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Calculated Shard: 96 (from laksa002)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa096.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/","crawl_time":1775837539,"first_indexed_time":1518221633,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"net,inspiredtaste!www,\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/ s443","src_root_hash":"1708680465974421696","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Easy Banana Bread Recipe","meta_descriptions":["I’ve been making this easy banana bread recipe for years and have no plans to stop. You’ll love the rich, buttery banana flavor and the incredibly moist crumb."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"I’ve been making this banana bread recipe for years and have no plans to stop. You’ll love the rich, buttery banana flavor and the incredibly moist crumb.\nOur recipe makes one banana loaf, but speaking from a place of experience here, it’s wise to scale it to make two. This banana bread does not last long, I’m always amazed at how quickly it disappears!\nI’m not the only one who thinks this banana bread is incredible. Our readers consistently call this their “forever banana bread,” with many saying it’s the most “amazing” and “fabulous” recipe they’ve tried. If you’re looking for more ways to use up ripe bananas, I highly recommend our\nbanana muffins\n, or for a chocolatey twist on this recipe, try our\nchocolate chip banana bread\n.\nKey Ingredients\nBananas:\nUse very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots. I’m talking brown and speckled. They’re sweeter and create a moist, flavorful loaf. This recipe calls for 2 large or 3 medium bananas. If you have underripe bananas, you can speed up the process by placing them in a brown paper bag in a warm spot in your kitchen for a day or two.\nFlour:\nAll-purpose flour works perfectly. You can also use whole wheat or white whole wheat flour, but your loaf will be slightly denser. For a gluten-free option, many readers have had success with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.\nBaking Soda:\nThis is essential for a good rise and a beautiful golden-brown color.\nButter:\nMelted butter gives banana bread a rich, buttery flavor that’s hard to beat. While you can use olive oil (like we do for our\nhealthy banana bread\n), butter provides the best flavor for this recipe. Use salted or unsalted butter in this recipe. I like my banana bread when made with salted butter, which adds an extra 1\/4 teaspoon of salt to the batter.\nBrown Sugar:\nThis is the key to a moist and flavorful loaf. You can use either light or dark brown sugar.\nEggs:\nEggs give us the necessary structure and stability. You’ll need two for this recipe. To make it egg-free, you can use two\nflax eggs\nor\naquafaba\n.\nSalt, Vanilla, and Cinnamon:\nDon’t forget these! They bring all the flavors together and make the bread taste amazing.\nFind the full recipe with measurements below.\nHow to Make Our Favorite Banana Bread\nTip 1: Start with overripe bananas.\nFor the most flavorful and moist banana bread, you need to start with the right bananas. The riper they are, the better! Look for bananas that are brown and speckled or even completely brown. This guarantees they’re sweet, soft, and easy to mash.\nTip 2: No fancy equipment needed!\n Forget the stand mixer or electric beaters. You don’t need them for this simple recipe! If you can make \nbanana pancakes\n or \nbanana muffins\n, you can make this bread. The method is the same: mash the bananas with a fork, whisk the dry ingredients, whisk the wet ingredients, combine them all, and then bake the batter in a loaf pan.\nTip 3: Pick the right pan.\nFor a tall, beautiful loaf, use an 8 ½” x 4 ½” (1-pound) loaf pan. If you use a larger 9″ x 5″ pan, your banana bread won’t turn out as tall, and will need 5 to 10 minutes less time in the oven.\nTip 4: Let it cool completely.\nI know it’s tempting, but you have to resist slicing into a fresh, warm loaf! Banana bread continues to set in the middle as it cools. If you’ve ever had a gummy middle, this is likely the reason. Transfer the pan to a wire rack, let it cool for 5 minutes, then unmold it and let the loaf cool completely before slicing. This tip also applies to other quick breads like\npumpkin bread\n,\nzucchini bread\nor\napple cinnamon bread\n.\nMore of Our Favorite Banana Recipes\nChocolate Banana Bread\nBanana Cake\nPerfect Banana Pudding\nEasy Banana Bread Recipe\nPREP\n15 mins\nCOOK\n1 hr\nTOTAL\n1 hr 15 mins\nSay hello to my family’s favorite banana bread recipe. This loaf is so good that you’ll want to make two. For the most flavorful and moist bread, your bananas need to be ripe. It is even better if they are overripe, brown, and speckled. If you love chocolate, see our\nchocolate chip banana bread\nthat uses this recipe as a base, then adds chocolate to make it extra delicious.\nMakes 1 loaf, 10 slices\nWatch Us Make the Recipe\nYou Will Need\n1 ½ cups (195g) all-purpose flour,\nspooned and leveled\n1 teaspoon baking soda\n1\/4 teaspoon fine sea salt\n3\/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon\n3 medium bananas or 1 ½ cups mashed,\nvery ripe bananas are best\n8 tablespoons (115g) butter,\nmelted and cooled\n3\/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar\n2 large eggs at room temperature\n1 teaspoon vanilla extract\n1\/2 cup (60g) walnuts, toasted and chopped,\noptional\nDirections\n1\nPreheat oven and prep pan:\nPosition an oven rack in the middle and preheat the oven to\n350°F\n(176°C). Grease and flour an 8 ½” x 4 ½” (1-pound) loaf pan, or grease it and line it with a sheet of parchment paper. (See tips below for using a larger pan).\n2\nPrepare the dry ingredients:\nIn a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set this aside.\n3\nPrepare the wet ingredients:\nIn a large bowl, use a fork to mash the bananas into a chunky paste. Then, whisk in the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until everything is well blended.\n4\nMake the batter:\nUsing a rubber spatula, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two parts. Stir until the flour disappears and the batter is smooth. If you’re adding nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in now.\n5\nBake the banana bread:\nPour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a thin knife inserted into the center comes out clean.\n6\nCool completely:\nTransfer the loaf pan to a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes. Unmold the bread and let it cool completely before slicing.\nAdam and Joanne's Tips\nStoring:\nHomemade banana bread lasts in an airtight container, on the counter for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 1 week. To freeze banana bread, double wrap it with one layer of plastic wrap and one layer of aluminum foil, then freeze it for up to 6 months.\nMeasuring your flour:\nEither weigh it or use the “spoon and level” method: Fluff the flour, spoon it into the measuring cup, and level off the top with a flat edge. You can see me do this in our video!\nRoom temperature eggs:\nTo quickly bring eggs to room temperature, add the cold eggs to a bowl with lukewarm water for a few minutes. Drain and repeat.\nBest pan:\nI use an aluminized steel 1-pound loaf pan, which is 8 ½” x 4 ½” (from USA Pans). For glass loaf pans, consider decreasing the oven temperature by 25°F and baking a little longer. Stoneware pans may also need temperature\/time adjustments, but it is hard to say without testing the specific pan. If using a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan, the banana bread will not be as tall, and the baking time will be less by 5 to 10 minutes.\nPromote even baking:\nBefore placing into the oven, set the loaf pan on an insulated baking sheet or two regular baking sheets stacked on each other to promote even baking. (A tip we picked up from Dori Greenspan).\nThe nutrition facts provided below are estimates.\nNutrition Per Serving\nServing Size\n1 slice\n\/\nCalories\n254\n\/\nTotal Fat\n10.5g\n\/\nSaturated Fat\n6.1g\n\/\nCholesterol\n61.6mg\n\/\nSodium\n276.2mg\n\/\nCarbohydrate\n37.4g\n\/\nDietary Fiber\n1.5g\n\/\nTotal Sugars\n19g\n\/\nProtein\n3.7g\nAUTHOR:\nJoanne Gallagher\nWe are Adam and Joanne Gallagher, the creators of Inspired Taste. 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You’ll love the rich, buttery banana flavor and the incredibly moist crumb.\n\n![Easy banana bread](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-2-1200.jpg)\n\nOur recipe makes one banana loaf, but speaking from a place of experience here, it’s wise to scale it to make two. This banana bread does not last long, I’m always amazed at how quickly it disappears\\!\n\nI’m not the only one who thinks this banana bread is incredible. Our readers consistently call this their “forever banana bread,” with many saying it’s the most “amazing” and “fabulous” recipe they’ve tried. If you’re looking for more ways to use up ripe bananas, I highly recommend our [banana muffins](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/12071\/banana-chip-muffins-recipe\/), or for a chocolatey twist on this recipe, try our [chocolate chip banana bread](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/39849\/chocolate-chip-banana-bread\/).\n\n## Key Ingredients\n- **Bananas:** Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots. I’m talking brown and speckled. They’re sweeter and create a moist, flavorful loaf. This recipe calls for 2 large or 3 medium bananas. If you have underripe bananas, you can speed up the process by placing them in a brown paper bag in a warm spot in your kitchen for a day or two.\n- **Flour:** All-purpose flour works perfectly. You can also use whole wheat or white whole wheat flour, but your loaf will be slightly denser. For a gluten-free option, many readers have had success with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.