Homemade Banana Bread
My Homemade Banana Bread is made with just 5 simple ingredients most of you will have in your stores at home. It is baked and ready to eat in less than an hour start to finish. I don’t think there is a better way to use up those over-ripe bananas in our fruit bowls.
Homemade Banana Bread
My boys have voted this Easy Banana Bread recipe their favorite, they have declared it to be the absolute BEST!
With just 5 ingredients, this recipe is SO EASY to make and assemble in about 5 minutes, no mixer required. Then you just let it bake in a hot oven for about 45 minutes.
I hate to see anything going to waste and this is the best recipe for those over-ripe bananas in your fruit bowls at home. In fact, the darker the banana, the sweeter the bread.
This is a very moist bread as it’s loaded with bananas. If you want added crunch, you can add some chopped nuts like peanuts, walnuts or pecans. We omitted these due to allergies.
Did you know you can also make banana bread in an air fryer? This Air fryer banana bread is delightful!
How to make Easy Homemade Banana Bread:
- Place the dry ingredients into a medium sized mixing bowl and stir until just combined.
- Combine the wet ingredients in a separate medium sized mixing bowl and whisk until just combined.
- Add the dry ingredients into wet ingredients bowl and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper. This will help prevent over browning on bottom and make it easier to remove from the pan after baking.
- Bake until golden on top, and test to ensure it’s cooked through with a baking test stick.
- Be sure not to overmix the bread batter or it’ll be dense and chewy instead of a soft and moist!
Easy Banana Bread ingredients:
- BANANAS: I use 3-4 overripe bananas to make this bread sweet, moist, and deliciously full of banana flavor.
- SUGAR: I prefer to use granulated white sugar in my banana bread recipes. However, you can use brown sugar if you prefer. Brown sugar will result in an almost caramel-like sweetness.
- FLOUR: I use self rising flour in most recipes. I’m from the South, and my granny used self rising flour, so it’s what I learned to use. However, you can also use all purpose flour too, just add in some salt and baking powder, those measurements are also listed on the recipe card.
- BUTTER: You can use either salted or unsalted butter, both will work in this recipe.
- EGGS: 2 eggs are beaten and added to the bread batter.
How ripe should the bananas be?
You want your bananas to be ripe with many black spots, this means they’re soft and full of sugar. The darker the banana the sweeter the bread. You can peel them, slice them, or freeze them in ziplock bags to make banana bread at a later date.
A nice overly ripe banana affects both the flavor and texture of the bread. Overly ripe bananas are sweeter and they also provide more moisture to the bread. You want the bananas to be speckled and soft, almost mushy.
How to ripen bananas quickly?
To ripen bananas in a day or two, just place them in a paper bag and seal it.
To ripen immediately, for use the same day, bake the 300°F for 15-20 minutes with the skin on. Let them cool to room temperature before preparing the recipe.
What size baking pan should I use?
I prefer to bake bread in traditional loaf pans, though you can change things up to make different quantities of bread, to cook in different times, or just to use a pan you have on hand.
Here are some suggested alternatives and their rough cooking times, although as always you want to be aware of what altitude, humidity level, and oven type you are using, so you can adjust accordingly. Always bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Loaf Pan – Bake for about 45 minutes.
8×8 Square Pan – Bake for about 35 minutes.
9×9 Square Pan – Bake for 20 minutes.
Muffin pan – Divide batter between 12 greased muffin cups, adjust bake time to about 15 minutes.
FAQs
Can I make ahead Easy Banana Bread?
Homemade banana bread tastes amazing fresh from the oven while it’s still hot. If you can resist though, it’s even more irresistible the next day! The banana flavor just improves over time, and it’s divine. Consider making two loaves. One for same day consumption and another to enjoy the next day!
How to store leftover Banana Bread?
Let’s be honest, there is rarely leftover banana bread in my home. If you’re disciplined enough to save some for later, you can store the bread in an airtight container for 2-3 days at room temperature, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Banana bread is best served at room temperature or even warmed up before serving with a dab of butter on top!
Can you freeze Banana Bread?
Yes, banana bread can be frozen. Before freezing, consider if you’ll need an entire loaf or slices to serve at a later time. You can freeze either way, but if you aren’t sure, I suggest slicing and freezing individual slices so you can just remove the amount you need at a later date.
Before freezing, allow the banana bread to cool to room temperature. If freezing slices, place them on flat on a baking sheet and place in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Remove, then place in freezer storage bags all together. Freeze for up to 3 months – be sure to label your freezer bag!
How to thaw frozen banana bread?
To thaw a slice quickly, just pop it in the microwave for a few seconds. If serving later in the day, such as in a lunch box, just add it to the lunch box frozen, it’ll defrost in plenty of time!
