used this recipe for years and it never disappoints! We just have an excess of blueberries this year and I wasn’t sure how much I could add without the walnuts as well\\!  \n    Thank You ,\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-162711)\n   1. **Amy** says:\n      \n      August 26, 2025 at 11:30 am\n      \n      Thank you for making this recipe! I appreciate the support. Sounds like it will be delicious with blueberries and walnuts\\!\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-162729)\n7. **Claire** says:\n   \n   September 14, 2025 at 3:21 pm\n   \n   ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n    Love this recipe! I’ve made it several times and my family loves it. Made it into muffins today with my toddler and they are yummy\\!\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-164715)\n   1. **Amy** says:\n      \n      September 15, 2025 at 4:53 pm\n      \n      Thanks Claire! I like to make a big batch of muffins as well and freeze them for the kids to take in the busy mornings.\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-164838)\n8. **Sue** says:\n   \n   September 16, 2025 at 5:59 pm\n   \n   ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n    Turned out beautifully. Excellent recipe\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-165004)\n   1. **Amy** says:\n      \n      September 17, 2025 at 10:45 pm\n      \n      Thank you Sue\\!\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-165139)\n9. **jackie** says:\n   \n   September 21, 2025 at 1:58 pm\n   \n   ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n    so good 😘\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-165492)\n   1. **Amy** says:\n      \n      September 21, 2025 at 11:22 pm\n      \n      Thank you Jackie\\!\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-165522)\n10. **Hannah Eddy** says:\n    \n    October 6, 2025 at 2:38 am\n    \n    ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n     BEST banana recipe! Super easy and delicious. For fall season I follow the same ingredients but switch the banana with canned pumpkin and add a little pumpkin spice\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-166500)\n    1. **Amy** says:\n       \n       October 9, 2025 at 12:02 am\n       \n       Thanks! Sounds delicious Hannah\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-166745)\n11. **Shawn** says:\n    \n    October 6, 2025 at 3:06 pm\n    \n    ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n     Can I use gluten free flour?\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-166531)\n    1. **Amy** says:\n       \n       October 8, 2025 at 11:59 pm\n       \n       Yes! I have heard good things abut the King Arthur Gluten Free flour.\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-166744)\n12. **Hannah** says:\n    \n    October 9, 2025 at 2:23 pm\n    \n    ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n     Have been using your recipe for years! I have to use GF flour, but it always comes out amazing!! Thank you\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-166789)\n    1. **Amy** says:\n       \n       October 12, 2025 at 12:01 am\n       \n       Thank you for using this recipe Hannah! I am happy to hear the GF flour works out well\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-166921)\n13. **Robin Seamans** says:\n    \n    October 9, 2025 at 3:57 pm\n    \n    ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n     Besides the banana bread being delicious, I appreciate that you put the amount of ingredients after each step. That is extremely helpful\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-166795)\n    1. **Amy** says:\n       \n       October 12, 2025 at 12:00 am\n       \n       Thank you so much Robin! It is so helpful to have the amounts\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-166920)\n14. **Mikayla** says:\n    \n    November 16, 2025 at 11:55 am\n    \n    ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n     I don’t like baking much but this recipe makes me feel like a baking champion! I’ve made it so many times. Today I did a double batch so I could give away a loaf and keep muffins for our family\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-170731)\n15. **Cathy** says:\n    \n    November 23, 2025 at 3:13 pm\n    \n    ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n     OMG…I used your recipe to make banana bread today and let me tell you, ‘it’s one of the best damn recipes. I will definitely use this again. Yum yum\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-171148)\n    1. **Amy** says:\n       \n       November 24, 2025 at 6:29 am\n       \n       Lol, I’m so glad you have strong feelings about this recipe like I do\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-171178)\n16. **Mae** says:\n    \n    November 24, 2025 at 8:44 am\n    \n    ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n     I love this recipe!! It’s my mom and I’s favorite. I want to make it into a birthday cake for my boyfriend, and I have 2 6×3 in pans. Have you ever made this recipe as a cake? Do you think I should alter anything besides watching the bake time?\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-171191)\n17. **Abbey** says:\n    \n    December 16, 2025 at 10:21 am\n    \n    ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n     I’ve made this recipe more times I can count! Muffins and loaf pan. I really appreciate the flexibility for inclusions! 10\/10.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-172805)\n    1. **Amy** says:\n       \n       December 19, 2025 at 12:15 am\n       \n       Thank you! Everyone should be making banana bread on the regular ;). I am glad you found this recipe\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-172934)\n18. **Danielle Denys** says:\n    \n    December 29, 2025 at 5:36 am\n    \n    ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n     Quick, easy and delicious! My new go-to recipe for banana bread. I substitute the sugar for maple syrup.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-173627)\n    1. **Amy** says:\n       \n       January 3, 2026 at 8:49 am\n       \n       Thanks Danielle\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-173871)\n19. **Cindy Marolf** says:\n    \n    January 22, 2026 at 9:59 am\n    \n    I am in the process of making this and just have to tell you how much I appreciate you listing the ingredients with measurements in each step❤️\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-174939)\n    1. **Amy** says:\n       \n       January 22, 2026 at 11:38 pm\n       \n       Thank you! It’s so helpful! I hope you will enjoy the banana bread\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-174953)\n20. **Chelsea** says:\n    \n    February 23, 2026 at 7:59 am\n    \n    ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n     This recipe was so easy and turned out so yummy. I used half granulated sugar and half dark brown sugar.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-176515)\n    1. **Amy** says:\n       \n       February 24, 2026 at 10:48 pm\n       \n       Thank you Chelsea\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-176596)\n21. **Rosa** says:\n    \n    March 9, 2026 at 9:55 am\n    \n    ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n     Easy and delicious\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-177171)\n    1. **Amy** says:\n       \n       March 18, 2026 at 12:23 am\n       \n       Thank you Rosa\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-177695)\n22. **Brian** says:\n    \n    March 23, 2026 at 11:12 am\n    \n    ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n     Tried out recipe, it turned out great I just used a chunky applesauce instead inside recipe, all I just had immediately in my stock\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-177961)\n    1. **Amy** says:\n       \n       March 23, 2026 at 11:45 am\n       \n       Great! Funny, I made banana bread this weekend and used some applesauce as well. It was delicious\\!\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/best-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-177963)\n23. **Tammy** says:\n    \n    March 24, 2026 at 10:13 am\n    \n    ![5 stars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-5.svg)  \n     This is probably the only banana bread recipe I will ever use again! It is so easy and they come out perfect every time. 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Please try again.","attrs_readable_markdown":"This one-bowl easy banana bread recipe is perfectly sweet, super moist, and ready in 1 hour. It is everybody’s favorite way to use up spotted brown bananas instead of letting them go bad sitting on the counter\\!