\n- **Baking Soda:** This is essential for a good rise and a beautiful golden-brown color.\n- **Butter:** Melted butter gives banana bread a rich, buttery flavor that’s hard to beat. While you can use olive oil (like we do for our [healthy banana bread](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/34489\/healthy-banana-bread-recipe\/)), butter provides the best flavor for this recipe. Use salted or unsalted butter in this recipe. I like my banana bread when made with salted butter, which adds an extra 1\/4 teaspoon of salt to the batter.\n- **Brown Sugar:** This is the key to a moist and flavorful loaf. You can use either light or dark brown sugar.\n- **Eggs:** Eggs give us the necessary structure and stability. You’ll need two for this recipe. To make it egg-free, you can use two [flax eggs](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/50211\/how-to-make-flax-eggs\/) or [aquafaba](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/50401\/aquafaba\/).\n- **Salt, Vanilla, and Cinnamon:** Don’t forget these! They bring all the flavors together and make the bread taste amazing.\n\n*Find the full recipe with measurements below.*\n\n## How to Make Our Favorite Banana Bread\n**Tip 1: Start with overripe bananas.** For the most flavorful and moist banana bread, you need to start with the right bananas. The riper they are, the better! Look for bananas that are brown and speckled or even completely brown. This guarantees they’re sweet, soft, and easy to mash.\n\n**Tip 2: No fancy equipment needed\\!** Forget the stand mixer or electric beaters. You don’t need them for this simple recipe! If you can make [banana pancakes](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/17109\/spiced-buttermilk-banana-pancakes-recipe\/) or [banana muffins](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/12071\/banana-chip-muffins-recipe\/), you can make this bread. The method is the same: mash the bananas with a fork, whisk the dry ingredients, whisk the wet ingredients, combine them all, and then bake the batter in a loaf pan.\n\n![How to Make Banana Bread: Mashing bananas](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-4-1200.jpg)\n\n![How to Make Banana Bread: Mashing bananas](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-4-1200.jpg)\n\n**Tip 3: Pick the right pan.** For a tall, beautiful loaf, use an 8 ½” x 4 ½” (1-pound) loaf pan. If you use a larger 9″ x 5″ pan, your banana bread won’t turn out as tall, and will need 5 to 10 minutes less time in the oven.\n\n**Tip 4: Let it cool completely.** I know it’s tempting, but you have to resist slicing into a fresh, warm loaf! Banana bread continues to set in the middle as it cools. If you’ve ever had a gummy middle, this is likely the reason. Transfer the pan to a wire rack, let it cool for 5 minutes, then unmold it and let the loaf cool completely before slicing. This tip also applies to other quick breads like [pumpkin bread](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/93966\/pumpkin-bread-recipe\/), [zucchini bread](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/27610\/easy-zucchini-bread-recipe-with-almonds\/) or [apple cinnamon bread](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/47219\/apple-bread\/).\n\n## More of Our Favorite Banana Recipes\n- [Chocolate Banana Bread](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/95144\/chocolate-banana-bread-recipe\/)\n- [Banana Cake](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/85682\/banana-cake-recipe\/)\n- [Perfect Banana Pudding](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/81160\/homemade-banana-pudding-recipe\/)\n\n![Slices of the best banana bread](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-1-1200.jpg)\n\n![Slices of the best banana bread](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-1-1200.jpg)\n\n## Easy Banana Bread Recipe\n[4\\.9 (217 reviews)](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comments)\n\n[498 comments](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comments)\n\n[Save](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#save)\n\n[Share](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/&media=https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-2-1200.jpg&description=I%E2%80%99ve%20been%20making%20this%20banana%20bread%20recipe%20for%20years%20and%20have%20no%20plans%20to%20stop.%20You%E2%80%99ll%20love%20the%20rich,%20buttery%20banana%20flavor%20and%20the%20incredibly%20moist%20crumb.%20Our%20[%E2%80%A6])\n\n#### Share\n×\n\n[Copy Link](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/)\n\n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/)\n\n[Pin](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/&media=https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-2-1200.jpg&description=I%E2%80%99ve%20been%20making%20this%20banana%20bread%20recipe%20for%20years%20and%20have%20no%20plans%20to%20stop.%20You%E2%80%99ll%20love%20the%20rich,%20buttery%20banana%20flavor%20and%20the%20incredibly%20moist%20crumb.%20Our%20[%E2%80%A6])\n\n[Email](mailto:?subject=Easy%20Banana%20Bread%20Recipe%20Recipe&body=https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/%20%0A%20%0AI’ve%20been%20making%20this%20banana%20bread%20recipe%20for%20years%20and%20have%20no%20plans%20to%20stop.%20You’ll%20love%20the%20rich,%20buttery%20banana%20flavor%20and%20the%20incredibly%20moist%20crumb.%20Our%20[…])\n\n[Print](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/itr_print\/)\n\n- PREP\n  15 mins\n- COOK\n  1 hr\n- TOTAL\n  1 hr 15 mins\n\nSay hello to my family’s favorite banana bread recipe. This loaf is so good that you’ll want to make two. For the most flavorful and moist bread, your bananas need to be ripe. It is even better if they are overripe, brown, and speckled. If you love chocolate, see our [chocolate chip banana bread](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/39849\/chocolate-chip-banana-bread\/) that uses this recipe as a base, then adds chocolate to make it extra delicious.\n\nMakes 1 loaf, 10 slices\n\n## Watch Us Make the Recipe\n## You Will Need\n1 ½ cups (195g) all-purpose flour, *spooned and leveled*\n\n1 teaspoon baking soda\n\n1\/4 teaspoon fine sea salt\n\n3\/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon\n\n3 medium bananas or 1 ½ cups mashed, *very ripe bananas are best*\n\n8 tablespoons (115g) butter, *melted and cooled*\n\n3\/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar\n\n2 large eggs at room temperature\n\n1 teaspoon vanilla extract\n\n1\/2 cup (60g) walnuts, toasted and chopped, *optional*\n## Directions\n## Adam and Joanne's Tips\n- **Storing:** Homemade banana bread lasts in an airtight container, on the counter for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 1 week. To freeze banana bread, double wrap it with one layer of plastic wrap and one layer of aluminum foil, then freeze it for up to 6 months.\n- **Measuring your flour:** Either weigh it or use the “spoon and level” method: Fluff the flour, spoon it into the measuring cup, and level off the top with a flat edge. You can see me do this in our video\\!\n- **Room temperature eggs:** To quickly bring eggs to room temperature, add the cold eggs to a bowl with lukewarm water for a few minutes. Drain and repeat.\n- **Best pan:** I use an aluminized steel 1-pound loaf pan, which is 8 ½” x 4 ½” (from USA Pans). For glass loaf pans, consider decreasing the oven temperature by 25°F and baking a little longer. Stoneware pans may also need temperature\/time adjustments, but it is hard to say without testing the specific pan. If using a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan, the banana bread will not be as tall, and the baking time will be less by 5 to 10 minutes.\n- **Promote even baking:** Before placing into the oven, set the loaf pan on an insulated baking sheet or two regular baking sheets stacked on each other to promote even baking. (A tip we picked up from Dori Greenspan).\n- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates.\n\nNutrition Per Serving Serving Size 1 slice \/ Calories 254 \/ Total Fat 10\\.5g \/ Saturated Fat 6\\.1g \/ Cholesterol 61\\.6mg \/ Sodium 276\\.2mg \/ Carbohydrate 37\\.4g \/ Dietary Fiber 1\\.5g \/ Total Sugars 19g \/ Protein 3\\.7g\n\n**AUTHOR:**   Joanne Gallagher\n\n[![Adam and Joanne of Inspired Taste](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adam-and-Joanne-2-1200.jpg)](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/aboutus\/)\n\nWe are Adam and Joanne Gallagher, the creators of Inspired Taste. 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My students will enjoy them\\!\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-769645)\n- Dom December 30, 2025\n  really good recipe. this was my first and hopfully not last time baking banana bread. it smelled amazing once out of my oven. a chunk of banana made a lil hole which leaked some banana bread and banana thingy. it tasted soooooo good. smells heavenly. 5 stars.\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-758812)\n- Bob December 30, 2025\n  Bob likey banana cakey\\!\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-758801)\n  - Adam Gallagher January 2, 2026\n    lol. So happy you enjoyed it! 🙂\n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-759308)\n- Alessandro December 2, 2025\n  This is my favourite Banana Bread recipe. Thank you so much! It’s delish.