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1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 24 (from laksa067)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa024.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.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-bread.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-bread.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html","crawl_time":1775476663,"first_indexed_time":1486753885,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,onceuponachef!www,\/recipes\/banana-bread.html s443","src_root_hash":"186408550034783824","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Best Banana Bread Recipe – Moist, Flavorful & Easy","meta_descriptions":["Say hello to your new favorite banana bread recipe! With its tender crumb, rich flavor, and irresistibly crisp crust, it's a keeper!"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"This post may contain affiliate links. Read my\nfull disclosure policy\n.\nSay hello to your new favorite banana bread. This easy recipe bakes up with a tender crumb, rich flavor, and an irresistibly crisp crust. It’s a keeper.\n“Best banana bread I’ve ever made! But it’s dangerous—I steal a slice each time I’m in the kitchen! Next up is Jenn’s pumpkin bread.”\nWhat You’ll Need To Make Banana Bread\nAll-purpose flour, baking soda & baking powder\n: These dry ingredients give the bread structure and lift. For best results with the flour, scoop it into your measuring cup with a spoon and level it off with a knife.\nUnsalted butter, sugar & large eggs\n: This trio brings richness, sweetness, and structure. The butter should be close to room temperature so that it’s soft enough to blend with the sugar. The eggs help bind everything together.\nRipe bananas:\nProvide moisture, natural sweetness, and big banana flavor—the riper, the better. They should be dark yellow with lots of brown spots, or even fully brown. (Pro Tip: To ripen quickly, bake bananas in their peels at 250°F for 15 to 20 minutes until soft and blackened. Extra-ripe bananas freeze well too—just peel and store in a freezer bag until you’re ready to thaw and mash.)\nLemon & vanilla extract\n: Lemon juice brightens things up and helps with lift, and vanilla adds a warm finishing note.\nJump to the printable recipe for precise measurements\nStep-by-Step Instructions\nStep 1: Mix the dry ingredients.\n In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine. It’s important to whisk thoroughly; this distributes the leaveners evenly, so the loaf rises uniformly.\nStep 2: Cream butter and sugar.\n In the bowl of an electric hand mixer (or a stand mixer), beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Creaming incorporates air into the batter, which helps the bread bake up light instead of dense.\nStep 3: Beat in the eggs.\nAdd the eggs one at a time and beat the mixture well after each addition.\nStep 4: Add the bananas and flavorings.\n Mix in the mashed bananas, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.\nStep 5: Mix in the dry ingredients.\nAdd the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Don’t over mix. (Overmixing develops the gluten and can make the bread tough instead of tender.)\nStep 6: Bake.\n Pour the batter from the mixing bowl into the prepared loaf pan, using a rubber spatula to get everything out of the bowl. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a tester or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.\nStep 7: Cool and store.\n Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Banana bread will stay fresh for 2 to 3 days; freeze for longer storage.\nVideo Tutorial\nMore Quick Bread Recipes You May Like\nPrint\n1¾\ncups\nall-purpose flour,\nspooned into measuring cup and leveled-off\n1\nteaspoon\nbaking soda\n1\nteaspoon\nbaking powder\n½\nteaspoon\nsalt\n½\ncup (1 stick)\nunsalted butter, softened\n¾\ncup\nsugar\n2\nlarge eggs\n1\ncup\nmashed very ripe bananas,\nfrom 2 to 3 large bananas\n2\ntablespoons\nfresh lemon juice,\nfrom 1 lemon\n1½\nteaspoons\nvanilla extract\nPreheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour a 9 x 5-inch (23 x 13-cm) metal loaf pan.\nIn a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.\nIn the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the mashed bananas, lemon juice and vanilla extract and mix well. It will look a little curdled at this point; that's okay.\nAdd the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Do not over mix. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.\nFreezer-Friendly Instructions:\nThe bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, wrap it securely in aluminum foil, freezer wrap, or place in a freezer bag. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.\nPer serving (12 servings)\nCalories:\n208\nkcal\nCarbohydrates:\n30\ng\nProtein:\n3\ng\nFat:\n9\ng\nSaturated Fat:\n5\ng\nCholesterol:\n51\nmg\nSodium:\n394\nmg\nFiber:\n1\ng\nSugar:\n14\ng\nThis website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.\n4.86 from 447 votes","attrs_markdown":"22 Quick and Easy Recipes in 30 Minutes (or less) + 5 Chef Secrets To Make You A Better Cook\\!\n\n[![Once Upon a Chef](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ouac2018\/images\/logo.png)](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/)\n\nClose Menu\n\n- [About](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/about)\n- [Pro Tips](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/how-to)\n- [My Recipe Box](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html#slick-search-favorites)\n\n- [Recipes](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes)\n  - [Dinner](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/dinner)\n  - [Dessert](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/desserts)\n  - [Vegetables & Sides](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/vegetables)\n  - [Salads](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/salads)\n  - [Soups](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/soups)\n  - [Appetizers](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/dips_spreads_starters)\n  - [Most Popular](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/most-popular)\n  - [Breakfast & Brunch](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/breakfast_brunch)\n  - [Bread Recipes](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/breads)\n  - [Snacks](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/snacks)\n  - [Drinks](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/drinks)\n  - [Vegetarian](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/vegetarian)\n  - [Quick & Easy](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/quick-easy)\n  - [Holidays](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/holidays)\n  - [Sauces, Dressings & Spreads](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/sauces)\n  - [Make-Ahead](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/make-ahead)\n  - [Freezer-Friendly](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/freezer-friendly)\n  - [Gluten-Free Adaptable](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/gluten-free)\n  - [Most Recent](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes#latest-recipes)\n  Toggle submenu\n- [Cookbooks](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/cookbooks)\n- Search\n\nMenu\n\nSearch\n\nClose Search\n\nFind a Recipe\n\n[Home](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/)  [Recipes](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes)  [Breakfast & Brunch](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/breakfast_brunch)  [Breads, Cakes & Buns](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/breakfast_brunch\/quick-breads)\n\n# Banana Bread\n- By [Jennifer Segal](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/about-jenn-segal)\n- Updated July 9, 2025\n- [4\\.86 (447 reviews)](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html#tab-jump-reviews)\n- [799 Comments](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html#tab-jump-reviews)\n- [Leave a Review](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html#tab-jump-addreview)\n\n[Jump to Recipe](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html#recipe)\n\n[Save Recipe](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html)\n\n![Best Banana Bread](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2018\/03\/banana-bread-760x1140.jpg)\n\nThis post may contain affiliate links. Read my [full disclosure policy](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/privacy-policy).\n\n*Say hello to your new favorite banana bread. This easy recipe bakes up with a tender crumb, rich flavor, and an irresistibly crisp crust. It’s a keeper.*\n\n![Partially-sliced loaf of banana bread.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2011\/04\/Best-Banana-Bread-760x868.jpg)\n\n![Tested & Perfected Recipes](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ouac2018\/images\/tested-stamp.svg)\n\nOn the hunt for the perfect banana bread recipe? Look no further—this is the one. Moist, fragrant, and just the right amount of sweet, it’s phenomenal fresh out of the oven and just as good toasted for breakfast the next day. My family loves it plain, but you can easily add nuts (I’m partial to walnuts) or chocolate chips if that’s your thing.\n\nIf you’re in the mood to mix it up, I’ve got plenty of options: [marbled banana bread](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/marbled-chocolate-banana-bread.html), [chocolate banana bread](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/chocolate-banana-bread.html), [banana coconut bread](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread-with-coconut-and-pecans.html), [chai-spiced banana bread](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/chai-spiced-banana-bread.html)—and don’t forget [banana nut muffins](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-honey-walnut-muffins.html) and [banana chocolate chip muffins](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-chocolate-chip-muffins.html). After all, you can never have too many banana bread recipes\\!\n\n> “Best banana bread I’ve ever made! But it’s dangerous—I steal a slice each time I’m in the kitchen! Next up is Jenn’s pumpkin bread.”\n> \n> Mara\n\n## What You’ll Need To Make Banana Bread\n![ingredients for making banana bread.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2009\/08\/Banana-Bread-1-850x547.jpg)\n\n- **All-purpose flour, baking soda & baking powder**: These dry ingredients give the bread structure and lift. For best results with the flour, scoop it into your measuring cup with a spoon and level it off with a knife.\n- **Unsalted butter, sugar & large eggs**: This trio brings richness, sweetness, and structure. The butter should be close to room temperature so that it’s soft enough to blend with the sugar. The eggs help bind everything together.\n- **Ripe bananas:** Provide moisture, natural sweetness, and big banana flavor—the riper, the better. They should be dark yellow with lots of brown spots, or even fully brown. (Pro Tip: To ripen quickly, bake bananas in their peels at 250°F for 15 to 20 minutes until soft and blackened. Extra-ripe bananas freeze well too—just peel and store in a freezer bag until you’re ready to thaw and mash.)\n- **Lemon & vanilla extract**: Lemon juice brightens things up and helps with lift, and vanilla adds a warm finishing note.\n- [Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html#tab-jump-recipe)\n## Step-by-Step Instructions\n**Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients.** In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine. It’s important to whisk thoroughly; this distributes the leaveners evenly, so the loaf rises uniformly.\n\n![whisking dry ingredients in bowl.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2009\/08\/Banana-Bread-3-850x627.jpg)\n\n**Step 2: Cream butter and sugar.** In the bowl of an electric hand mixer (or a stand mixer), beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Creaming incorporates air into the batter, which helps the bread bake up light instead of dense.\n\n![Bowl of creamed butter and sugar.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2012\/05\/Chai-Spiced-Banana-Bread-4-850x595.jpg)\n\n**Step 3: Beat in the eggs.** Add the eggs one at a time and beat the mixture well after each addition.\n\n![eggs fully incorporated.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2009\/08\/Banana-Bread-6-850x608.jpg)\n\n**Step 4: Add the bananas and flavorings.** Mix in the mashed bananas, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.\n\n![adding the mashed bananas, lemon and vanilla.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2009\/08\/Banana-Bread-7-850x608.jpg)\n\n**Step 5: Mix in the dry ingredients.** Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Don’t over mix. (Overmixing develops the gluten and can make the bread tough instead of tender.)\n\n![finished banana bread batter.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2009\/08\/Banana-Bread-10-850x608.jpg)\n\n**Step 6: Bake.** Pour the batter from the mixing bowl into the prepared loaf pan, using a rubber spatula to get everything out of the bowl. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a tester or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.\n\n![banana bread batter in loaf pan ready to bake.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2009\/08\/Banana-Bread-11-850x563.jpg)\n\n**Step 7: Cool and store.** Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Banana bread will stay fresh for 2 to 3 days; freeze for longer storage.\n\n![banana bread cooling on rack.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2009\/08\/Banana-Bread-13-850x536.jpg)\n## Video Tutorial\n## More Quick Bread Recipes You May Like\n- ![Slices of Pumpkin Bread on a plate.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2009\/09\/Pumpkin-Bread-100-227x307.jpg)\n  \n  [Pumpkin Bread](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/spiced-pumpkin-bread.html)\n- ![sliced zucchini bread on platter](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2024\/07\/Zucchini-Bread-20-227x307.jpg)\n  \n  [Zucchini Bread](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/zucchini-bread.html)\n- ![Cranberry Orange Bread on cutting board.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2011\/11\/Cranberry-Nut-Bread-227x307.jpg)\n  \n  [Cranberry Orange Bread](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/cranberry-nut-bread.html)\n- ![sliced apple bread](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2020\/10\/apple-bread-227x307.jpg)\n  \n  [Apple Bread with Cinnamon Swirl](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/cinnamon-swirl-apple-bread.html)\n\n[Print](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/wprm_print\/banana-bread)\n\n## Banana Bread\n![Partially-sliced loaf of banana bread.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2011\/04\/Best-Banana-Bread-400x400.jpg)\n\n[4\\.86 (447 reviews)](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html#tab-jump-reviews)\n\nBy [Jennifer Segal](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/about-jenn-segal)\n\nWith big banana flavor, this bread is perfect for snacking, gifting, or enjoying with a cup of coffee.\n\nServings: 1 (9 x 5-inch) loaf\n\nPrep Time: 20 minutes minutes\n\nCook Time: 45 minutes minutes\n\nTotal Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes\n\n### Ingredients US Customary Metric\n- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off\n- 1 teaspoon baking soda\n- 1 teaspoon baking powder\n- ½ teaspoon salt\n- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened\n- ¾ cup sugar\n- 2 large eggs\n- 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas, from 2 to 3 large bananas\n- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 lemon\n- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract\n\n### Instructions\n- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour a 9 x 5-inch (23 x 13-cm) metal loaf pan.\n- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.\n- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the mashed bananas, lemon juice and vanilla extract and mix well. It will look a little curdled at this point; that's okay.\n- Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Do not over mix. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.\n\n### Notes\n**Freezer-Friendly Instructions:** The bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, wrap it securely in aluminum foil, freezer wrap, or place in a freezer bag. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.\n\n### Nutrition Information\nPer serving (12 servings)Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 394mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14g\n\n[Nutritional Data Disclaimer](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html)\n\nThis website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.\n\n### See more recipes:\n- [Bread Recipes](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/breads)\n- [Breads, Cakes & Buns](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/breakfast_brunch\/quick-breads)\n- [Breakfast & Brunch](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/breakfast_brunch)\n- [Freezer-Friendly](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/freezer-friendly)\n- [Make-Ahead](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/make-ahead)\n- [Snacks](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/snacks)\n- [American](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/cuisine\/american)\n\n4\\.86 from 447 votes\n\n## Add a Comment [Cancel reply](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html#respond)\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. [Learn how your comment data is processed.](https:\/\/akismet.com\/privacy\/)\n\n## 799 Comments\n- ![5 stars](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ouac2018\/images\/stars-5.svg)  \n   Thank you for this awesome recipe. The moment I was done baking, the quicker it was gobbled up.  \n   Rich, moist and crusty on top.\n  \n  - — Cecille Trinidad on March 31, 2026\n  - [Reply](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html#comment-1085124)\n- WOWZA!! and no oil…Exceptional, truly\n  \n  - — Tami Bacskay on March 28, 2026\n  - [Reply](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html#comment-1084936)\n- ![3 stars](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ouac2018\/images\/stars-3.svg)  \n   Hi,  \n   I followed your directions. When I took it out of the oven after 42 minutes and tried after 10 minutes to turn it upside down the cake burst and the banana filling came out\\!  \n   It is delicious however, but I can’t serve it. Where did I go wrong?\n  \n  - — Yiota on March 13, 2026\n  - [Reply](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html#comment-1084119)\n  - Oh my gosh – sounds like a mess! Glad it tasted good though. 😆  \n     It sounds like it was very underbaked. Are you sure your loaf pan was 9 x 5 inches?