\n\n![An image of a loaf of sliced homemade banana bread.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-20-scaled.jpg)\n\nMy family goes in spurts of eating so many bananas that I’m always having to go to the store for more, or completely ignoring them so I end up with a bunch of overripe, spotted bananas sitting on the counter. When that happens, the first thing I think to make is homemade banana bread\\!\n\nBanana bread is as delicious as it smells and my tried-and-true version will have your tastebuds salivating while it’s still baking in the oven. A slice of moist, warm banana bread fresh from the oven with a little butter or jam makes a great snack, breakfast food, or treat.\n\nIf you have lots of overripe bananas, this bread is a winner! Or try our delicious [Banana Bars](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/banana-bars\/) or [Banana Cake with Brown Butter Frosting](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/banana-cake\/).\n\n![A loaf of easy banana bread with walnuts cooling on a wire rack.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-17-scaled.jpg)\n\n![Two slices of banana bread with walnuts on a plate next to the remaining loaf.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-25-scaled.jpg)\n\n## Why you’ll love this classic banana bread recipe\\!\n![](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/personal-note-amy.jpg)\n\nIt can be made by hand in one bowl with one spoon in under 10 minutes. Kids love to help with this one by peeling and mashing the soft bananas, measuring, and stirring. And it’s easily customizable by throwing in chocolate chips, walnuts, or cinnamon chips.\n\nIf you need any more convincing, just read the dozens of 5-star reviews after the recipe. Once you have tried this easy banana bread recipe you will never go back to any other.\n## What You’ll Need\nGather your ingredients before you start baking for a streamlined, stress-free process. You can find the full measurements for each ingredient in the printable recipe card.\n\n- **All-purpose flour:** I like regular unbleached flour, but have also done ⅓ whole wheat flour with 2\/3 all-purpose flour.\n- **Spotted bananas:** As bananas ripen they develop more natural sugars, making them naturally sweeter.\n- **Salted butter:** If you only have unsalted butter on hand, you can just add an additional ¼ teaspoon of salt to the recipe below.\n- **Sugar:** I like to use granulated sugar for the perfect amount of sweetness.\n- **Ground cinnamon:** It’s a small amount meant just to add depth and warmth while still letting the real banana flavor shine through without being overpowered.\n- **Baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla:** These common baking ingredients give the loaf lift and balanced flavor.\n- **Egg:** Adds richness and contributes to the proper texture of the crumb of this quick loaf.\n- **Mix-ins:** You can use whatever mix-ins you like best or enjoy the loaf plain. Chocolate chips or walnuts are my personal favorite.\n\n![Ingredients for making easy banana bread.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-15-scaled.jpg)\n\n## How to Make Banana Bread\nThis is a step-by-step overview of the process with photos so you can know how the banana bread batter is supposed to come together. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.\n\n1. **Mash the bananas:** Peel the bananas and add them to a large mixing bowl. Mash them with a fork until only small chunks remain, but don’t worry about it being perfectly smooth.\n\n![Overripe bananas in a glass bowl.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-1-scaled.jpg)\n\n![Mashed bananas in a glass bowl.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-2-scaled.jpg)\n\n1. **Add butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs:** No need to break out a mixer for this. Just stir everything together by hand with a sturdy spoon until combined.\n\n![Melted butter in a bowl with mashed bananas.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-3-scaled.jpg)\n\n![Adding sugar, eggs, and vanilla to mashed bananas and butter in a bowl.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-4-scaled.jpg)\n\n1. **Add dry ingredients:** Over the top of your batter, sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and flour so that they are all evenly distributed, then stir by hand just until combined and no streaks of flour remain.\n\n![Adding flour, baking powder, and cinnamon to banana bread batter.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-6-scaled.jpg)\n\n![Banana bread batter in a bowl.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-7-scaled.jpg)\n\n1. **Add mix-ins:** If you are adding chocolate chips or walnuts, stir them in at the end. It’s important not to overmix the batter with quick breads so the loaf doesn’t turn out dense and dry. You just don’t want pockets of dry ingredients or streaks of flour showing up.\n\n![Adding chopped walnuts to banana bread batter.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-8-scaled.jpg)\n\n![Banana bread batter with walnuts stirred in.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-9-scaled.jpg)\n\n1. **Bake:** Pour the batter into a prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean with just a few crumbs clinging to it. Remove the bread from oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before turning the bread carefully out onto a wire cooling rack to finish cooling before slicing and serving.\n\n![A loaf pan with batter for banana bread.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-10-scaled.jpg)\n\n![An image of fresh baked banana bread in a loaf pan.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-11-scaled.jpg)\n\n### How old can bananas be for banana bread?\nThe best banana bread is made with overly ripe bananas. You can tell bananas are overripe when they turn deep yellow and get brown giraffe spots all over them. Even almost completely black bananas are still good for banana bread.\n\nYou can speed up the banana ripening process by placing several bananas and an apple inside of a brown paper bag, closing the top and letting them sit on the counter for a day or two. The gases released will speed up the banana ripening process using this method.\n\nOr if you don’t already happen to have ripe bananas on hand and can’t wait for your underripe bananas to ripen fully, you can help the process along by sticking the bananas in the oven for a little bit. Just place them whole (with peel intact) on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F for about 20 minutes, then cool, peel, and use in this recipe as normal.\n\n## Amy’s Recipe Tips\n- **Bake until a skewer comes out clean**. A toothpick really isn’t long enough to accurately test a loaf of banana bread. A wooden skewer or sharp knife is a better testing tool to tell whether the banana bread is done all the way through.\n- **Make it your own\\!** Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins or sprinkle the top of your banana bread with chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a streusel before baking to change things up.\n- **You can freeze your overripe bananas.** Got brown bananas but can’t make your banana bread just now? Peel them and throw them in the freezer in a ziploc bag. They will look terrible when you eventually remember to take them out, but they will work just great when you thaw them\\!\n\n![An overhead image of a loaf of banana bread next to plates.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-16-scaled.jpg)\n\n![A sliced loaf of banana bread with walnuts on a wire cooling rack.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-29-scaled.jpg)\n\n## Can you freeze banana bread?\nYes! You can freeze banana bread! You can either slice it first and freeze the slices individually so you can easily enjoy banana bread whenever you want, or you can freeze entire loaves for later consumption.\n\nTo freeze a loaf of banana bread, let it cool completely, then wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container or freezer-safe ziploc bag, then stick it in your freezer. That’s it\\!\n\nTo freeze individual slices of banana bread (something I like to do because it makes it easy to stick into school lunches or give the kids for breakfast on busy days), lay individual slices flat on a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for 1-2 hours, then transfer to a freezer-safe ziploc bag and stick them back in the freezer.