\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-750371)\n- Karla November 16, 2025\n  This is the best banana bread recipe I’ve ever made! I made them into muffins and then iced them with a cream cheese frosting. They turned out perfectly\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-747462)\n- Tiara Wright November 15, 2025\n  As always this is my fourth time making this recipe and my only recipe for banana bread because it is so good!! I always take photos but im unsure hwo to post with the photo. Also how can i make a larger amount? I always want to use a bigger pan not necessarily a loaf one but one where there more slices for few more people than 3 lol  \n   This recipe is so delicious and amazing thank you for sharing(:\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-747264)\n- Tlw3895@yahoo.com November 15, 2025\n  As always this is my fourth time makign this recipe and my only recipe for banana bread because it is so good!! I always take photos but im unsure hwo to post with the photo. Also how can i make a larger amount? I always want to use a bigger pan not necessarily a loaf one but one where there more slices for few more people than 3 lol\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-747263)\n  - Joanne Gallagher November 19, 2025\n    Thank you so much, it means a lot that you’ve made it so many times. Unfortunately, we do not offer the option for uploading photos. I love hearing that it’s your go-to banana bread, though! For making a larger amount, the recipe doubles really well. You can bake it in a 9×13-inch pan instead of a loaf pan. It will bake faster, so start checking around 30–35 minutes and pull it when a toothpick comes out clean.\n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-748013)\n- Ilse Dorrah November 8, 2025\n  This was absolutely delicious, moist and very flavorful! Thank you for this recipe.\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-746207)\n- Kathy October 25, 2025\n  Soooo yummy, the house smelled amazing while it was cooking\\!\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-743444)\n- Yvonne September 20, 2025\n  Thank you for your wonderful detailed recipes – am about to make this with some very ripe bananas! Keep up the great work 🙂\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-737574)\n  - Ellen September 24, 2025\n    AWESOME! Super easy, taste full of flavor. I will make this every week.\n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-738277)\n    - Joanne Gallagher September 24, 2025\n      Amazing! So happy you enjoyed it\\!\n      [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-738291)\n- Lauri Arnett August 7, 2025\n  Mine is in the oven right now. Took a picture of the batter and sent it to my daughter and said “yes my dear, this is made from scratch” as she has no faith in her mom haha. Hope it turns out delicious. I was about one banana short of being able to make 2 loaves ugh\\!\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-732218)\n  - Joanne Gallagher September 24, 2025\n    Hi Lauri, We are so happy you gave our recipe a try and I hope it turned out well for you\\!\n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-738292)\n- Nancy Skyler August 3, 2025\n  I made this bread today and was disappointed that it was not cooked all the way through. I used a 9×5 “Daddio’s Aluminum pan” and baked it for 55 min. It also read 205-210 on an Instant Resd thermometer. It looked beautiful coming out of the oven. Golden. Well risen. Springy when touched. But once cooled it began to sink. I waited an hour to slice it and it was raw about 1\/4 of the way up the pan and across the bottom I did think my batter was not quite as thick as yours when pouring into the pan. I did use 2 baking sheets under it as recommended. What happened? Any help would be appreciated.\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-731719)\n  - Joanne Gallagher September 24, 2025\n    Hi Nancy, I’m a bit stumped! I’m sure you were so frustrated. Usually when someone tells me their quick bread sank in the middle, I’d say that it was undercooked, but it seems like you used all the right tricks for checking doneness. It’s possible that there is an issue with the thermometer itself or its placement. Maybe try inserting it into more than one place in the loaf to make sure you didn’t hit an air bubble (a small chance, but possible). You also mention that the batter was not as thick as ours, which can indicate you had too much liquid (also a factor in middles sinking). Is it possible that you added more banana than we suggest? Again, I am sorry this one didn’t work as well for you as it does for us. If you try again, we’d love to hear how it turns out.\n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-738295)\n- Eric Seagroves July 17, 2025\n  Hello ggojbg to try your banana bread recipe out today. Got some really ripe just about black bananas that my wife said to throw out but instead I’m going to make bread with them. They aren’t bad it’s just the agar from them coming to the skin surface. I will do and update after it’s all said and done.\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-729401)\n  - Ellen September 24, 2025\n    Awesome bread will make every week year around\n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-738279)\n    - Joanne Gallagher September 24, 2025\n      So glad you tried our recipe, Ellen! Thanks for coming back and letting us know how it turned out.\n      [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-738290)\n- Sophie Angelopulos July 13, 2025\n  Oops just saw that it’s for one loaf somehow it came up even tho I googled double batch banana bread. So I assume that I can simply double the ingredients to make two loaves?? Thanks\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-728784)\n  - Joanne Gallagher September 24, 2025\n    Hi Sophie, Yes, you can just double the recipe for two loaves.\n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-738293)\n- Tammy Albrecht June 23, 2025\n  This is beyond delish! Made it 2 days in a row. So easy and beyond sublime. Hubby loved every bite, hence having to make it twice 🙂\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-726099)\n- Greg Galvan May 18, 2025\n  This is my main recipe. I use bread flour because it gives a better results. You can also do a cheesecake filling in the center as well.\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-720143)\n- Aiden May 14, 2025\n  Making it now. Hoping it turns out good.\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-719380)\n- Yenis Trejo May 5, 2025\n  I didn’t like banana bread until I dared and made this recipe. It’s delicious, wonderful. As a personal touch, I add all spice and nutmeg. I’ve been doing it since you made this post, but it’s only now that I’ve dared to write to you. Thank you for all the recipes\\!\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-717504)\n  - Vlucfora5@gmail.com May 17, 2025\n    This is very easy and delicious. Not too sweet, just perfect. I did reduce the time because I was using a ceramic dish but overall the r needed an additional 15 min cook time because it was raw in the center.i followed the suggestion to use 2 insulated cookie sheets.\n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-719942)\n  - Adam Gallagher May 5, 2025\n    You are so welcome! Glad you liked your banana bread 🙂\n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-717556)\n- Edith April 6, 2025\n  I \\_love\\_ this banana bread and particularly appreciate how versitile it is. For instance – this time I didn’t have enough bananas so I added applesauce to make 1.5C total. Given the price of eggs I only used 2 and I tossed in a handful of chocolate chips. It still came out absolutely lucious and everyone says it’s the best banana bread ever. One note – I set my oven timer to 50 minutes and I’m glad I did as the bread was finished and if I’d left it in for 5 more minutes would have been burnt.\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-711519)\n  - M September 23, 2025\n    Just put in the oven and excited to try! I can smell it already\\!\n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-738036)\n- Jessica April 5, 2025\n  This recipe has been a staple in my home for over 11 years. We make it multiple times a year also. It’s perfect and the best taste.\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-711301)\n- October March 22, 2025\n  Hi, I’m 12 years old and this recipe was super easy. It was nice and moist. I used half all-purpose flour and half almond flour, which worked great! At first, I thought it was too crumbly but my mom loved it! I used a 9 x 18 pan instead, which baked faster, like 25-30 minutes. Thanks\\!\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-708468)\n- Oz March 20, 2025\n  I be made this twice now and this is the easiest most decadent banana bread I’ve made, 1 thing, since some like them male and some prefer female bread (with or without nuts) sorry had to add that, I simply add the toasted nuts to the top and sprinkle raw sugar\/turbin type over the nuts for an extra crispy sweet topping that can be easily sliced off for those who prefer without nuts it gives an incredible top to each slice of an already perfect banana bread! Thanks for sharing.\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-707980)\n- Debra Willoughby March 19, 2025\n  I make 2 loaves at a time, but I use applesauce instead of the butter. Lowers the fat content and no one notices, it doesn’t last 3 days here. I can’t eat it (diabetic) but my grandsons love it.\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-707897)\n- Debra Willoughby March 19, 2025\n  I make 2 loaves at a time, but I use applesauce instead of the butter. Lowers the fat content and no one notices, it doesn’t last 3 days here. I can’teat it (diabetic) but my grandsons live it.\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-707896)\n- Cindy Martin March 17, 2025\n  Woops I forgot the vanilla extract but I made the rest of the loaf as is.Got my kitchen smelling wonderful can’t wait to try it!!\\!