\n    \n    - — [Jennifer Segal](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/about-jenn-segal) on March 14, 2026\n    - [Reply](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html#comment-1084129)\n- ![5 stars](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ouac2018\/images\/stars-5.svg)  \n   Just fabulous. 10\/10. Thank you.\n  \n  - — Trina on March 3, 2026\n  - [Reply](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html#comment-1083774)\n- Absolutely love this recipe and the bread, and so does everyone else who has tried it when I’ve made some!\\!  \n   I was wondering if you had a vegan version of the recipe, or if you could possibly please tell me how I can make it vegan-friendly.\n  \n  You see one of my really good friends got engaged yesterday, and I was like omg can I make you two something and the first thing she said was banana bread. The thing is she’s severely allergic to egg and dairy, and can’t have anything that has a trace of them, or she’ll go into shock and have to use her EpiPen or go to the hospital.\n  \n  I know she really likes the allergy-friendly brand Enjoy Life. Are there any other brands you would recommend using? Or techniques I should do?  \n   Any and all information\/tips are much appreciated! Thank You!\\!\n  \n  - — Cassandra Diaz on February 14, 2026\n  - [Reply](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html#comment-1083238)\n  - Hi Cassandra, congrats to your friend! Some readers have written in with tweaks they’ve used to make the banana bread vegan including replacing the butter with vegan margarine or coconut oil and the eggs with flax eggs or a store-bought egg substitute. Hope that helps\\!\n    \n    - — [Jennifer Segal](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/about-jenn-segal) on February 16, 2026\n    - [Reply](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html#comment-1083318)\n- ![4 stars](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ouac2018\/images\/stars-4.svg)  \n   I’m a long term fan of your recipes and have made many with great success however, this did not come out well for me. I’m 85 and obviously have been baking for many years, but for some reason this came out flat. I’ve never had a banana bread turn out like this before. Can you tell me what happened and what I might have done wrong?\n  \n  - — Shelagh on January 29, 2026\n  - [Reply](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html#comment-1082606)\n  - Hi Shelagh, I’m sorry you had a problem with this! Is your baking powder or baking soda very old or expired? If not, did you make any adjustments to the recipe?\n    \n    - — [Jennifer Segal](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/about-jenn-segal) on January 30, 2026\n    - [Reply](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html#comment-1082622)\n- ![5 stars](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ouac2018\/images\/stars-5.svg)  \n   Amazing recipe!!! Thank you for sharing.\n  \n  - — J on January 27, 2026\n  - [Reply](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html#comment-1082529)\n- ![5 stars](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ouac2018\/images\/stars-5.svg)  \n   We all loved it!! 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Read my [full disclosure policy](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/privacy-policy).\n\n*Say hello to your new favorite banana bread. This easy recipe bakes up with a tender crumb, rich flavor, and an irresistibly crisp crust. It’s a keeper.*\n\n![Partially-sliced loaf of banana bread.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2011\/04\/Best-Banana-Bread-760x868.jpg)\n\n![Tested & Perfected Recipes](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ouac2018\/images\/tested-stamp.svg)\n\n> “Best banana bread I’ve ever made! But it’s dangerous—I steal a slice each time I’m in the kitchen! Next up is Jenn’s pumpkin bread.”\n\n## What You’ll Need To Make Banana Bread\n![ingredients for making banana bread.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2009\/08\/Banana-Bread-1-850x547.jpg)\n\n- **All-purpose flour, baking soda & baking powder**: These dry ingredients give the bread structure and lift. For best results with the flour, scoop it into your measuring cup with a spoon and level it off with a knife.\n- **Unsalted butter, sugar & large eggs**: This trio brings richness, sweetness, and structure. The butter should be close to room temperature so that it’s soft enough to blend with the sugar. The eggs help bind everything together.\n- **Ripe bananas:** Provide moisture, natural sweetness, and big banana flavor—the riper, the better. They should be dark yellow with lots of brown spots, or even fully brown. (Pro Tip: To ripen quickly, bake bananas in their peels at 250°F for 15 to 20 minutes until soft and blackened. Extra-ripe bananas freeze well too—just peel and store in a freezer bag until you’re ready to thaw and mash.)\n- **Lemon & vanilla extract**: Lemon juice brightens things up and helps with lift, and vanilla adds a warm finishing note.\n- [Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/banana-bread.html#tab-jump-recipe)\n## Step-by-Step Instructions\n**Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients.** In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine. It’s important to whisk thoroughly; this distributes the leaveners evenly, so the loaf rises uniformly.\n\n![whisking dry ingredients in bowl.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2009\/08\/Banana-Bread-3-850x627.jpg)\n\n**Step 2: Cream butter and sugar.** In the bowl of an electric hand mixer (or a stand mixer), beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Creaming incorporates air into the batter, which helps the bread bake up light instead of dense.\n\n![Bowl of creamed butter and sugar.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2012\/05\/Chai-Spiced-Banana-Bread-4-850x595.jpg)\n\n**Step 3: Beat in the eggs.** Add the eggs one at a time and beat the mixture well after each addition.\n\n![eggs fully incorporated.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2009\/08\/Banana-Bread-6-850x608.jpg)\n\n**Step 4: Add the bananas and flavorings.** Mix in the mashed bananas, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.\n\n![adding the mashed bananas, lemon and vanilla.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2009\/08\/Banana-Bread-7-850x608.jpg)\n\n**Step 5: Mix in the dry ingredients.** Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Don’t over mix. (Overmixing develops the gluten and can make the bread tough instead of tender.)\n\n![finished banana bread batter.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2009\/08\/Banana-Bread-10-850x608.jpg)\n\n**Step 6: Bake.** Pour the batter from the mixing bowl into the prepared loaf pan, using a rubber spatula to get everything out of the bowl. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a tester or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.\n\n![banana bread batter in loaf pan ready to bake.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2009\/08\/Banana-Bread-11-850x563.jpg)\n\n**Step 7: Cool and store.** Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Banana bread will stay fresh for 2 to 3 days; freeze for longer storage.\n\n![banana bread cooling on rack.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2009\/08\/Banana-Bread-13-850x536.jpg)\n## Video Tutorial\n## More Quick Bread Recipes You May Like\n- ![Slices of Pumpkin Bread on a plate.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2009\/09\/Pumpkin-Bread-100-227x307.jpg)\n- ![sliced zucchini bread on platter](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2024\/07\/Zucchini-Bread-20-227x307.jpg)\n- ![Cranberry Orange Bread on cutting board.](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2011\/11\/Cranberry-Nut-Bread-227x307.jpg)\n- ![sliced apple bread](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/images\/2020\/10\/apple-bread-227x307.jpg)\n\n[Print](https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/wprm_print\/banana-bread)\n\n- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off\n- 1 teaspoon baking soda\n- 1 teaspoon baking powder\n- ½ teaspoon salt\n- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened\n- ¾ cup sugar\n- 2 large eggs\n- 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas, from 2 to 3 large bananas\n- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 lemon\n- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract\n\n- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour a 9 x 5-inch (23 x 13-cm) metal loaf pan.\n- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.\n- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the mashed bananas, lemon juice and vanilla extract and mix well. It will look a little curdled at this point; that's okay.\n- Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Do not over mix. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.\n\n**Freezer-Friendly Instructions:** The bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, wrap it securely in aluminum foil, freezer wrap, or place in a freezer bag. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.\n\nPer serving (12 servings)Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 394mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14g\n\nThis website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. 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Boilerpipe Text	This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy . Say hello to your new favorite banana bread. This easy recipe bakes up with a tender crumb, rich flavor, and an irresistibly crisp crust. It’s a keeper. “Best banana bread I’ve ever made! But it’s dangerous—I steal a slice each time I’m in the kitchen! Next up is Jenn’s pumpkin bread.” What You’ll Need To Make Banana Bread All-purpose flour, baking soda & baking powder : These dry ingredients give the bread structure and lift. For best results with the flour, scoop it into your measuring cup with a spoon and level it off with a knife. Unsalted butter, sugar & large eggs : This trio brings richness, sweetness, and structure. The butter should be close to room temperature so that it’s soft enough to blend with the sugar. The eggs help bind everything together. Ripe bananas: Provide moisture, natural sweetness, and big banana flavor—the riper, the better. They should be dark yellow with lots of brown spots, or even fully brown. (Pro Tip: To ripen quickly, bake bananas in their peels at 250°F for 15 to 20 minutes until soft and blackened. Extra-ripe bananas freeze well too—just peel and store in a freezer bag until you’re ready to thaw and mash.) Lemon & vanilla extract : Lemon juice brightens things up and helps with lift, and vanilla adds a warm finishing note. Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements Step-by-Step Instructions Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine. It’s important to whisk thoroughly; this distributes the leaveners evenly, so the loaf rises uniformly. Step 2: Cream butter and sugar. In the bowl of an electric hand mixer (or a stand mixer), beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Creaming incorporates air into the batter, which helps the bread bake up light instead of dense. Step 3: Beat in the eggs. Add the eggs one at a time and beat the mixture well after each addition. Step 4: Add the bananas and flavorings. Mix in the mashed bananas, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Step 5: Mix in the dry ingredients. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Don’t over mix. (Overmixing develops the gluten and can make the bread tough instead of tender.) Step 6: Bake. Pour the batter from the mixing bowl into the prepared loaf pan, using a rubber spatula to get everything out of the bowl. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a tester or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Step 7: Cool and store. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Banana bread will stay fresh for 2 to 3 days; freeze for longer storage. Video Tutorial More Quick Bread Recipes You May Like Print 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas, from 2 to 3 large bananas 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 lemon 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour a 9 x 5-inch (23 x 13-cm) metal loaf pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the mashed bananas, lemon juice and vanilla extract and mix well. It will look a little curdled at this point; that's okay. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Do not over mix. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, wrap it securely in aluminum foil, freezer wrap, or place in a freezer bag. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving. Per serving (12 servings) Calories: 208 kcal Carbohydrates: 30 g Protein: 3 g Fat: 9 g Saturated Fat: 5 g Cholesterol: 51 mg Sodium: 394 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 14 g This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator. 4.86 from 447 votes