\n\nFor best quality, enjoy it within 2 to 3 months, although honestly I’ve dug a loaf out of the freezer 6 months down the road and it’s still pretty darn good.\n\n![Two slices of banana bread in front of the rest of the loaf.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-23-scaled.jpg)\n\n![Slices of moist banana bread.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-19-scaled.jpg)\n\n## How to Make Banana Bread FAQs\n**How many mashed bananas in a cup?**\n\nOne cup of mashed bananas is usually about 2 medium bananas. Ultimately you want about 2 cups of mashed banana for this recipe, which is usually 3 big or 4 medium bananas, but it’s a pretty forgiving recipe and I have made this recipe dozens of times for years without measuring the exact amount of bananas.\n\n**Can you use bread flour for banana bread?**\n\nSure, if you have bread flour that you want to use for banana bread you are welcome to use it and the recipe will turn out just fine without any modifications.\n\n**How long do you cook banana bread?**\n\nMy banana bread recipe cooks in 50-60 minutes for a loaf made in an 8×4-inch pan. Slightly different pan dimensions might require a slight time adjustment, but generally speaking it will take about an hour to bake a loaf of banana bread.\n\n![An image of a loaf of fresh, moist banana bread on a cutting board.](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-22-scaled.jpg)\n\nDid you make this recipe?\n\nLet me know what you thought with a comment and rating below. You can also take a picture and tag me on Instagram [@houseofnasheats](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/houseofnasheats\/) or share it on the Pinterest pin so I can see.\n\n- ▢\n  3-4 **ripe bananas** (about 2 cups mashed)\n- ▢\n  1\/3 cup **salted butter** melted\n- ▢\n  3\/4 cup (150g) **granulated sugar**\n- ▢\n  1 **large egg** beaten\n- ▢\n  1 teaspoon [**pure vanilla extract**](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/homemade-vanilla-extract\/)\n- ▢\n  1 teaspoon **baking soda**\n- ▢\n  1 teaspoon **baking powder**\n- ▢\n  1\/4 teaspoon **ground cinnamon**\n- ▢\n  1\/8 teaspoon **salt**\n- ▢\n  1 1\/2 cups (212g) **all-purpose flour**\n- ▢\n  1 cup **chopped walnuts** or chocolate chips, plus extra for topping if desired\n\n[![](https:\/\/houseofnasheats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CookBook-Order-Graphics.png)](https:\/\/shophouseofnasheats.com\/products\/house-of-nash-eats-everyday-cookbook)\n\nCook ModePrevent your screen from going dark\n\n- Preheat oven to 350℉ (177℃). Lightly grease and flour an 8.5×4.5-inch loaf pan or spray with baking spray.\n- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the melted butter, then add the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir well with a large wooden spoon.\n  3-4 **ripe bananas**, ⅓ cup **salted butter**, ¾ cup (150g) **granulated sugar**, 1 **large egg**, 1 teaspoon **pure vanilla extract**\n- Sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt over the banana mixture. Stir to combine.\n  1 teaspoon **baking soda**, 1 teaspoon **baking powder**, ¼ teaspoon **ground cinnamon**, ⅛ teaspoon **salt**\n- Add flour and walnuts or chocolate chips (if desired), and stir just until no streaks of flour remain. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.\n  1 ½ cups (212g) **all-purpose flour**, 1 cup **chopped walnuts**\n- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Slice into 10 thick slices and serve.\n\n- **Storage:** Store your banana bread in a ziploc bag or in another airtight container on the counter for a few days. Refrigerating it will help it last a day or two longer. But after about 5 days banana bread starts tasting stale, even if it has been wrapped tightly or kept in an airtight container in the fridge.\n- **Baking time:** If your bread pans are larger or smaller than mine, your bake time might be on the shorter or longer side, respectively.\n- **Muffins:** This banana bread recipe can also be made as muffins. 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Boilerpipe Text	This one-bowl easy banana bread recipe is perfectly sweet, super moist, and ready in 1 hour. It is everybody’s favorite way to use up spotted brown bananas instead of letting them go bad sitting on the counter! My family goes in spurts of eating so many bananas that I’m always having to go to the store for more, or completely ignoring them so I end up with a bunch of overripe, spotted bananas sitting on the counter. When that happens, the first thing I think to make is homemade banana bread! Banana bread is as delicious as it smells and my tried-and-true version will have your tastebuds salivating while it’s still baking in the oven. A slice of moist, warm banana bread fresh from the oven with a little butter or jam makes a great snack, breakfast food, or treat. If you have lots of overripe bananas, this bread is a winner! Or try our delicious Banana Bars or Banana Cake with Brown Butter Frosting . Why you’ll love this classic banana bread recipe! It can be made by hand in one bowl with one spoon in under 10 minutes. Kids love to help with this one by peeling and mashing the soft bananas, measuring, and stirring. And it’s easily customizable by throwing in chocolate chips, walnuts, or cinnamon chips. If you need any more convincing, just read the dozens of 5-star reviews after the recipe. Once you have tried this easy banana bread recipe you will never go back to any other. What You’ll Need Gather your ingredients before you start baking for a streamlined, stress-free process. You can find the full measurements for each ingredient in the printable recipe card. All-purpose flour: I like regular unbleached flour, but have also done ⅓ whole wheat flour with 2/3 all-purpose flour. Spotted bananas: As bananas ripen they develop more natural sugars, making them naturally sweeter. Salted butter: If you only have unsalted butter on hand, you can just add an additional ¼ teaspoon of salt to the recipe below. Sugar: I like to use granulated sugar for the perfect amount of sweetness. Ground cinnamon: It’s a small amount meant just to add depth and warmth while still letting the real banana flavor shine through without being overpowered. Baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla: These common baking ingredients give the loaf lift and balanced flavor. Egg: Adds richness and contributes to the proper texture of the crumb of this quick loaf. Mix-ins: You can use whatever mix-ins you like best or enjoy the loaf plain. Chocolate chips or walnuts are my personal favorite. How to Make Banana Bread This is a step-by-step overview of the process with photos so you can know how the banana bread batter is supposed to come together. The full instructions are in the recipe card below. Mash the bananas: Peel the bananas and add them to a large mixing bowl. Mash them with a fork until only small chunks remain, but don’t worry about it being perfectly smooth. Add butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs: No need to break out a mixer for this. Just stir everything together by hand with a sturdy spoon until combined. Add dry ingredients: Over the top of your batter, sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and flour so that they are all evenly distributed, then stir by hand just until combined and no streaks of flour remain. Add mix-ins: If you are adding chocolate chips or walnuts, stir them in at the end. It’s important not to overmix the batter with quick breads so the loaf doesn’t turn out dense and dry. You just don’t want pockets of dry ingredients or streaks of flour showing up. Bake: Pour the batter into a prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean with just a few crumbs clinging to it. Remove the bread from oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before turning the bread carefully out onto a wire cooling rack to finish cooling before slicing and serving. How old can bananas be for banana bread? The best banana bread is made with overly ripe bananas. You can tell bananas are overripe when they turn deep yellow and get brown giraffe spots all over them. Even almost completely black bananas are still good for banana bread. You can speed up the banana ripening process by placing several bananas and an apple inside of a brown paper bag, closing the top and letting them sit on the counter for a day or two. The gases released will speed up the banana ripening process using this method. Or if you don’t already happen to have ripe bananas on hand and can’t wait for your underripe bananas to ripen fully, you can help the process along by sticking the bananas in the oven for a little bit. Just place them whole (with peel intact) on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F for about 20 minutes, then cool, peel, and use in this recipe as normal. Amy’s Recipe Tips Bake until a skewer comes out clean . A toothpick really isn’t long enough to accurately test a loaf of banana bread. A wooden skewer or sharp knife is a better testing tool to tell whether the banana bread is done all the way through. Make it your own! Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins or sprinkle the top of your banana bread with chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a streusel before baking to change things up. You can freeze your overripe bananas. Got brown bananas but can’t make your banana bread just now? Peel them and throw them in the freezer in a ziploc bag. They will look terrible when you eventually remember to take them out, but they will work just great when you thaw them! Can you freeze banana bread? Yes! You can freeze banana bread! You can either slice it first and freeze the slices individually so you can easily enjoy banana bread whenever you want, or you can freeze entire loaves for later consumption. To freeze a loaf of banana bread, let it cool completely, then wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container or freezer-safe ziploc bag, then stick it in your freezer. That’s it! To freeze individual slices of banana bread (something I like to do because it makes it easy to stick into school lunches or give the kids for breakfast on busy days), lay individual slices flat on a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for 1-2 hours, then transfer to a freezer-safe ziploc bag and stick them back in the freezer. For best quality, enjoy it within 2 to 3 months, although honestly I’ve dug a loaf out of the freezer 6 months down the road and it’s still pretty darn good. How to Make Banana Bread FAQs How many mashed bananas in a cup? One cup of mashed bananas is usually about 2 medium bananas. Ultimately you want about 2 cups of mashed banana for this recipe, which is usually 3 big or 4 medium bananas, but it’s a pretty forgiving recipe and I have made this recipe dozens of times for years without measuring the exact amount of bananas. Can you use bread flour for banana bread? Sure, if you have bread flour that you want to use for banana bread you are welcome to use it and the recipe will turn out just fine without any modifications. How long do you cook banana bread? My banana bread recipe cooks in 50-60 minutes for a loaf made in an 8×4-inch pan. Slightly different pan dimensions might require a slight time adjustment, but generally speaking it will take about an hour to bake a loaf of banana bread. Did you make this recipe? Let me know what you thought with a comment and rating below. You can also take a picture and tag me on Instagram @houseofnasheats or share it on the Pinterest pin so I can see. ▢ 3-4 ripe bananas (about 2 cups mashed) ▢ 1/3 cup salted butter melted ▢ 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar ▢ 1 large egg beaten ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder ▢ 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon ▢ 1/8 teaspoon salt ▢ 1 1/2 cups (212g) all-purpose flour ▢ 1 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips, plus extra for topping if desired Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark Preheat oven to 350℉ (177℃). Lightly grease and flour an 8.5×4.5-inch loaf pan or spray with baking spray. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the melted butter, then add the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir well with a large wooden spoon. 3-4 ripe bananas , ⅓ cup salted butter , ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar , 1 large egg , 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt over the banana mixture. Stir to combine. 1 teaspoon baking soda , 1 teaspoon baking powder , ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon , ⅛ teaspoon salt Add flour and walnuts or chocolate chips (if desired), and stir just until no streaks of flour remain. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. 1 ½ cups (212g) all-purpose flour , 1 cup chopped walnuts Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Slice into 10 thick slices and serve. Storage: Store your banana bread in a ziploc bag or in another airtight container on the counter for a few days. Refrigerating it will help it last a day or two longer. But after about 5 days banana bread starts tasting stale, even if it has been wrapped tightly or kept in an airtight container in the fridge. Baking time: If your bread pans are larger or smaller than mine, your bake time might be on the shorter or longer side, respectively. Muffins: This banana bread recipe can also be made as muffins. Just divide between the cups of a muffin tin and bake for 20-24 minutes until muffins are done and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. This recipe can be found on page 50 of my cookbook, House of Nash Eats Everyday ! Related Recipes About the author Hi, I'm Amy I enjoy exploring the world through food, culture, and travel and sharing the adventure with mostly from-scratch, family friendly recipes that I think of as modern comfort cooking. Learn More
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It is everybody’s favorite way to use up spotted brown bananas instead of letting them go bad sitting on the counter\! ![An image of a loaf of sliced homemade banana bread.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-20-scaled.jpg) My family goes in spurts of eating so many bananas that I’m always having to go to the store for more, or completely ignoring them so I end up with a bunch of overripe, spotted bananas sitting on the counter. When that happens, the first thing I think to make is homemade banana bread\! Banana bread is as delicious as it smells and my tried-and-true version will have your tastebuds salivating while it’s still baking in the oven. A slice of moist, warm banana bread fresh from the oven with a little butter or jam makes a great snack, breakfast food, or treat. If you have lots of overripe bananas, this bread is a winner! Or try our delicious [Banana Bars](https://houseofnasheats.com/banana-bars/) or [Banana Cake with Brown Butter Frosting](https://houseofnasheats.com/banana-cake/). ![A loaf of easy banana bread with walnuts cooling on a wire rack.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-17-scaled.jpg) ![Two slices of banana bread with walnuts on a plate next to the remaining loaf.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-25-scaled.jpg) ## Why you’ll love this classic banana bread recipe\! ![](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/personal-note-amy.jpg) It can be made by hand in one bowl with one spoon in under 10 minutes. Kids love to help with this one by peeling and mashing the soft bananas, measuring, and stirring. And it’s easily customizable by throwing in chocolate chips, walnuts, or cinnamon chips. If you need any more convincing, just read the dozens of 5-star reviews after the recipe. Once you have tried this easy banana bread recipe you will never go back to any other. ## What You’ll Need Gather your ingredients before you start baking for a streamlined, stress-free process. You can find the full measurements for each ingredient in the printable recipe card. - All-purpose flour: I like regular unbleached flour, but have also done ⅓ whole wheat flour with 2/3 all-purpose flour. - Spotted bananas: As bananas ripen they develop more natural sugars, making them naturally sweeter. - Salted butter: If you only have unsalted butter on hand, you can just add an additional ¼ teaspoon of salt to the recipe below. - Sugar: I like to use granulated sugar for the perfect amount of sweetness. - Ground cinnamon: It’s a small amount meant just to add depth and warmth while still letting the real banana flavor shine through without being overpowered. - Baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla: These common baking ingredients give the loaf lift and balanced flavor. - Egg: Adds richness and contributes to the proper texture of the crumb of this quick loaf. - Mix-ins: You can use whatever mix-ins you like best or enjoy the loaf plain. Chocolate chips or walnuts are my personal favorite. ![Ingredients for making easy banana bread.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-15-scaled.jpg) ## How to Make Banana Bread This is a step-by-step overview of the process with photos so you can know how the banana bread batter is supposed to come together. The full instructions are in the recipe card below. 1. Mash the bananas: Peel the bananas and add them to a large mixing bowl. Mash them with a fork until only small chunks remain, but don’t worry about it being perfectly smooth. ![Overripe bananas in a glass bowl.