\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-707389)\n- Marushka Laganparsad March 17, 2025\n  Thank you so much for this recipe! People at work and home have been ranting about this bread! I’m no good at baking, but I shocked myself with this bake. It was so much fun and it smelled amazing. I tweaked the recipe a bit and added a mix of cake flour and self-rising. I added a bit more baking powder. I used a combination of butter and olive oil. Finally, I exchanged the walnuts for chocolate chips so it was a really tasty choc chip banana bread. Thank you so much!!\\!\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-707352)\n- Melody March 8, 2025\n  Well, I followed the recipe to the T, I prefer do it that way then I know if I want to follow all the recipes and you well of course I subscribed it was delicious. I belong to a group of people that we play cards on Friday and Saturday nights, at two particular homes we switch back and forth cuz they have the most room to fit us all in and we always bring something baked. They always look forward to see what I’ll bring and this was a hit. This will definitely be in my rotation of goodies to bring.\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-705508)\n- Jolean March 1, 2025\n  Can I bake this as muffins?\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-703980)\n  - Joanne Gallagher March 3, 2025\n    Hi Jolean, Yes, you should be able to. Baking time will be much less. I’d use this [banana muffins recipe](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/12071\/banana-chip-muffins-recipe\/) as a guide for baking temp\/timing.\n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-704502)\n- Emily February 23, 2025\n  FINALLY a recipe that actually tastes like the café banana bread we all know and love. I’ve gone through so many recipes and none of them were like this one. This is now on repeat in our household. Thank you\\!\n  [Reply](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/25418\/classic-banana-bread-recipe\/#comment-702834)\n- Anton February 16, 2025\n  Is this Baking Soda\/Bicarbonate of Soda only or is it Baking Powder which is Bicarb and Tartaric acid. 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You’ll love the rich, buttery banana flavor and the incredibly moist crumb.\n\n![Easy banana bread](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-2-1200.jpg)\n\nOur recipe makes one banana loaf, but speaking from a place of experience here, it’s wise to scale it to make two. This banana bread does not last long, I’m always amazed at how quickly it disappears\\!\n\nI’m not the only one who thinks this banana bread is incredible. Our readers consistently call this their “forever banana bread,” with many saying it’s the most “amazing” and “fabulous” recipe they’ve tried. If you’re looking for more ways to use up ripe bananas, I highly recommend our [banana muffins](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/12071\/banana-chip-muffins-recipe\/), or for a chocolatey twist on this recipe, try our [chocolate chip banana bread](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/39849\/chocolate-chip-banana-bread\/).\n\n## Key Ingredients\n- **Bananas:** Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots. I’m talking brown and speckled. They’re sweeter and create a moist, flavorful loaf. This recipe calls for 2 large or 3 medium bananas. If you have underripe bananas, you can speed up the process by placing them in a brown paper bag in a warm spot in your kitchen for a day or two.\n- **Flour:** All-purpose flour works perfectly. You can also use whole wheat or white whole wheat flour, but your loaf will be slightly denser. For a gluten-free option, many readers have had success with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.\n- **Baking Soda:** This is essential for a good rise and a beautiful golden-brown color.\n- **Butter:** Melted butter gives banana bread a rich, buttery flavor that’s hard to beat. While you can use olive oil (like we do for our [healthy banana bread](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/34489\/healthy-banana-bread-recipe\/)), butter provides the best flavor for this recipe. Use salted or unsalted butter in this recipe. I like my banana bread when made with salted butter, which adds an extra 1\/4 teaspoon of salt to the batter.\n- **Brown Sugar:** This is the key to a moist and flavorful loaf. You can use either light or dark brown sugar.\n- **Eggs:** Eggs give us the necessary structure and stability. You’ll need two for this recipe. To make it egg-free, you can use two [flax eggs](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/50211\/how-to-make-flax-eggs\/) or [aquafaba](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/50401\/aquafaba\/).\n- **Salt, Vanilla, and Cinnamon:** Don’t forget these! They bring all the flavors together and make the bread taste amazing.\n\n*Find the full recipe with measurements below.*\n\n## How to Make Our Favorite Banana Bread\n**Tip 1: Start with overripe bananas.** For the most flavorful and moist banana bread, you need to start with the right bananas. The riper they are, the better! Look for bananas that are brown and speckled or even completely brown. This guarantees they’re sweet, soft, and easy to mash.\n\n**Tip 2: No fancy equipment needed\\!** Forget the stand mixer or electric beaters. You don’t need them for this simple recipe! If you can make [banana pancakes](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/17109\/spiced-buttermilk-banana-pancakes-recipe\/) or [banana muffins](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/12071\/banana-chip-muffins-recipe\/), you can make this bread. The method is the same: mash the bananas with a fork, whisk the dry ingredients, whisk the wet ingredients, combine them all, and then bake the batter in a loaf pan.\n\n![How to Make Banana Bread: Mashing bananas](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-4-1200.jpg)\n\n**Tip 3: Pick the right pan.** For a tall, beautiful loaf, use an 8 ½” x 4 ½” (1-pound) loaf pan. If you use a larger 9″ x 5″ pan, your banana bread won’t turn out as tall, and will need 5 to 10 minutes less time in the oven.\n\n**Tip 4: Let it cool completely.** I know it’s tempting, but you have to resist slicing into a fresh, warm loaf! Banana bread continues to set in the middle as it cools. If you’ve ever had a gummy middle, this is likely the reason. Transfer the pan to a wire rack, let it cool for 5 minutes, then unmold it and let the loaf cool completely before slicing. This tip also applies to other quick breads like [pumpkin bread](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/93966\/pumpkin-bread-recipe\/), [zucchini bread](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/27610\/easy-zucchini-bread-recipe-with-almonds\/) or [apple cinnamon bread](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/47219\/apple-bread\/).\n\n## More of Our Favorite Banana Recipes\n- [Chocolate Banana Bread](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/95144\/chocolate-banana-bread-recipe\/)\n- [Banana Cake](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/85682\/banana-cake-recipe\/)\n- [Perfect Banana Pudding](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/81160\/homemade-banana-pudding-recipe\/)\n\n![Slices of the best banana bread](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-1-1200.jpg)\n\nEasy Banana Bread Recipe\n\n- PREP\n  15 mins\n- COOK\n  1 hr\n- TOTAL\n  1 hr 15 mins\n\nSay hello to my family’s favorite banana bread recipe. This loaf is so good that you’ll want to make two. For the most flavorful and moist bread, your bananas need to be ripe. It is even better if they are overripe, brown, and speckled. If you love chocolate, see our [chocolate chip banana bread](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/39849\/chocolate-chip-banana-bread\/) that uses this recipe as a base, then adds chocolate to make it extra delicious.\n\nMakes 1 loaf, 10 slices\n\n## Watch Us Make the Recipe\n## You Will Need\n1 ½ cups (195g) all-purpose flour, *spooned and leveled* 1 teaspoon baking soda 1\/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 3\/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 medium bananas or 1 ½ cups mashed, *very ripe bananas are best* 8 tablespoons (115g) butter, *melted and cooled* 3\/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar 2 large eggs at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1\/2 cup (60g) walnuts, toasted and chopped, *optional*\n## Directions\n## Adam and Joanne's Tips\n- **Storing:** Homemade banana bread lasts in an airtight container, on the counter for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 1 week. To freeze banana bread, double wrap it with one layer of plastic wrap and one layer of aluminum foil, then freeze it for up to 6 months.\n- **Measuring your flour:** Either weigh it or use the “spoon and level” method: Fluff the flour, spoon it into the measuring cup, and level off the top with a flat edge. You can see me do this in our video\\!\n- **Room temperature eggs:** To quickly bring eggs to room temperature, add the cold eggs to a bowl with lukewarm water for a few minutes. Drain and repeat.\n- **Best pan:** I use an aluminized steel 1-pound loaf pan, which is 8 ½” x 4 ½” (from USA Pans). For glass loaf pans, consider decreasing the oven temperature by 25°F and baking a little longer. Stoneware pans may also need temperature\/time adjustments, but it is hard to say without testing the specific pan. If using a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan, the banana bread will not be as tall, and the baking time will be less by 5 to 10 minutes.\n- **Promote even baking:** Before placing into the oven, set the loaf pan on an insulated baking sheet or two regular baking sheets stacked on each other to promote even baking. (A tip we picked up from Dori Greenspan).\n- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates.\n\nNutrition Per Serving Serving Size 1 slice \/ Calories 254 \/ Total Fat 10\\.5g \/ Saturated Fat 6\\.1g \/ Cholesterol 61\\.6mg \/ Sodium 276\\.2mg \/ Carbohydrate 37\\.4g \/ Dietary Fiber 1\\.5g \/ Total Sugars 19g \/ Protein 3\\.7g\n\n**AUTHOR:**   Joanne Gallagher\n\n[![Adam and Joanne of Inspired Taste](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adam-and-Joanne-2-1200.jpg)](https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/aboutus\/)\n\nWe are Adam and Joanne Gallagher, the creators of Inspired Taste. 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Boilerpipe Text	I’ve been making this banana bread recipe for years and have no plans to stop. You’ll love the rich, buttery banana flavor and the incredibly moist crumb. Our recipe makes one banana loaf, but speaking from a place of experience here, it’s wise to scale it to make two. This banana bread does not last long, I’m always amazed at how quickly it disappears! I’m not the only one who thinks this banana bread is incredible. Our readers consistently call this their “forever banana bread,” with many saying it’s the most “amazing” and “fabulous” recipe they’ve tried. If you’re looking for more ways to use up ripe bananas, I highly recommend our banana muffins , or for a chocolatey twist on this recipe, try our chocolate chip banana bread . Key Ingredients Bananas: Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots. I’m talking brown and speckled. They’re sweeter and create a moist, flavorful loaf. This recipe calls for 2 large or 3 medium bananas. If you have underripe bananas, you can speed up the process by placing them in a brown paper bag in a warm spot in your kitchen for a day or two. Flour: All-purpose flour works perfectly. You can also use whole wheat or white whole wheat flour, but your loaf will be slightly denser. For a gluten-free option, many readers have had success with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Baking Soda: This is essential for a good rise and a beautiful golden-brown color. Butter: Melted butter gives banana bread a rich, buttery flavor that’s hard to beat. While you can use olive oil (like we do for our healthy banana bread ), butter provides the best flavor for this recipe. Use salted or unsalted butter in this recipe. I like my banana bread when made with salted butter, which adds an extra 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the batter. Brown Sugar: This is the key to a moist and flavorful loaf. You can use either light or dark brown sugar. Eggs: Eggs give us the necessary structure and stability. You’ll need two for this recipe. To make it egg-free, you can use two flax eggs or aquafaba . Salt, Vanilla, and Cinnamon: Don’t forget these! They bring all the flavors together and make the bread taste amazing. Find the full recipe with measurements below. How to Make Our Favorite Banana Bread Tip 1: Start with overripe bananas. For the most flavorful and moist banana bread, you need to start with the right bananas. The riper they are, the better! Look for bananas that are brown and speckled or even completely brown. This guarantees they’re sweet, soft, and easy to mash. Tip 2: No fancy equipment needed! Forget the stand mixer or electric beaters. You don’t need them for this simple recipe! If you can make banana pancakes or banana muffins , you can make this bread. The method is the same: mash the bananas with a fork, whisk the dry ingredients, whisk the wet ingredients, combine them all, and then bake the batter in a loaf pan. Tip 3: Pick the right pan. For a tall, beautiful loaf, use an 8 ½” x 4 ½” (1-pound) loaf pan. If you use a larger 9″ x 5″ pan, your banana bread won’t turn out as tall, and will need 5 to 10 minutes less time in the oven. Tip 4: Let it cool completely. I know it’s tempting, but you have to resist slicing into a fresh, warm loaf! Banana bread continues to set in the middle as it cools. If you’ve ever had a gummy middle, this is likely the reason. Transfer the pan to a wire rack, let it cool for 5 minutes, then unmold it and let the loaf cool completely before slicing. This tip also applies to other quick breads like pumpkin bread , zucchini bread or apple cinnamon bread . More of Our Favorite Banana Recipes Chocolate Banana Bread Banana Cake Perfect Banana Pudding Easy Banana Bread Recipe PREP 15 mins COOK 1 hr TOTAL 1 hr 15 mins Say hello to my family’s favorite banana bread recipe. This loaf is so good that you’ll want to make two. For the most flavorful and moist bread, your bananas need to be ripe. It is even better if they are overripe, brown, and speckled. If you love chocolate, see our chocolate chip banana bread that uses this recipe as a base, then adds chocolate to make it extra delicious. Makes 1 loaf, 10 slices Watch Us Make the Recipe You Will Need 1 ½ cups (195g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 medium bananas or 1 ½ cups mashed, very ripe bananas are best 8 tablespoons (115g) butter, melted and cooled 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar 2 large eggs at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup (60g) walnuts, toasted and chopped, optional Directions 1 Preheat oven and prep pan: Position an oven rack in the middle and preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease and flour an 8 ½” x 4 ½” (1-pound) loaf pan, or grease it and line it with a sheet of parchment paper. (See tips below for using a larger pan). 2 Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set this aside. 3 Prepare the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, use a fork to mash the bananas into a chunky paste. Then, whisk in the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until everything is well blended. 4 Make the batter: Using a rubber spatula, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two parts. Stir until the flour disappears and the batter is smooth. If you’re adding nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in now. 5 Bake the banana bread: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a thin knife inserted into the center comes out clean. 6 Cool completely: Transfer the loaf pan to a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes. Unmold the bread and let it cool completely before slicing. Adam and Joanne's Tips Storing: Homemade banana bread lasts in an airtight container, on the counter for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 1 week. To freeze banana bread, double wrap it with one layer of plastic wrap and one layer of aluminum foil, then freeze it for up to 6 months. Measuring your flour: Either weigh it or use the “spoon and level” method: Fluff the flour, spoon it into the measuring cup, and level off the top with a flat edge. You can see me do this in our video! Room temperature eggs: To quickly bring eggs to room temperature, add the cold eggs to a bowl with lukewarm water for a few minutes. Drain and repeat. Best pan: I use an aluminized steel 1-pound loaf pan, which is 8 ½” x 4 ½” (from USA Pans). For glass loaf pans, consider decreasing the oven temperature by 25°F and baking a little longer. Stoneware pans may also need temperature/time adjustments, but it is hard to say without testing the specific pan. If using a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan, the banana bread will not be as tall, and the baking time will be less by 5 to 10 minutes. Promote even baking: Before placing into the oven, set the loaf pan on an insulated baking sheet or two regular baking sheets stacked on each other to promote even baking. (A tip we picked up from Dori Greenspan). The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. Nutrition Per Serving Serving Size 1 slice / Calories 254 / Total Fat 10.5g / Saturated Fat 6.1g / Cholesterol 61.6mg / Sodium 276.2mg / Carbohydrate 37.4g / Dietary Fiber 1.5g / Total Sugars 19g / Protein 3.7g AUTHOR: Joanne Gallagher We are Adam and Joanne Gallagher, the creators of Inspired Taste. Established in 2009, Inspired Taste grew from a childhood dream into one of the internet’s most trusted recipe sites with hundreds of reliable recipes, step-by-step videos, and expert tips. More About Us
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You’ll love the rich, buttery banana flavor and the incredibly moist crumb. ![Easy banana bread](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-2-1200.jpg) Our recipe makes one banana loaf, but speaking from a place of experience here, it’s wise to scale it to make two. This banana bread does not last long, I’m always amazed at how quickly it disappears\! I’m not the only one who thinks this banana bread is incredible. Our readers consistently call this their “forever banana bread,” with many saying it’s the most “amazing” and “fabulous” recipe they’ve tried. If you’re looking for more ways to use up ripe bananas, I highly recommend our [banana muffins](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/12071/banana-chip-muffins-recipe/), or for a chocolatey twist on this recipe, try our [chocolate chip banana bread](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/39849/chocolate-chip-banana-bread/). ## Key Ingredients - Bananas: Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots. I’m talking brown and speckled. They’re sweeter and create a moist, flavorful loaf. This recipe calls for 2 large or 3 medium bananas. If you have underripe bananas, you can speed up the process by placing them in a brown paper bag in a warm spot in your kitchen for a day or two. - Flour: All-purpose flour works perfectly. You can also use whole wheat or white whole wheat flour, but your loaf will be slightly denser. For a gluten-free option, many readers have had success with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. - Baking Soda: This is essential for a good rise and a beautiful golden-brown color. - Butter: Melted butter gives banana bread a rich, buttery flavor that’s hard to beat. While you can use olive oil (like