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Read my [full disclosure policy](https://www.onceuponachef.com/privacy-policy). Say hello to your new favorite banana bread. This easy recipe bakes up with a tender crumb, rich flavor, and an irresistibly crisp crust. It’s a keeper. ![Partially-sliced loaf of banana bread.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2011/04/Best-Banana-Bread-760x868.jpg) ![Tested & Perfected Recipes](https://www.onceuponachef.com/wp-content/themes/ouac2018/images/tested-stamp.svg) On the hunt for the perfect banana bread recipe? Look no further—this is the one. Moist, fragrant, and just the right amount of sweet, it’s phenomenal fresh out of the oven and just as good toasted for breakfast the next day. My family loves it plain, but you can easily add nuts (I’m partial to walnuts) or chocolate chips if that’s your thing. If you’re in the mood to mix it up, I’ve got plenty of options: [marbled banana bread](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/marbled-chocolate-banana-bread.html), [chocolate banana bread](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/chocolate-banana-bread.html), [banana coconut bread](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-bread-with-coconut-and-pecans.html), [chai-spiced banana bread](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/chai-spiced-banana-bread.html)—and don’t forget [banana nut muffins](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-honey-walnut-muffins.html) and [banana chocolate chip muffins](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-chocolate-chip-muffins.html). After all, you can never have too many banana bread recipes\! > “Best banana bread I’ve ever made! But it’s dangerous—I steal a slice each time I’m in the kitchen! Next up is Jenn’s pumpkin bread.” > > Mara ## What You’ll Need To Make Banana Bread ![ingredients for making banana bread.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2009/08/Banana-Bread-1-850x547.jpg) - All-purpose flour, baking soda & baking powder: These dry ingredients give the bread structure and lift. For best results with the flour, scoop it into your measuring cup with a spoon and level it off with a knife. - Unsalted butter, sugar & large eggs: This trio brings richness, sweetness, and structure. The butter should be close to room temperature so that it’s soft enough to blend with the sugar. The eggs help bind everything together. - Ripe bananas: Provide moisture, natural sweetness, and big banana flavor—the riper, the better. They should be dark yellow with lots of brown spots, or even fully brown. (Pro Tip: To ripen quickly, bake bananas in their peels at 250°F for 15 to 20 minutes until soft and blackened. Extra-ripe bananas freeze well too—just peel and store in a freezer bag until you’re ready to thaw and mash.) - Lemon & vanilla extract: Lemon juice brightens things up and helps with lift, and vanilla adds a warm finishing note. - [Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-bread.html#tab-jump-recipe) ## Step-by-Step Instructions Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine. It’s important to whisk thoroughly; this distributes the leaveners evenly, so the loaf rises uniformly. ![whisking dry ingredients in bowl.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2009/08/Banana-Bread-3-850x627.jpg) Step 2: Cream butter and sugar. In the bowl of an electric hand mixer (or a stand mixer), beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Creaming incorporates air into the batter, which helps the bread bake up light instead of dense. ![Bowl of creamed butter and sugar.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2012/05/Chai-Spiced-Banana-Bread-4-850x595.jpg) Step 3: Beat in the eggs. Add the eggs one at a time and beat the mixture well after each addition. ![eggs fully incorporated.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2009/08/Banana-Bread-6-850x608.jpg) Step 4: Add the bananas and flavorings. Mix in the mashed bananas, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. ![adding the mashed bananas, lemon and vanilla.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2009/08/Banana-Bread-7-850x608.jpg) Step 5: Mix in the dry ingredients. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Don’t over mix. (Overmixing develops the gluten and can make the bread tough instead of tender.) ![finished banana bread batter.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2009/08/Banana-Bread-10-850x608.jpg) Step 6: Bake. Pour the batter from the mixing bowl into the prepared loaf pan, using a rubber spatula to get everything out of the bowl. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a tester or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. ![banana bread batter in loaf pan ready to bake.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2009/08/Banana-Bread-11-850x563.jpg) Step 7: Cool and store. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Banana bread will stay fresh for 2 to 3 days; freeze for longer storage. ![banana bread cooling on rack.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2009/08/Banana-Bread-13-850x536.jpg) ## Video Tutorial ## More Quick Bread Recipes You May Like - ![Slices of Pumpkin Bread on a plate.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2009/09/Pumpkin-Bread-100-227x307.jpg) [Pumpkin Bread](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/spiced-pumpkin-bread.html) - ![sliced zucchini bread on platter](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2024/07/Zucchini-Bread-20-227x307.jpg) [Zucchini Bread](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/zucchini-bread.html) - ![Cranberry Orange Bread on cutting board.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2011/11/Cranberry-Nut-Bread-227x307.jpg) [Cranberry Orange Bread](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/cranberry-nut-bread.html) - ![sliced apple bread](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2020/10/apple-bread-227x307.jpg) [Apple Bread with Cinnamon Swirl](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/cinnamon-swirl-apple-bread.html) [Print](https://www.onceuponachef.com/wprm_print/banana-bread) ## Banana Bread ![Partially-sliced loaf of banana bread.