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-1-scaled.jpg) ![Mashed bananas in a glass bowl.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-2-scaled.jpg) 1. Add butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs: No need to break out a mixer for this. Just stir everything together by hand with a sturdy spoon until combined. ![Melted butter in a bowl with mashed bananas.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-3-scaled.jpg) ![Adding sugar, eggs, and vanilla to mashed bananas and butter in a bowl.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-4-scaled.jpg) 1. Add dry ingredients: Over the top of your batter, sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and flour so that they are all evenly distributed, then stir by hand just until combined and no streaks of flour remain. ![Adding flour, baking powder, and cinnamon to banana bread batter.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-6-scaled.jpg) ![Banana bread batter in a bowl.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-7-scaled.jpg) 1. Add mix-ins: If you are adding chocolate chips or walnuts, stir them in at the end. It’s important not to overmix the batter with quick breads so the loaf doesn’t turn out dense and dry. You just don’t want pockets of dry ingredients or streaks of flour showing up. ![Adding chopped walnuts to banana bread batter.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-8-scaled.jpg) ![Banana bread batter with walnuts stirred in.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-9-scaled.jpg) 1. Bake: Pour the batter into a prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean with just a few crumbs clinging to it. Remove the bread from oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before turning the bread carefully out onto a wire cooling rack to finish cooling before slicing and serving. ![A loaf pan with batter for banana bread.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-10-scaled.jpg) ![An image of fresh baked banana bread in a loaf pan.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-11-scaled.jpg) ### How old can bananas be for banana bread? The best banana bread is made with overly ripe bananas. You can tell bananas are overripe when they turn deep yellow and get brown giraffe spots all over them. Even almost completely black bananas are still good for banana bread. You can speed up the banana ripening process by placing several bananas and an apple inside of a brown paper bag, closing the top and letting them sit on the counter for a day or two. The gases released will speed up the banana ripening process using this method. Or if you don’t already happen to have ripe bananas on hand and can’t wait for your underripe bananas to ripen fully, you can help the process along by sticking the bananas in the oven for a little bit. Just place them whole (with peel intact) on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F for about 20 minutes, then cool, peel, and use in this recipe as normal. ## Amy’s Recipe Tips - Bake until a skewer comes out clean. A toothpick really isn’t long enough to accurately test a loaf of banana bread. A wooden skewer or sharp knife is a better testing tool to tell whether the banana bread is done all the way through. - Make it your own\! Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins or sprinkle the top of your banana bread with chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a streusel before baking to change things up. - You can freeze your overripe bananas. Got brown bananas but can’t make your banana bread just now? Peel them and throw them in the freezer in a ziploc bag. They will look terrible when you eventually remember to take them out, but they will work just great when you thaw them\! ![An overhead image of a loaf of banana bread next to plates.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-16-scaled.jpg) ![A sliced loaf of banana bread with walnuts on a wire cooling rack.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-29-scaled.jpg) ## Can you freeze banana bread? Yes! You can freeze banana bread! You can either slice it first and freeze the slices individually so you can easily enjoy banana bread whenever you want, or you can freeze entire loaves for later consumption. To freeze a loaf of banana bread, let it cool completely, then wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container or freezer-safe ziploc bag, then stick it in your freezer. That’s it\! To freeze individual slices of banana bread (something I like to do because it makes it easy to stick into school lunches or give the kids for breakfast on busy days), lay individual slices flat on a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for 1-2 hours, then transfer to a freezer-safe ziploc bag and stick them back in the freezer. For best quality, enjoy it within 2 to 3 months, although honestly I’ve dug a loaf out of the freezer 6 months down the road and it’s still pretty darn good. ![Two slices of banana bread in front of the rest of the loaf.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-23-scaled.jpg) ![Slices of moist banana bread.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-19-scaled.jpg) ## How to Make Banana Bread FAQs How many mashed bananas in a cup? One cup of mashed bananas is usually about 2 medium bananas. Ultimately you want about 2 cups of mashed banana for this recipe, which is usually 3 big or 4 medium bananas, but it’s a pretty forgiving recipe and I have made this recipe dozens of times for years without measuring the exact amount of bananas. Can you use bread flour for banana bread? Sure, if you have bread flour that you want to use for banana bread you are welcome to use it and the recipe will turn out just fine without any modifications. How long do you cook banana bread? My banana bread recipe cooks in 50-60 minutes for a loaf made in an 8×4-inch pan. Slightly different pan dimensions might require a slight time adjustment, but generally speaking it will take about an hour to bake a loaf of banana bread. ![An image of a loaf of fresh, moist banana bread on a cutting board.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-22-scaled.jpg) ## More Quick Bread Recipes You’ll Love - [Irish Soda Bread](https://houseofnasheats.com/irish-soda-bread/) - [Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread](https://houseofnasheats.com/chocolate-chip-pumpkin-bread/) - [Perfect Cornbread](https://houseofnasheats.com/perfect-cornbread/) - [Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread](https://houseofnasheats.com/cinnamon-swirl-quick-bread/) [![Top view of slices of chocolate zucchini bread on a white surface with zucchini and chocolate chips around them.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/chocolate-zucchini-bread-12-368x497.jpg)](https://houseofnasheats.com/double-chocolate-zucchini-bread/) Quick Bread ## [Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread](https://houseofnasheats.com/double-chocolate-zucchini-bread/) [![A l oaf of apple fritter bread.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/apple-fritter-bread-14-of-19-368x497.jpg)](https://houseofnasheats.com/apple-fritter-yeast-bread/) Bread ## [Apple Fritter Bread](https://houseofnasheats.com/apple-fritter-yeast-bread/) [![A piece of carrot bread with walnuts on a plate.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/carrot-bread-18-368x497.jpg)](https://houseofnasheats.com/carrot-bread/) Quick Bread ## [Carrot Bread](https://houseofnasheats.com/carrot-bread/) Did you make this recipe? 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It’s our favorite way to use up overripe bananas and it freezes really well too\! ### Equipment - [8\.5 x 4.5-Inch Bread Loaf Pans](https://www.amazon.com/USA-Pan-1140LF-Bakeware-Aluminized/dp/B0029JQEIC?keywords=bread%2Bpan&qid=1570136421&sr=8-12&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=houseofnashea-20&linkId=4b2defc485b155c8dcd33270d90155f6&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) ### Ingredients 1 2 3 - ▢ 3-4 ripe bananas (about 2 cups mashed) - ▢ 1/3 cup salted butter melted - ▢ 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar - ▢ 1 large egg beaten - ▢ 1 teaspoon [pure vanilla extract](https://houseofnasheats.com/homemade-vanilla-extract/) - ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda - ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder - ▢ 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon - ▢ 1/8 teaspoon salt - ▢ 1 1/2 cups (212g) all-purpose flour - ▢ 1 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips, plus extra for topping if desired [![](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CookBook-Order-Graphics.png)](https://shophouseofnasheats.com/products/house-of-nash-eats-everyday-cookbook) Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark ### Instructions - Preheat oven to 350℉ (177℃). Lightly grease and flour an 8.5×4.5-inch loaf pan or spray with baking spray. - In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the melted butter, then add the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir well with a large wooden spoon. 