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Homemade Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 Cup Self Rising Flour - for all purpose add 1/2 tsp salt & 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups mashed bananas
Instructions
Pre-heat your oven to 350.
Spray your loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray
In mixing bowl, combine softened butter and sugar.
Slowly add flour to your mix, until it’s all combined well.
Add in eggs one at a time, then the bananas
When it’s all mixed thoroughly, pour the batter into the loaf pan
Bake 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 242Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 428mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 1gSugar: 21gProtein: 3g
Butte me up a slice I have been seeing this picture for awhile. I am starving for banana bread now!
Crazy about banana bread and I love that there are so few ingredients.
I love banana bread, this looks like a really good recipe!
Banana bread is one of my favorite desserts. I love eating the ends, and it smells amazing when it’s baking in the oven.
Sounds delicious. I once made french toast using banana bread and it was so good! I always read this and get hungry!
I have some bananas just waiting for me to try this recipe! It will be a great Sunday morning treat! Thanks for sharing!
My family loves banana bread. I will make this recipe next weekend.
This banana bread will make a great gift for friends at Christmas. Thank you for this recipe
This sounds incredibly good. I could go for a slice of nice banana bread right now! It looks terrific.
I love adding chocolate chips to my banana bread.
My husband loves banana bread, but I always forget about it! Adding this to my list of things to make soon!
I love banana bread! This sounds like a delicious and easy recipe too!
i love banana bread so much and i dont have a good recipe… till now!
It’s been a while since I’ve made Banana Bread; this recipe looks so good, making me want to use up my over-ripe bananas! Thanks for your tip on how to make self-rising flour!!
I adore banana bread, but it does not get made as often as it should. I just looked over at my bananas and they are starting to over ripen…looks like it is banana bread time 🙂
The banana bread sounds yummy I’m pinnning it. 🙂
Banana bread is my husband ‘s favorite but I would need to add walnuts.
This looks awesome, we love banana bread.
I LOVE banana bread and dont make it as often as I could. We usually eat the bananas all up. I love the smell of it baking. Nothing is better than a hot slice slathered with butter.
So good. I always tell myself it is somewhat healthy because it has bananas in it. Thank you again for sharing
This would make a great treat for my mom. She loves homemade banana bread and pretty much banana flavored anything! I’m personally glad you left the nuts out of the recipe. I don’t like them in dessert breads.
I love bananas! So yummy!
Yummy! This is so good. Next time I will add the nuts. THank you so much for sharing
My wife has made something like this it was amazing we’re gonna have to make this though bet it’ll be a favorite with the kids
We love Banana Bread. The only thing different that we do is put pecans in it!!!
Oh man someone bake me some banana bread please. One of my favorites!
I love how simple this recipe is. I haven’t had banana bread in a long time!
This would be such a great gift idea to share with friends during the holidays. Thank you for this great recipe
Such a great way to use up your bananas before they go bad.
Nothing better than warm banana bread! Going to try your recipe!
Banana bread is so good with a hot cup of coffee in the morning. Thank you for this great recipe.
We are banana bread lovers, so I cant wait to try this! Looks delicous!
I love banana bread but have never made it before. I will have to try this recipe.
I might add some walnuts. I love the few ingredients…LOVE banana bread!
We love banana bread. I want to start making our own breads they taste so much better when you make them
Banana bread is seriously one of my favorites. I love to make it so that I have an option for a breakfast or snack that’s not too sweet.
Yum! Banana bread is a family favorite, and this recipe looks so easy.
I also add in chunky peanut butter to my mix. Love Banana bread.
I always use four bananas in my homemade banana bread too 🙂
I am a big fan of banana bread. I have tried to make it and mine ends up so dry. Will try your recipe…thanks
This sounds so good. I haven’t made banana bread in so long. I really like it. I will give this recipe a try soon. Thank you for sharing
I love homemade Banana bread, but in this home we have to eat gluten free.
I love banana bread, but so many recipes just don’t have the taste I like. For one thing, I think most call for overripe bananas. I love ones that are just ripe – soft/firm, and not turning brown. I’ll have to try your recipe for this.
Always a tasty treat to make and enjoy!
I have pinned this recipe for future use – it sounds really easy to make… thanks for sharing.
I found you via Fluster Buster’s link-up…and I’m gonna’ check out the Food Bloggers Weekly Challenge, thank you!
My hubs is allergic to both peanut & tree nuts, so I too make my banana breads nut-free – yours looks great!
That looks good! I haven’t made straight banana bread yet, but I will keep this recipe. I wanted to make banana pudding or cookies, but ended up going with bread as well. We went through a loaf and half over weekend.