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2011/04/Best-Banana-Bread-400x400.jpg) [4\.86 (447 reviews)](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-bread.html#tab-jump-reviews) By [Jennifer Segal](https://www.onceuponachef.com/about-jenn-segal) With big banana flavor, this bread is perfect for snacking, gifting, or enjoying with a cup of coffee. Servings: 1 (9 x 5-inch) loaf Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes ### Ingredients US Customary Metric - 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 1 teaspoon baking powder - ½ teaspoon salt - ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened - ¾ cup sugar - 2 large eggs - 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas, from 2 to 3 large bananas - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 lemon - 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract ### Instructions - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour a 9 x 5-inch (23 x 13-cm) metal loaf pan. - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. - In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the mashed bananas, lemon juice and vanilla extract and mix well. It will look a little curdled at this point; that's okay. - Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Do not over mix. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. ### Notes Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, wrap it securely in aluminum foil, freezer wrap, or place in a freezer bag. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving. ### Nutrition Information Per serving (12 servings)Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 394mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14g [Nutritional Data Disclaimer](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-bread.html) This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator. ### See more recipes: - [Bread Recipes](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/breads) - [Breads, Cakes & Buns](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/breakfast_brunch/quick-breads) - [Breakfast & Brunch](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/breakfast_brunch) - [Freezer-Friendly](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/freezer-friendly) - [Make-Ahead](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/make-ahead) - [Snacks](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/snacks) - [American](https://www.onceuponachef.com/cuisine/american) 4\.86 from 447 votes ## Add a Comment [Cancel reply](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-bread.html#respond) This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. [Learn how your comment data is processed.](https://akismet.com/privacy/) ## 799 Comments - ![5 stars](https://www.onceuponachef.com/wp-content/themes/ouac2018/images/stars-5.svg) Thank you for this awesome recipe. The moment I was done baking, the quicker it was gobbled up. Rich, moist and crusty on top. - — Cecille Trinidad on March 31, 2026 - [Reply](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-bread.html#comment-1085124) - WOWZA!! and no oil…Exceptional, truly - — Tami Bacskay on March 28, 2026 - [Reply](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-bread.html#comment-1084936) - ![3 stars](https://www.onceuponachef.com/wp-content/themes/ouac2018/images/stars-3.svg) Hi, I followed your directions. When I took it out of the oven after 42 minutes and tried after 10 minutes to turn it upside down the cake burst and the banana filling came out\! It is delicious however, but I can’t serve it. Where did I go wrong? - — Yiota on March 13, 2026 - [Reply](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-bread.html#comment-1084119) - Oh my gosh – sounds like a mess! Glad it tasted good though. 😆 It sounds like it was very underbaked. Are you sure your loaf pan was 9 x 5 inches? - — [Jennifer Segal](https://www.onceuponachef.com/about-jenn-segal) on March 14, 2026 - [Reply](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-bread.html#comment-1084129) - ![5 stars](https://www.onceuponachef.com/wp-content/themes/ouac2018/images/stars-5.svg) Just fabulous. 10/10. Thank you. - — Trina on March 3, 2026 - [Reply](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-bread.html#comment-1083774) - Absolutely love this recipe and the bread, and so does everyone else who has tried it when I’ve made some!\! I was wondering if you had a vegan version of the recipe, or if you could possibly please tell me how I can make it vegan-friendly. You see one of my really good friends got engaged yesterday, and I was like omg can I make you two something and the first thing she said was banana bread. The thing is she’s severely allergic to egg and dairy, and can’t have anything that has a trace of them, or she’ll go into shock and have to use her EpiPen or go to the hospital. I know she really likes the allergy-friendly brand Enjoy Life. Are there any other brands you would recommend using? Or techniques I should do? Any and all information/tips are much appreciated! Thank You!\! - — Cassandra Diaz on February 14, 2026 - [Reply](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-bread.html#comment-1083238) - Hi Cassandra, congrats to your friend! Some readers have written in with tweaks they’ve used to make the banana bread vegan including replacing the butter with vegan margarine or coconut oil and the eggs with flax eggs or a store-bought egg substitute. Hope that helps\! - — [Jennifer Segal](https://www.onceuponachef.com/about-jenn-segal) on February 16, 2026 - [Reply](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-bread.html#comment-1083318) - ![4 stars](https://www.onceuponachef.com/wp-content/themes/ouac2018/images/stars-4.svg) I’m a long term fan of your recipes and have made many with great success however, this did not come out well for me. I’m 85 and obviously have been baking for many years, but for some reason this came out flat. I’ve never had a banana bread turn out like this before. Can you tell me what happened and what I might have done wrong? - — Shelagh on January 29, 2026 - [Reply](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-bread.html#comment-1082606) - Hi Shelagh, I’m sorry you had a problem with this! Is your baking powder or baking soda very old or expired? If not, did you make any adjustments to the recipe? - — [Jennifer Segal](https://www.onceuponachef.com/about-jenn-segal) on January 30, 2026 - [Reply](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-bread.html#comment-1082622) - ![5 stars](https://www.onceuponachef.com/wp-content/themes/ouac2018/images/stars-5.svg) Amazing recipe!!! Thank you for sharing. - — J on January 27, 2026 - [Reply](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-bread.html#comment-1082529) - ![5 stars](https://www.onceuponachef.com/wp-content/themes/ouac2018/images/stars-5.svg) We all loved it!! 