3-4 ripe bananas, ⅓ cup salted butter, ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract - Sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt over the banana mixture. Stir to combine. 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon salt - Add flour and walnuts or chocolate chips (if desired), and stir just until no streaks of flour remain. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. 1 ½ cups (212g) all-purpose flour, 1 cup chopped walnuts - Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Slice into 10 thick slices and serve. ### Video ### Notes - Storage: Store your banana bread in a ziploc bag or in another airtight container on the counter for a few days. Refrigerating it will help it last a day or two longer. But after about 5 days banana bread starts tasting stale, even if it has been wrapped tightly or kept in an airtight container in the fridge. - Baking time: If your bread pans are larger or smaller than mine, your bake time might be on the shorter or longer side, respectively. - Muffins: This banana bread recipe can also be made as muffins. Just divide between the cups of a muffin tin and bake for 20-24 minutes until muffins are done and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. - This recipe can be found on page 50 of my cookbook, [House of Nash Eats Everyday](https://shophouseofnasheats.com/collections/cookbooks)\! ### Nutrition Show Nutrition Info Calories: 296kcal \\| Carbohydrates: 39g \\| Protein: 5g \\| Fat: 14g \\| Saturated Fat: 5g \\| Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g \\| Monounsaturated Fat: 3g \\| Trans Fat: 1g \\| Cholesterol: 33mg \\| Sodium: 242mg \\| Potassium: 207mg \\| Fiber: 2g \\| Sugar: 20g \\| Vitamin A: 238IU \\| Vitamin C: 3mg \\| Calcium: 45mg \\| Iron: 1mg Tried this recipe? 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Thanks [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-177938) 1. Amy says: March 23, 2026 at 11:49 pm You can use apple sauce, honey, maple syrup, or even monk fruit and another option is just reducing the sugar amount and cutting it in half. I have not tried any of these sugar substitutes so I can’t say exactly what it will taste like but you can definitely try it\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-178005) 2. Debra N says: August 14, 2025 at 9:31 am ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) This is delicious & very easy to make. The only thing I did different was to combine all of the dry ingredients, so I was sure everything was mixed properly. Just the right amount of cinnamon too! Yummy served warm with butter! 😊 [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-161507) 1. Amy says: August 15, 2025 at 12:10 am Thank you Debra! It’s the best served warm with butter\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-161570) 2. Jill DuBois says: August 17, 2025 at 9:36 am ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) I did the same with the dry ingredients as well. PERFECT\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-161808) 3. Jill DuBois says: August 17, 2025 at 9:35 am ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) Was looking for a quick recipe that was simple + included the ingredients I already had on hand. Pleasantly surprised! I ended up making muffins and they are SO moist + not overly sweet. PERFECT recipe\! Thanks for sharing! xo [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-161807) 1. Amy says: August 19, 2025 at 12:25 am Thank you Jill\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-161999) 4. Reta Rickmers says: August 24, 2025 at 7:57 pm ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) I absolutely love this recipe and I’ve used it over and over again. I love the fact that it’s just one bowl and it comes out perfect every time. [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-162540) 1. Amy says: August 24, 2025 at 11:19 pm Thank you Reta! I’m happy to hear you have used it over and over\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-162552) 5. Jill Romero says: August 26, 2025 at 8:47 am If I add both blueberries and walnut, how much should I add and do I have to add anything extra to the Batter? [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-162710) 1. Amy says: August 26, 2025 at 11:29 am Honestly, you can add as much or little as you want, it doesn’t have to be pretty super precise. When I add walnuts I usually add 1 cup. If you are doing walnuts and blueberries I would do 1/2 cup of walnuts and 1/2 cup of blueberries. You can also just add walnuts to the top of the banana bread and do 1 cup of blueberries in the batter. You don’t need to add anything extra to the batter, I would just stir your blueberries with a little bit of flour to prevent them from falling to the bottom of the bread. [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-162728) 6. Jill Romero says: August 26, 2025 at 8:52 am I’ve used this recipe for years and it never disappoints! We just have an excess of blueberries this year and I wasn’t sure how much I could add without the walnuts as well\! Thank You , [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-162711) 1. Amy says: August 26, 2025 at 11:30 am Thank you for making this recipe! I appreciate the support. Sounds like it will be delicious with blueberries and walnuts\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-162729) 7. Claire says: September 14, 2025 at 3:21 pm ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) Love this recipe! I’ve made it several times and my family loves it. Made it into muffins today with my toddler and they are yummy\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-164715) 1. Amy says: September 15, 2025 at 4:53 pm Thanks Claire! I like to make a big batch of muffins as well and freeze them for the kids to take in the busy mornings. [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-164838) 8. Sue says: September 16, 2025 at 5:59 pm ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) Turned out beautifully. Excellent recipe [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-165004) 1. Amy says: September 17, 2025 at 10:45 pm Thank you Sue\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-165139) 9. jackie says: September 21, 2025 at 1:58 pm ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) so good 😘 [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-165492) 1. Amy says: September 21, 2025 at 11:22 pm Thank you Jackie\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-165522) 10. Hannah Eddy says: October 6, 2025 at 2:38 am ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) BEST banana recipe! Super easy and delicious. For fall season I follow the same ingredients but switch the banana with canned pumpkin and add a little pumpkin spice\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-166500) 1. Amy says: October 9, 2025 at 12:02 am Thanks! Sounds delicious Hannah\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-166745) 11. Shawn says: October 6, 2025 at 3:06 pm ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) Can I use gluten free flour? [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-166531) 1. Amy says: October 8, 2025 at 11:59 pm Yes! I have heard good things abut the King Arthur Gluten Free flour. [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-166744) 12. Hannah says: October 9, 2025 at 2:23 pm ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) Have been using your recipe for years! I have to use GF flour, but it always comes out amazing!! Thank you\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-166789) 1. Amy says: October 12, 2025 at 12:01 am Thank you for using this recipe Hannah! I am happy to hear the GF flour works out well\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-166921) 13. Robin Seamans says: October 9, 2025 at 3:57 pm ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) Besides the banana bread being delicious, I appreciate that you put the amount of ingredients after each step. That is extremely helpful\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-166795) 