we do for our [healthy banana bread](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/34489/healthy-banana-bread-recipe/)), butter provides the best flavor for this recipe. Use salted or unsalted butter in this recipe. I like my banana bread when made with salted butter, which adds an extra 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the batter. - Brown Sugar: This is the key to a moist and flavorful loaf. You can use either light or dark brown sugar. - Eggs: Eggs give us the necessary structure and stability. You’ll need two for this recipe. To make it egg-free, you can use two [flax eggs](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/50211/how-to-make-flax-eggs/) or [aquafaba](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/50401/aquafaba/). - Salt, Vanilla, and Cinnamon: Don’t forget these! They bring all the flavors together and make the bread taste amazing. Find the full recipe with measurements below. ## How to Make Our Favorite Banana Bread Tip 1: Start with overripe bananas. For the most flavorful and moist banana bread, you need to start with the right bananas. The riper they are, the better! Look for bananas that are brown and speckled or even completely brown. This guarantees they’re sweet, soft, and easy to mash. Tip 2: No fancy equipment needed\! Forget the stand mixer or electric beaters. You don’t need them for this simple recipe! If you can make [banana pancakes](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/17109/spiced-buttermilk-banana-pancakes-recipe/) or [banana muffins](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/12071/banana-chip-muffins-recipe/), you can make this bread. The method is the same: mash the bananas with a fork, whisk the dry ingredients, whisk the wet ingredients, combine them all, and then bake the batter in a loaf pan. ![How to Make Banana Bread: Mashing bananas](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-4-1200.jpg) ![How to Make Banana Bread: Mashing bananas](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-4-1200.jpg) Tip 3: Pick the right pan. For a tall, beautiful loaf, use an 8 ½” x 4 ½” (1-pound) loaf pan. If you use a larger 9″ x 5″ pan, your banana bread won’t turn out as tall, and will need 5 to 10 minutes less time in the oven. Tip 4: Let it cool completely. I know it’s tempting, but you have to resist slicing into a fresh, warm loaf! Banana bread continues to set in the middle as it cools. If you’ve ever had a gummy middle, this is likely the reason. Transfer the pan to a wire rack, let it cool for 5 minutes, then unmold it and let the loaf cool completely before slicing. This tip also applies to other quick breads like [pumpkin bread](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/93966/pumpkin-bread-recipe/), [zucchini bread](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/27610/easy-zucchini-bread-recipe-with-almonds/) or [apple cinnamon bread](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/47219/apple-bread/). ## More of Our Favorite Banana Recipes - [Chocolate Banana Bread](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/95144/chocolate-banana-bread-recipe/) - [Banana Cake](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/85682/banana-cake-recipe/) - [Perfect Banana Pudding](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/81160/homemade-banana-pudding-recipe/) ![Slices of the best banana bread](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-1-1200.jpg) ![Slices of the best banana bread](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-1-1200.jpg) ## Easy Banana Bread Recipe [4\.9 (217 reviews)](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comments) [498 comments](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comments) [Save](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#save) [Share](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/&media=https://www.inspiredtaste.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-2-1200.jpg&description=I%E2%80%99ve%20been%20making%20this%20banana%20bread%20recipe%20for%20years%20and%20have%20no%20plans%20to%20stop.%20You%E2%80%99ll%20love%20the%20rich,%20buttery%20banana%20flavor%20and%20the%20incredibly%20moist%20crumb.%20Our%20[%E2%80%A6]) #### Share × [Copy Link](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/) [Pin](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/&media=https://www.inspiredtaste.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-2-1200.jpg&description=I%E2%80%99ve%20been%20making%20this%20banana%20bread%20recipe%20for%20years%20and%20have%20no%20plans%20to%20stop.%20You%E2%80%99ll%20love%20the%20rich,%20buttery%20banana%20flavor%20and%20the%20incredibly%20moist%20crumb.%20Our%20[%E2%80%A6]) [Email](mailto:?subject=Easy%20Banana%20Bread%20Recipe%20Recipe&body=https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/%20%0A%20%0AI’ve%20been%20making%20this%20banana%20bread%20recipe%20for%20years%20and%20have%20no%20plans%20to%20stop.%20You’ll%20love%20the%20rich,%20buttery%20banana%20flavor%20and%20the%20incredibly%20moist%20crumb.%20Our%20[…]) [Print](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/itr_print/) - PREP 15 mins - COOK 1 hr - TOTAL 1 hr 15 mins Say hello to my family’s favorite banana bread recipe. This loaf is so good that you’ll want to make two. For the most flavorful and moist bread, your bananas need to be ripe. It is even better if they are overripe, brown, and speckled. If you love chocolate, see our [chocolate chip banana bread](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/39849/chocolate-chip-banana-bread/) that uses this recipe as a base, then adds chocolate to make it extra delicious. Makes 1 loaf, 10 slices ## Watch Us Make the Recipe ## You Will Need 1 ½ cups (195g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 medium bananas or 1 ½ cups mashed, very ripe bananas are best 8 tablespoons (115g) butter, melted and cooled 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar 2 large eggs at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup (60g) walnuts, toasted and chopped, optional ## Directions ## Adam and Joanne's Tips - Storing: Homemade banana bread lasts in an airtight container, on the counter for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 1 week. To freeze banana bread, double wrap it with one layer of plastic wrap and one layer of aluminum foil, then freeze it for up to 6 months. - Measuring your flour: Either weigh it or use the “spoon and level” method: Fluff the flour, spoon it into the measuring cup, and level off the top with a flat edge. You can see me do this in our video\! - Room temperature eggs: To quickly bring eggs to room temperature, add the cold eggs to a bowl with lukewarm water for a few minutes. Drain and repeat. - Best pan: I use an aluminized steel 1-pound loaf pan, which is 8 ½” x 4 ½” (from USA Pans). For glass loaf pans, consider decreasing the oven temperature by 25°F and baking a little longer. Stoneware pans may also need temperature/time adjustments, but it is hard to say without testing the specific pan. If using a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan, the banana bread will not be as tall, and the baking time will be less by 5 to 10 minutes. - Promote even baking: Before placing into the oven, set the loaf pan on an insulated baking sheet or two regular baking sheets stacked on each other to promote even baking. (A tip we picked up from Dori Greenspan). - The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. Nutrition Per Serving Serving Size 1 slice / Calories 254 / Total Fat 10\.5g / Saturated Fat 6\.1g / Cholesterol 61\.6mg / Sodium 276\.2mg / Carbohydrate 37\.4g / Dietary Fiber 1\.5g / Total Sugars 19g / Protein 3\.7g AUTHOR: Joanne Gallagher [![Adam and Joanne of Inspired Taste](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Adam-and-Joanne-2-1200.jpg)](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/aboutus/) We are Adam and Joanne Gallagher, the creators of Inspired Taste. Established in 2009, Inspired Taste grew from a childhood dream into one of the internet’s most trusted recipe sites with hundreds of reliable recipes, step-by-step videos, and expert tips.[More About Us](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/aboutus/) ## You May Also Like... 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My students will enjoy them\! [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-769645) - Dom December 30, 2025 really good recipe. this was my first and hopfully not last time baking banana bread. it smelled amazing once out of my oven. a chunk of banana made a lil hole which leaked some banana bread and banana thingy. it tasted soooooo good. smells heavenly. 5 stars. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-758812) - Bob December 30, 2025 Bob likey banana cakey\! [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-758801) - Adam Gallagher January 2, 2026 lol. So happy you enjoyed it! 🙂 [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-759308) - Alessandro December 2, 2025 This is my favourite Banana Bread recipe. Thank you so much! It’s delish. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-750371) - Karla November 16, 2025 This is the best banana bread recipe I’ve ever made! I made them into muffins and then iced them with a cream cheese frosting. They turned out perfectly [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-747462) - Tiara Wright November 15, 2025 As always this is my fourth time making this recipe and my only recipe for banana bread because it is so good!! I always take photos but im unsure hwo to post with the photo. Also how can i make a larger amount? I always want to use a bigger pan not necessarily a loaf one but one where there more slices for few more people than 3 lol This recipe is so delicious and amazing thank you for sharing(: [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-747264) - Tlw3895@yahoo.com November 15, 2025 As always this is my fourth time makign this recipe and my only recipe for banana bread because it is so good!! I always take photos but im unsure hwo to post with the photo. Also how can i make a larger amount? I always want to use a bigger pan not necessarily a loaf one but one where there more slices for few more people than 3 lol [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-747263) - Joanne Gallagher November 19, 2025 Thank you so much, it means a lot that you’ve made it so many times. Unfortunately, we do not offer the option for uploading photos. I love hearing that it’s your go-to banana bread, though! For making a larger amount, the recipe doubles really well. You can bake it in a 9×13-inch pan instead of a loaf pan. It will bake faster, so start checking around 30–35 minutes and pull it when a toothpick comes out clean. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-748013) - Ilse Dorrah November 8, 2025 This was absolutely delicious, moist and very flavorful! Thank you for this recipe. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-746207) - Kathy October 25, 2025 Soooo yummy, the house smelled amazing while it was cooking\! [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-743444) - Yvonne September 20, 2025 Thank you for your wonderful detailed recipes – am about to make this with some very ripe bananas! Keep up the great work 🙂 [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-737574) - Ellen September 24, 2025 AWESOME! Super easy, taste full of flavor. I will make this every week. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-738277) - Joanne Gallagher September 24, 2025 Amazing! So happy you enjoyed it\! [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-738291) - Lauri Arnett August 7, 2025 Mine is in the oven right now. Took a picture of the batter and sent it to my daughter and said “yes my dear, this is made from scratch” as she has no faith in her mom haha. Hope it turns out delicious. I was about one banana short of being able to make 2 loaves ugh\! [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-732218) - Joanne Gallagher September 24, 2025 Hi Lauri, We are so happy you gave our recipe a try and I hope it turned out well for you\! [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-738292) - Nancy Skyler August 3, 2025 I made this bread today and was disappointed that it was not cooked all the way through. I used a 9×5 “Daddio’s Aluminum pan” and baked it for 55 min. It also read 205-210 on an Instant Resd thermometer. It looked beautiful coming out of the oven. Golden. Well risen. Springy when touched. But once cooled it began to sink. I waited an hour to slice it and it was raw about 1/4 of the way up the pan and across the bottom I did think my batter was not quite as thick as yours when pouring into the pan. I did use 2 baking sheets under it as recommended. What happened? Any help would be appreciated. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-731719) - Joanne Gallagher September 24, 2025 Hi Nancy, I’m a bit stumped! I’m sure you were so frustrated. Usually when someone tells me their quick bread sank in the middle, I’d say that it was undercooked, but it seems like you used all the right tricks for checking doneness. It’s possible that there is an issue with the thermometer itself or its placement. Maybe try inserting it into more than one place in the loaf to make sure you didn’t hit an air bubble (a small chance, but possible). You also mention that the batter was not as thick as ours, which can indicate you had too much liquid (also a factor in middles sinking). Is it possible that you added more banana than we suggest? Again, I am sorry this one didn’t work as well for you as it does for us. If you try again, we’d love to hear how it turns out. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-738295) - Eric Seagroves July 17, 2025 Hello ggojbg to try your banana bread recipe out today. Got some really ripe just about black bananas that my wife said to throw out but instead I’m going to make bread with them. They aren’t bad it’s just the agar from them coming to the skin surface. I will do and update after it’s all said and done. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-729401) - Ellen September 24, 2025 Awesome bread will make every week year around [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-738279) - Joanne Gallagher September 24, 2025 So glad you tried our recipe, Ellen! Thanks for coming back and letting us know how it turned out. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-738290) - Sophie Angelopulos July 13, 2025 Oops just saw that it’s for one loaf somehow it came up even tho I googled double batch banana bread. So I assume that I can simply double the ingredients to make two loaves?? Thanks [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-728784) - Joanne Gallagher September 24, 2025 Hi Sophie, Yes, you can just double the recipe for two loaves. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-738293) - Tammy Albrecht June 23, 2025 This is beyond delish! Made it 2 days in a row. So easy and beyond sublime. Hubby loved every bite, hence having to make it twice 🙂 [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-726099) - Greg Galvan May 18, 2025 This is my main recipe. I use bread flour because it gives a better results. You can also do a cheesecake filling in the center as well. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-720143) - Aiden May 14, 2025 Making it now. Hoping it turns out good. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-719380) - Yenis Trejo May 5, 2025 I didn’t like banana bread until I dared and made this recipe. It’s delicious, wonderful. As a personal touch, I add all spice and nutmeg. I’ve been doing it since you made this post, but it’s only now that I’ve dared to write to you. Thank you for all the recipes\! [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-717504) - Vlucfora5@gmail.com May 17, 2025 This is very easy and delicious. Not too sweet, just perfect. I did reduce the time because I was using a ceramic dish but overall the r needed an additional 15 min cook time because it was raw in the center.i followed the suggestion to use 2 insulated cookie sheets. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-719942) - Adam Gallagher May 5, 2025 You are so welcome! Glad you liked your banana bread 🙂 [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-717556) - Edith April 6, 2025 I \_love\_ this banana bread and particularly appreciate how versitile it is. For instance – this time I didn’t have enough bananas so I added applesauce to make 1.5C total. Given the price of eggs I only used 2 and I tossed in a handful of chocolate chips. It still came out absolutely lucious and everyone says it’s the best banana bread ever. One note – I set my oven timer to 50 minutes and I’m glad I did as the bread was finished and if I’d left it in for 5 more minutes would have been burnt. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-711519) - M September 23, 2025 Just put in the oven and excited to try! I can smell it already\! [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-738036) - Jessica April 5, 2025 This recipe has been a staple in my home for over 11 years. We make it multiple times a year also. It’s perfect and the best taste. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-711301) - October March 22, 2025 Hi, I’m 12 years old and this recipe was super easy. It was nice and moist. I used half all-purpose flour and half almond flour, which worked great! At first, I thought it was too crumbly but my mom loved it! I used a 9 x 18 pan instead, which baked faster, like 25-30 minutes. Thanks\! [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-708468) - Oz March 20, 2025 I be made this twice now and this is the easiest most decadent banana bread I’ve made, 1 thing, since some like them male and some prefer female bread (with or without nuts) sorry had to add that, I simply add the toasted nuts to the top and sprinkle raw sugar/turbin type over the nuts for an extra crispy sweet topping that can be easily sliced off for those who prefer without nuts it gives an incredible top to each slice of an already perfect banana bread! Thanks for sharing. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-707980) - Debra Willoughby March 19, 2025 I make 2 loaves at a time, but I use applesauce instead of the butter. Lowers the fat content and no one notices, it doesn’t last 3 days here. I can’t eat it (diabetic) but my grandsons love it. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-707897) - Debra Willoughby March 19, 2025 I make 2 loaves at a time, but I use applesauce instead of the butter. Lowers the fat content and no one notices, it doesn’t last 3 days here. I can’teat it (diabetic) but my grandsons live it. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-707896) - Cindy Martin March 17, 2025 Woops I forgot the vanilla extract but I made the rest of the loaf as is.Got my kitchen smelling wonderful can’t wait to try it!!\! [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-707389) - Marushka Laganparsad March 17, 2025 Thank you so much for this recipe! People at work and home have been ranting about this bread! I’m no good at baking, but I shocked myself with this bake. It was so much fun and it smelled amazing. I tweaked the recipe a bit and added a mix of cake flour and self-rising. I added a bit more baking powder. I used a combination of butter and olive oil. Finally, I exchanged the walnuts for chocolate chips so it was a really tasty choc chip banana bread. Thank you so much!!