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Readable Markdown	This post may contain affiliate links. Read my [full disclosure policy](https://www.onceuponachef.com/privacy-policy). Say hello to your new favorite banana bread. This easy recipe bakes up with a tender crumb, rich flavor, and an irresistibly crisp crust. It’s a keeper. ![Partially-sliced loaf of banana bread.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2011/04/Best-Banana-Bread-760x868.jpg) ![Tested & Perfected Recipes](https://www.onceuponachef.com/wp-content/themes/ouac2018/images/tested-stamp.svg) > “Best banana bread I’ve ever made! But it’s dangerous—I steal a slice each time I’m in the kitchen! Next up is Jenn’s pumpkin bread.” ## What You’ll Need To Make Banana Bread ![ingredients for making banana bread.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2009/08/Banana-Bread-1-850x547.jpg) - All-purpose flour, baking soda & baking powder: These dry ingredients give the bread structure and lift. For best results with the flour, scoop it into your measuring cup with a spoon and level it off with a knife. - Unsalted butter, sugar & large eggs: This trio brings richness, sweetness, and structure. The butter should be close to room temperature so that it’s soft enough to blend with the sugar. The eggs help bind everything together. - Ripe bananas: Provide moisture, natural sweetness, and big banana flavor—the riper, the better. They should be dark yellow with lots of brown spots, or even fully brown. (Pro Tip: To ripen quickly, bake bananas in their peels at 250°F for 15 to 20 minutes until soft and blackened. Extra-ripe bananas freeze well too—just peel and store in a freezer bag until you’re ready to thaw and mash.) - Lemon & vanilla extract: Lemon juice brightens things up and helps with lift, and vanilla adds a warm finishing note. - [Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-bread.html#tab-jump-recipe) ## Step-by-Step Instructions Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine. It’s important to whisk thoroughly; this distributes the leaveners evenly, so the loaf rises uniformly. ![whisking dry ingredients in bowl.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2009/08/Banana-Bread-3-850x627.jpg) Step 2: Cream butter and sugar. In the bowl of an electric hand mixer (or a stand mixer), beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Creaming incorporates air into the batter, which helps the bread bake up light instead of dense. ![Bowl of creamed butter and sugar.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2012/05/Chai-Spiced-Banana-Bread-4-850x595.jpg) Step 3: Beat in the eggs. Add the eggs one at a time and beat the mixture well after each addition. ![eggs fully incorporated.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2009/08/Banana-Bread-6-850x608.jpg) Step 4: Add the bananas and flavorings. Mix in the mashed bananas, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. ![adding the mashed bananas, lemon and vanilla.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2009/08/Banana-Bread-7-850x608.jpg) Step 5: Mix in the dry ingredients. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Don’t over mix. (Overmixing develops the gluten and can make the bread tough instead of tender.) ![finished banana bread batter.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2009/08/Banana-Bread-10-850x608.jpg) Step 6: Bake. Pour the batter from the mixing bowl into the prepared loaf pan, using a rubber spatula to get everything out of the bowl. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a tester or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. ![banana bread batter in loaf pan ready to bake.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2009/08/Banana-Bread-11-850x563.jpg) Step 7: Cool and store. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Banana bread will stay fresh for 2 to 3 days; freeze for longer storage. ![banana bread cooling on rack.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2009/08/Banana-Bread-13-850x536.jpg) ## Video Tutorial ## More Quick Bread Recipes You May Like - ![Slices of Pumpkin Bread on a plate.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2009/09/Pumpkin-Bread-100-227x307.jpg) - ![sliced zucchini bread on platter](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2024/07/Zucchini-Bread-20-227x307.jpg) - ![Cranberry Orange Bread on cutting board.](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2011/11/Cranberry-Nut-Bread-227x307.jpg) - ![sliced apple bread](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2020/10/apple-bread-227x307.jpg) [Print](https://www.onceuponachef.com/wprm_print/banana-bread) - 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 1 teaspoon baking powder - ½ teaspoon salt - ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened - ¾ cup sugar - 2 large eggs - 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas, from 2 to 3 large bananas - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 lemon - 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour a 9 x 5-inch (23 x 13-cm) metal loaf pan. - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. - In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the mashed bananas, lemon juice and vanilla extract and mix well. It will look a little curdled at this point; that's okay. - Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Do not over mix. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, wrap it securely in aluminum foil, freezer wrap, or place in a freezer bag. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving. Per serving (12 servings)Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 394mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14g This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator. 4\.86 from 447 votes
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