1. Amy says: October 12, 2025 at 12:00 am Thank you so much Robin! It is so helpful to have the amounts\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-166920) 14. Mikayla says: November 16, 2025 at 11:55 am ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) I don’t like baking much but this recipe makes me feel like a baking champion! I’ve made it so many times. Today I did a double batch so I could give away a loaf and keep muffins for our family\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-170731) 15. Cathy says: November 23, 2025 at 3:13 pm ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) OMG…I used your recipe to make banana bread today and let me tell you, ‘it’s one of the best damn recipes. I will definitely use this again. Yum yum [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-171148) 1. Amy says: November 24, 2025 at 6:29 am Lol, I’m so glad you have strong feelings about this recipe like I do\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-171178) 16. Mae says: November 24, 2025 at 8:44 am ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) I love this recipe!! It’s my mom and I’s favorite. I want to make it into a birthday cake for my boyfriend, and I have 2 6×3 in pans. Have you ever made this recipe as a cake? Do you think I should alter anything besides watching the bake time? [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-171191) 17. Abbey says: December 16, 2025 at 10:21 am ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) I’ve made this recipe more times I can count! Muffins and loaf pan. I really appreciate the flexibility for inclusions! 10/10. [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-172805) 1. Amy says: December 19, 2025 at 12:15 am Thank you! Everyone should be making banana bread on the regular ;). I am glad you found this recipe\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-172934) 18. Danielle Denys says: December 29, 2025 at 5:36 am ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) Quick, easy and delicious! My new go-to recipe for banana bread. I substitute the sugar for maple syrup. [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-173627) 1. Amy says: January 3, 2026 at 8:49 am Thanks Danielle\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-173871) 19. Cindy Marolf says: January 22, 2026 at 9:59 am I am in the process of making this and just have to tell you how much I appreciate you listing the ingredients with measurements in each step❤️ [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-174939) 1. Amy says: January 22, 2026 at 11:38 pm Thank you! It’s so helpful! I hope you will enjoy the banana bread\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-174953) 20. Chelsea says: February 23, 2026 at 7:59 am ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) This recipe was so easy and turned out so yummy. I used half granulated sugar and half dark brown sugar. [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-176515) 1. Amy says: February 24, 2026 at 10:48 pm Thank you Chelsea\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-176596) 21. Rosa says: March 9, 2026 at 9:55 am ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) Easy and delicious [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-177171) 1. Amy says: March 18, 2026 at 12:23 am Thank you Rosa\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-177695) 22. Brian says: March 23, 2026 at 11:12 am ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) Tried out recipe, it turned out great I just used a chunky applesauce instead inside recipe, all I just had immediately in my stock [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-177961) 1. Amy says: March 23, 2026 at 11:45 am Great! Funny, I made banana bread this weekend and used some applesauce as well. It was delicious\! [Reply](https://houseofnasheats.com/best-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-177963) 23. Tammy says: March 24, 2026 at 10:13 am ![5 stars](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-5.svg) This is probably the only banana bread recipe I will ever use again! It is so easy and they come out perfect every time. I usually make muffins so I can share with my daughters and their families. 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Readable Markdown	This one-bowl easy banana bread recipe is perfectly sweet, super moist, and ready in 1 hour. It is everybody’s favorite way to use up spotted brown bananas instead of letting them go bad sitting on the counter\! ![An image of a loaf of sliced homemade banana bread.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-20-scaled.jpg) My family goes in spurts of eating so many bananas that I’m always having to go to the store for more, or completely ignoring them so I end up with a bunch of overripe, spotted bananas sitting on the counter. When that happens, the first thing I think to make is homemade banana bread\! Banana bread is as delicious as it smells and my tried-and-true version will have your tastebuds salivating while it’s still baking in the oven. A slice of moist, warm banana bread fresh from the oven with a little butter or jam makes a great snack, breakfast food, or treat. If you have lots of overripe bananas, this bread is a winner! Or try our delicious [Banana Bars](https://houseofnasheats.com/banana-bars/) or [Banana Cake with Brown Butter Frosting](https://houseofnasheats.com/banana-cake/). ![A loaf of easy banana bread with walnuts cooling on a wire rack.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-17-scaled.jpg) ![Two slices of banana bread with walnuts on a plate next to the remaining loaf.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-25-scaled.jpg) ## Why you’ll love this classic banana bread recipe\! ![](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/personal-note-amy.jpg) It can be made by hand in one bowl with one spoon in under 10 minutes. Kids love to help with this one by peeling and mashing the soft bananas, measuring, and stirring. And it’s easily customizable by throwing in chocolate chips, walnuts, or cinnamon chips. If you need any more convincing, just read the dozens of 5-star reviews after the recipe. Once you have tried this easy banana bread recipe you will never go back to any other. ## What You’ll Need Gather your ingredients before you start baking for a streamlined, stress-free process. You can find the full measurements for each ingredient in the printable recipe card. - All-purpose flour: I like regular unbleached flour, but have also done ⅓ whole wheat flour with 2/3 all-purpose flour. - Spotted bananas: As bananas ripen they develop more natural sugars, making them naturally sweeter. - Salted butter: If you only have unsalted butter on hand, you can just add an additional ¼ teaspoon of salt to the recipe below. - Sugar: I like to use granulated sugar for the perfect amount of sweetness. - Ground cinnamon: It’s a small amount meant just to add depth and warmth while still letting the real banana flavor shine through without being overpowered. - Baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla: These common baking ingredients give the loaf lift and balanced flavor. - Egg: Adds richness and contributes to the proper texture of the crumb of this quick loaf. - Mix-ins: You can use whatever mix-ins you like best or enjoy the loaf plain. Chocolate chips or walnuts are my personal favorite. ![Ingredients for making easy banana bread.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-15-scaled.jpg) ## How to Make Banana Bread This is a step-by-step overview of the process with photos so you can know how the banana bread batter is supposed to come together. The full instructions are in the recipe card below. 1. Mash the bananas: Peel the bananas and add them to a large mixing bowl. Mash them with a fork until only small chunks remain, but don’t worry about it being perfectly smooth. ![Overripe bananas in a glass bowl.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-1-scaled.jpg) ![Mashed bananas in a glass bowl.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-2-scaled.jpg) 1. Add butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs: No need to break out a mixer for this. Just stir everything together by hand with a sturdy spoon until combined. ![Melted butter in a bowl with mashed bananas.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-3-scaled.jpg) ![Adding sugar, eggs, and vanilla to mashed bananas and butter in a bowl.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-4-scaled.jpg) 1. Add dry ingredients: Over the top of your batter, sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and flour so that they are all evenly distributed, then stir by hand just until combined and no streaks of flour remain. ![Adding flour, baking powder, and cinnamon to banana bread batter.