\! [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-707352) - Melody March 8, 2025 Well, I followed the recipe to the T, I prefer do it that way then I know if I want to follow all the recipes and you well of course I subscribed it was delicious. I belong to a group of people that we play cards on Friday and Saturday nights, at two particular homes we switch back and forth cuz they have the most room to fit us all in and we always bring something baked. They always look forward to see what I’ll bring and this was a hit. This will definitely be in my rotation of goodies to bring. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-705508) - Jolean March 1, 2025 Can I bake this as muffins? [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-703980) - Joanne Gallagher March 3, 2025 Hi Jolean, Yes, you should be able to. Baking time will be much less. I’d use this [banana muffins recipe](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/12071/banana-chip-muffins-recipe/) as a guide for baking temp/timing. [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-704502) - Emily February 23, 2025 FINALLY a recipe that actually tastes like the café banana bread we all know and love. I’ve gone through so many recipes and none of them were like this one. This is now on repeat in our household. Thank you\! [Reply](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25418/classic-banana-bread-recipe/#comment-702834) - Anton February 16, 2025 Is this Baking Soda/Bicarbonate of Soda only or is it Baking Powder which is Bicarb and Tartaric acid. In my country there is no such thing as Baking Soda sold. 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Readable Markdown	I’ve been making this banana bread recipe for years and have no plans to stop. You’ll love the rich, buttery banana flavor and the incredibly moist crumb. ![Easy banana bread](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-2-1200.jpg) Our recipe makes one banana loaf, but speaking from a place of experience here, it’s wise to scale it to make two. This banana bread does not last long, I’m always amazed at how quickly it disappears\! I’m not the only one who thinks this banana bread is incredible. Our readers consistently call this their “forever banana bread,” with many saying it’s the most “amazing” and “fabulous” recipe they’ve tried. If you’re looking for more ways to use up ripe bananas, I highly recommend our [banana muffins](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/12071/banana-chip-muffins-recipe/), or for a chocolatey twist on this recipe, try our [chocolate chip banana bread](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/39849/chocolate-chip-banana-bread/). ## Key Ingredients - Bananas: Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots. I’m talking brown and speckled. They’re sweeter and create a moist, flavorful loaf. This recipe calls for 2 large or 3 medium bananas. If you have underripe bananas, you can speed up the process by placing them in a brown paper bag in a warm spot in your kitchen for a day or two. - Flour: All-purpose flour works perfectly. You can also use whole wheat or white whole wheat flour, but your loaf will be slightly denser. For a gluten-free option, many readers have had success with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. - Baking Soda: This is essential for a good rise and a beautiful golden-brown color. - Butter: Melted butter gives banana bread a rich, buttery flavor that’s hard to beat. While you can use olive oil (like we do for our [healthy banana bread](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/34489/healthy-banana-bread-recipe/)), butter provides the best flavor for this recipe. Use salted or unsalted butter in this recipe. I like my banana bread when made with salted butter, which adds an extra 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the batter. - Brown Sugar: This is the key to a moist and flavorful loaf. You can use either light or dark brown sugar. - Eggs: Eggs give us the necessary structure and stability. You’ll need two for this recipe. To make it egg-free, you can use two [flax eggs](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/50211/how-to-make-flax-eggs/) or [aquafaba](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/50401/aquafaba/). - Salt, Vanilla, and Cinnamon: Don’t forget these! They bring all the flavors together and make the bread taste amazing. Find the full recipe with measurements below. ## How to Make Our Favorite Banana Bread Tip 1: Start with overripe bananas. For the most flavorful and moist banana bread, you need to start with the right bananas. The riper they are, the better! Look for bananas that are brown and speckled or even completely brown. This guarantees they’re sweet, soft, and easy to mash. Tip 2: No fancy equipment needed\! Forget the stand mixer or electric beaters. You don’t need them for this simple recipe! If you can make [banana pancakes](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/17109/spiced-buttermilk-banana-pancakes-recipe/) or [banana muffins](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/12071/banana-chip-muffins-recipe/), you can make this bread. The method is the same: mash the bananas with a fork, whisk the dry ingredients, whisk the wet ingredients, combine them all, and then bake the batter in a loaf pan. ![How to Make Banana Bread: Mashing bananas](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-4-1200.jpg) Tip 3: Pick the right pan. For a tall, beautiful loaf, use an 8 ½” x 4 ½” (1-pound) loaf pan. If you use a larger 9″ x 5″ pan, your banana bread won’t turn out as tall, and will need 5 to 10 minutes less time in the oven. Tip 4: Let it cool completely. I know it’s tempting, but you have to resist slicing into a fresh, warm loaf! Banana bread continues to set in the middle as it cools. If you’ve ever had a gummy middle, this is likely the reason. Transfer the pan to a wire rack, let it cool for 5 minutes, then unmold it and let the loaf cool completely before slicing. This tip also applies to other quick breads like [pumpkin bread](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/93966/pumpkin-bread-recipe/), [zucchini bread](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/27610/easy-zucchini-bread-recipe-with-almonds/) or [apple cinnamon bread](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/47219/apple-bread/). ## More of Our Favorite Banana Recipes - [Chocolate Banana Bread](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/95144/chocolate-banana-bread-recipe/) - [Banana Cake](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/85682/banana-cake-recipe/) - [Perfect Banana Pudding](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/81160/homemade-banana-pudding-recipe/) ![Slices of the best banana bread](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Easy-Banana-Bread-Recipe-1-1200.jpg) Easy Banana Bread Recipe - PREP 15 mins - COOK 1 hr - TOTAL 1 hr 15 mins Say hello to my family’s favorite banana bread recipe. This loaf is so good that you’ll want to make two. For the most flavorful and moist bread, your bananas need to be ripe. It is even better if they are overripe, brown, and speckled. If you love chocolate, see our [chocolate chip banana bread](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/39849/chocolate-chip-banana-bread/) that uses this recipe as a base, then adds chocolate to make it extra delicious. Makes 1 loaf, 10 slices ## Watch Us Make the Recipe ## You Will Need 1 ½ cups (195g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 medium bananas or 1 ½ cups mashed, very ripe bananas are best 8 tablespoons (115g) butter, melted and cooled 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar 2 large eggs at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup (60g) walnuts, toasted and chopped, optional ## Directions ## Adam and Joanne's Tips - Storing: Homemade banana bread lasts in an airtight container, on the counter for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 1 week. To freeze banana bread, double wrap it with one layer of plastic wrap and one layer of aluminum foil, then freeze it for up to 6 months. - Measuring your flour: Either weigh it or use the “spoon and level” method: Fluff the flour, spoon it into the measuring cup, and level off the top with a flat edge. You can see me do this in our video\! - Room temperature eggs: To quickly bring eggs to room temperature, add the cold eggs to a bowl with lukewarm water for a few minutes. Drain and repeat. - Best pan: I use an aluminized steel 1-pound loaf pan, which is 8 ½” x 4 ½” (from USA Pans). For glass loaf pans, consider decreasing the oven temperature by 25°F and baking a little longer. Stoneware pans may also need temperature/time adjustments, but it is hard to say without testing the specific pan. If using a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan, the banana bread will not be as tall, and the baking time will be less by 5 to 10 minutes. - Promote even baking: Before placing into the oven, set the loaf pan on an insulated baking sheet or two regular baking sheets stacked on each other to promote even baking. (A tip we picked up from Dori Greenspan). - The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. Nutrition Per Serving Serving Size 1 slice / Calories 254 / Total Fat 10\.5g / Saturated Fat 6\.1g / Cholesterol 61\.6mg / Sodium 276\.2mg / Carbohydrate 37\.4g / Dietary Fiber 1\.5g / Total Sugars 19g / Protein 3\.7g AUTHOR: Joanne Gallagher [![Adam and Joanne of Inspired Taste](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Adam-and-Joanne-2-1200.jpg)](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/aboutus/) We are Adam and Joanne Gallagher, the creators of Inspired Taste. Established in 2009, Inspired Taste grew from a childhood dream into one of the internet’s most trusted recipe sites with hundreds of reliable recipes, step-by-step videos, and expert tips.[More About Us](https://www.inspiredtaste.net/aboutus/)
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