Banana Bread is one of our absolute favorite treats. My girls love it and honestly I do too. There is something so comforting about warm banana bread, it just makes a perfect after school snack or homemade gift.
Whenever I pop over to a Starbucks I can usually count on the girls starting to ask for the Banana Bread. They just love it.
I have been playing with various recipes for banana bread for awhile now and finally stumbled across one that we really like and that is very, very close to what we usually get at Starbucks stores.
This one is simple to make, packed with banana and is delicious plain, with nuts or add some chocolate chips for a real treat.
This recipe is actually from Starbucks directly so hopefully you like it as much as we do!
For this recipe you can totally omit the walnuts but they really do add so much flavor. You can always substitute chocolate chips for the walnuts which would be delicious.
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1⅛ cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk or milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 3 bananas mashed very well
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Add flour, baking soda and salt to a small bowl and set aside.
- Mix egg, sugar and oil and stir until well combined
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir well. The mixture will be thick and dry.
- Next add milk, vanilla and bananas and stir until incorporated.
- Mix in walnuts and pour into a loaf pan.
- Cook 50-75 minutes, checking regularly until a knife comes out clean.
Note the success of banana bread depends on bananas. You really want super ripe or slightly brown bananas for the best flavor.
If your bananas are fresh you can place them in a brown paper bag closed tightly for a day or two to help them brown, keep them attached at the stem for faster ripening or if you need them brown right away, place them in a 300 degree oven for 30 minutes and then let cool for 30 minutes. Be sure to place foil or parchment under the bananas before popping them in the oven as they may leak a tiny bit.
If you want an authentic Starbucks experience, add nuts to the dough and sprinkle on top as well.
So give this recipe and shot and come back and let me know what you think! If you want to freeze this bread, it freezes beautifully. Just let it completely cool, tightly wrap in saran wrap and then pop into a freezer bag.
When you are ready to have the bread, simply pull out of the freezer and let it defrost.
This recipe is slightly adapted from Food.com, based off a recipe released by Starbucks directly at a media event.
And here are a few other recipes you might enjoy:
Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls – perfect for Christmas morning!
Hi Anu! Gosh I am not sure. I ran out of eggs last night making blueberry muffins and they turned out so dense.. 🙁 Have you tried any of these? They list bananas but I am thinking maybe applesauce would work?
https://www.pccmarkets.com/taste/2013-03/egg_substitutes/
You were right! It’s very delicious. Thank you for the recipe.
What can i use instead of milk?
I have made this recipe twice. It was dry the first time and it was sorta dry the second time. I plan to make it again this weekend. Hopefully it turns out better. If not, I will need to find another recipe 🙁
Really? Sorry you are unhappy. I have a batch in the pantry right now and I def would not say dry. The three bananas make it so moist for me.
I making this bread right now can’t wait to taste it yummy
Hope you love it Desiree!
I’ve made this recipe so many times and every time the loaf is amazing. My friends love it. I live at 5000 elevation and I was wondering if there is something I can do to keep the loaf from falling when it cools. I would love the height of Starbucks loaf. My loaf is half the size. I use a regular loaf pan. Any thoughts?
Thanks
This was a HIT!!!! My hubby LOVED it so much that he ate the entire loaf. My daughter didn’t get one bite. I guess I’ll have to replicate again tonight when I get off from work. THANK YOU FOR THIS EASY TO GOLLOE RECIPE.
I’m officially a baker now…..
You sure are Lizzy! So happy to hear that.
Shoot I don’t know… Maybe someone else will have a suggestion Jill. Not sure if this would help:
https://www.kingarthurflour.com/learn/resources/high-altitude-baking
Bread is in the oven as I type. I made minor modification and added 1 teaspoon of vanilla and an extra teaspoon of milk. I also put a streusel on top. We love streusel! Other than that I followed the recipe. I’ll comment on results shortly!
This is a great recipe! I just made another loaf tonight because the first loaf from yesterday was gone this afternoon!
Thank you for sharing your recipe!
Yay! Happy you enjoyed it Char.
This is the best banana nut bread recipe ! Iv made it soo many times since I found it over a year ago . My kids and husband absolutely love it . He thinks it’s better than Starbucks . If you think its dry maybe adjust baking time? I bake mine about 60 min and its definitely not dry at all it’s perfect!
Yay thats Mihaela! There is nothing like a fresh baked loaf for sure. I think it is better than Starbucks too. 😉
I used this recipe all the time now! It is my favorite! I use coconut oil instead of vegetable oil and it turns perfectly moist
Oh good to know! I made some this week too and swirled in Nutella and it is delicious. 🙂
I’ve baked it the full 75 minutes but the knife still doesn’t come out clean. Did anyone else experience that? It smells wonderful, I just hope I don’t overcook it.
Sandra- if the top is getting too brown you might want to put foil on top and continue baking. Happy Thanksgiving!
I’ve made this so many times can’t remember and the Bread always comes out perfect.
I have one question can I use melted butter instead off oil ?
Thx you so much ,
Ella.
Ella I’m sorry I haven’t tried that substitution. This is what Betty Crocker says and I think she would know 😉
https://www.bettycrocker.com/how-to/ask-betty/answer/can-use-butter-instead-vegetable-oil-when-baking-brownies/cd3833df-0b89-4960-b46e-8893825ce2c3
The banana bread is baking in the oven right now, can’t wait. I put the batter in mini loaf pans instead of a 9×5 so I’ll have to keep a close eye on them as I have no idea how long to bake them for. Thanks for sharing your recipe. I’ll let you know how it works out.
Hope they turned out well for you Janet. Please let us know on baking time. I’m sure others will be curious. 🙂
-Charlene
Baking a loaf now . So excited to try it. Will report the results. I’m thinking it will be delicious!
Hello, what kind of banana did you use?did you use sunripe?
Can you make mini loaves with this recipe?
Absolutely Lindsey– just keep an eye on the baking time.
Ayu- my store typically has Dole but any banana works 🙂
I’ve made this in loaf form and it’s delicious, can I make these into muffins
Getting ready to make a loaf right now. Do you grease the loaf pan? The recipe doesn’t say to.
Annette you can if you like.
Absolutely- I’d start checking on them after 20 min as the time will vary.
Best recipe ! I use only this one now. Absolutely delicious and everyone loves it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ this is one of the best banana bread recipes I’ve made. I kept fairly true to the recipe, with the exception of using gluten free flour, and adding some cinnamon & ginger. Will definitely make this again.
Oh glad to hear gluten free works as well. Thanks for the message Prudence!
Can I bake this in a convection oven if so what temperature and for how long? Thank you
Growing up my mom used to make banana bread and she and I were the only ones who would eat it. I’ve made it since I’ve grown up but thought I’d give this recipe a try. But true to my normal self I always have to do a variation. I sprinkle my loaf pan with cinnamon and sugar, add semi sweet chocolate chips and pecans instead of walnuts. Then I sprinkle a little more cinnamon and sugar on top. It’s in the oven now and my house smells amazing!
Oh I hadn’t thought to sprinkle the pan before baking with cinnamon and sugar. That sounds wonderful!
This recipe is the best banana bread recipe ever! My kids and husband love it so much! I never make any adjustments, it’s great as is! Highly recommended by my 7 kids!
Yeah! So sweet of you to say. Thanks Leianne!
Do you need to prep the loaf pan at all?
Kathy- you can. Mine is pretty non-stick so I don’t bother with that step.