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-6-scaled.jpg) ![Banana bread batter in a bowl.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-7-scaled.jpg) 1. Add mix-ins: If you are adding chocolate chips or walnuts, stir them in at the end. It’s important not to overmix the batter with quick breads so the loaf doesn’t turn out dense and dry. You just don’t want pockets of dry ingredients or streaks of flour showing up. ![Adding chopped walnuts to banana bread batter.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-8-scaled.jpg) ![Banana bread batter with walnuts stirred in.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-9-scaled.jpg) 1. Bake: Pour the batter into a prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean with just a few crumbs clinging to it. Remove the bread from oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before turning the bread carefully out onto a wire cooling rack to finish cooling before slicing and serving. ![A loaf pan with batter for banana bread.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-10-scaled.jpg) ![An image of fresh baked banana bread in a loaf pan.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-11-scaled.jpg) ### How old can bananas be for banana bread? The best banana bread is made with overly ripe bananas. You can tell bananas are overripe when they turn deep yellow and get brown giraffe spots all over them. Even almost completely black bananas are still good for banana bread. You can speed up the banana ripening process by placing several bananas and an apple inside of a brown paper bag, closing the top and letting them sit on the counter for a day or two. The gases released will speed up the banana ripening process using this method. Or if you don’t already happen to have ripe bananas on hand and can’t wait for your underripe bananas to ripen fully, you can help the process along by sticking the bananas in the oven for a little bit. Just place them whole (with peel intact) on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F for about 20 minutes, then cool, peel, and use in this recipe as normal. ## Amy’s Recipe Tips - Bake until a skewer comes out clean. A toothpick really isn’t long enough to accurately test a loaf of banana bread. A wooden skewer or sharp knife is a better testing tool to tell whether the banana bread is done all the way through. - Make it your own\! Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins or sprinkle the top of your banana bread with chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a streusel before baking to change things up. - You can freeze your overripe bananas. Got brown bananas but can’t make your banana bread just now? Peel them and throw them in the freezer in a ziploc bag. They will look terrible when you eventually remember to take them out, but they will work just great when you thaw them\! ![An overhead image of a loaf of banana bread next to plates.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-16-scaled.jpg) ![A sliced loaf of banana bread with walnuts on a wire cooling rack.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-29-scaled.jpg) ## Can you freeze banana bread? Yes! You can freeze banana bread! You can either slice it first and freeze the slices individually so you can easily enjoy banana bread whenever you want, or you can freeze entire loaves for later consumption. To freeze a loaf of banana bread, let it cool completely, then wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container or freezer-safe ziploc bag, then stick it in your freezer. That’s it\! To freeze individual slices of banana bread (something I like to do because it makes it easy to stick into school lunches or give the kids for breakfast on busy days), lay individual slices flat on a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for 1-2 hours, then transfer to a freezer-safe ziploc bag and stick them back in the freezer. For best quality, enjoy it within 2 to 3 months, although honestly I’ve dug a loaf out of the freezer 6 months down the road and it’s still pretty darn good. ![Two slices of banana bread in front of the rest of the loaf.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-23-scaled.jpg) ![Slices of moist banana bread.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-19-scaled.jpg) ## How to Make Banana Bread FAQs How many mashed bananas in a cup? One cup of mashed bananas is usually about 2 medium bananas. Ultimately you want about 2 cups of mashed banana for this recipe, which is usually 3 big or 4 medium bananas, but it’s a pretty forgiving recipe and I have made this recipe dozens of times for years without measuring the exact amount of bananas. Can you use bread flour for banana bread? Sure, if you have bread flour that you want to use for banana bread you are welcome to use it and the recipe will turn out just fine without any modifications. How long do you cook banana bread? My banana bread recipe cooks in 50-60 minutes for a loaf made in an 8×4-inch pan. Slightly different pan dimensions might require a slight time adjustment, but generally speaking it will take about an hour to bake a loaf of banana bread. ![An image of a loaf of fresh, moist banana bread on a cutting board.](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Best-Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-22-scaled.jpg) Did you make this recipe? Let me know what you thought with a comment and rating below. You can also take a picture and tag me on Instagram [@houseofnasheats](https://www.instagram.com/houseofnasheats/) or share it on the Pinterest pin so I can see. - ▢ 3-4 ripe bananas (about 2 cups mashed) - ▢ 1/3 cup salted butter melted - ▢ 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar - ▢ 1 large egg beaten - ▢ 1 teaspoon [pure vanilla extract](https://houseofnasheats.com/homemade-vanilla-extract/) - ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda - ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder - ▢ 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon - ▢ 1/8 teaspoon salt - ▢ 1 1/2 cups (212g) all-purpose flour - ▢ 1 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips, plus extra for topping if desired [![](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CookBook-Order-Graphics.png)](https://shophouseofnasheats.com/products/house-of-nash-eats-everyday-cookbook) Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark - Preheat oven to 350℉ (177℃). Lightly grease and flour an 8.5×4.5-inch loaf pan or spray with baking spray. - In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the melted butter, then add the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir well with a large wooden spoon. 3-4 ripe bananas, ⅓ cup salted butter, ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract - Sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt over the banana mixture. Stir to combine. 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon salt - Add flour and walnuts or chocolate chips (if desired), and stir just until no streaks of flour remain. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. 1 ½ cups (212g) all-purpose flour, 1 cup chopped walnuts - Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Slice into 10 thick slices and serve. - Storage: Store your banana bread in a ziploc bag or in another airtight container on the counter for a few days. Refrigerating it will help it last a day or two longer. But after about 5 days banana bread starts tasting stale, even if it has been wrapped tightly or kept in an airtight container in the fridge. - Baking time: If your bread pans are larger or smaller than mine, your bake time might be on the shorter or longer side, respectively. - Muffins: This banana bread recipe can also be made as muffins. Just divide between the cups of a muffin tin and bake for 20-24 minutes until muffins are done and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. - This recipe can be found on page 50 of my cookbook, [House of Nash Eats Everyday](https://shophouseofnasheats.com/collections/cookbooks)\! ## Related Recipes About the author ![](https://houseofnasheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/House-of-Nash-Eats-Profile-Pic-1-300x300.jpg) Hi, I'm Amy I enjoy exploring the world through food, culture, and travel and sharing the adventure with mostly from-scratch, family friendly recipes that I think of as modern comfort cooking. [Learn More](https://houseofnasheats.com/about/)
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