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Super Simple Banana Bread

By Rachael | Updated on July 11, 2024

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Easy Banana Bread:

Super Simple Banana Bread that is moist, has a rich banana flavor, and the perfect texture. No mixer needed, this really is the easiest banana bread you will ever make.

Honestly, this is one of my most popular posts, along with Beef Stroganoff, Shrimp Alfredo, and Baked Chicken Wings. But this one is the easiest,  lowest-mess, most delicious recipe. Simple, moist, fantastic banana bread with hundreds of positive reviews.

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You guys! Banana bread is one of my favorites, and I have a lot of recipes for it. The most popular one on my site is this one, and the second most popular is the Cream Cheese Banana Bread. I love the cream cheese filling, but sometimes I just want plain, simple, easy to make, no machine needed banana bread. I mean seriously, this is SUPER SIMPLE BANANA BREAD!

I frequently have too many over-ripe bananas, and so I went in search of the perfect simple banana bread. I found it. It is not my recipe, even though I did make a few minor tweaks. This recipe comes courtesy of Simply Recipes.  I love this Super Simple Banana Bread because you don’t need a mixer or hand mixer to make it. You can whisk the egg with a fork, and just stir everything up in a bowl, and bake in a bread pan, and then you have easy to make, and even easier to eat, Super Simple Banana Bread!

Super easy simple banana bread recipe no mixer neededI usually double the batch and do one big loaf (pictured) and a few mini loaves  of Super Simple Banana Bread which we devour, or give as gifts. The last time I made this banana bread I used a muffin tin and made it into muffins (which bake up a lot quicker than the loaf), and my sweet kiddos had them for quick grab and go breakfast options, and for after school snacks.

I can think of a million ways to enjoy an Easy Banana Bread! How about making this Super Simple Banana Bread recipe into easy banana bread muffins? I mean the possibilities are endless.

Super Simple Banana Bread Made Healthier:

If you want to make this recipe healthier there are a few things you can do.

  • Grind oats: You can use your blender to grind up some old fashioned oats, and sub out half the flour for oat flour in this banana bread recipe.
  • Applesauce: One healthy alternative for this easy banana bread is to use some applesauce instead of the butter, although this will change the flavor.
  • Less sugar: You can definitely cut down on the sugar in this recipe, but you will want to keep some in. I have made banana bread with about half the mentioned sugar and it is great. But base this on the sweetness of your bananas.

buttered banana breadSimple Banana Bread Mixins:

I find that I am pretty plain Jane when it comes to my banana bread. I try to use a really good vanilla. This is my favorite vanilla of all time. I do not love adding nuts, or chocolate chips. But my kids do. They love when I add chocolate chips. What is your favorite way to eat banana bread? Here are a few fun options:

  • Chocolate Chips
  • Walnuts
  • Berries
  • Streusel topped
  • Cream cheese filling
  • Flavored chips: butterscotch, peanut butter, vanilla

I love a nice pat of butter on mine, and prefer eating it fresh out of the oven. It is hard for me to wait for it to cool sometimes. But I have found that the flavors tend to intensify if you wait to eat it until it is cooled, or a day or so later. No matter how you like your banana bread, might I suggest trying this Super Simple Banana Bread recipe as it is really quite delicious!

  Super Simple Banana Bread Tools:

  • Mixing Bowl: All you need to make this recipe is a mixing bowl and wire whisk. It really is that easy.
  • Loaf Pan: My favorite loaf pan for good release of banana bread is Wilton brand. You can check out some full size options here or try the mini sized loaf pans for fun gifts! Or check out the gorgeous Rachael Ray loaf pans. I want the blue one!
  • Cooling Rack: Letting the banana bread cool will help to intensify the flavors.

Enjoy!

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Super Simple Banana Bread

This super simple banana bread is the easiest banana bread you will ever make. It is thick and moist, and flavorful, but requires no hand mixer and comes together in minutes. Delicious easy banana bread for using up those brown bananas.
3.97 from 195 votes
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Course: Bread, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana bread, super simple
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 Loaf with 8 Slices
Calories: 2776kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 3 bananas brown, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1/2- 1 cup sugar depends on how sweet you want it
  • 1 egg whisked with a fork
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups flour

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350
  • In a bowl, mix all ingredients by hand until well incorporated
  • Pour into a greased bread pan (approx 9x4x4)
  • Bake 50 minutes to 1 hour or until browned and toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean (check at about 50 minutes)
  • Cool on a cooling rack

Notes

You can add in a cup of chocolate chips. I recommend cutting the sugar down to 1/2 or 3/4 cup if adding chocolate chips in.
Recipe Slightly Adapted from Simply Recipes

Nutrition

Calories: 2776kcal | Carbohydrates: 524g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 40g | Cholesterol: 326mg | Sodium: 1871mg | Potassium: 1528mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 343g | Vitamin A: 2355IU | Vitamin C: 30.8mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 10.4mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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Super Simple Banana Bread

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  • Cream Cheese Banana Bread
  • Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins
  • Blueberry Banana Bread
  • Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
  • Honey Whole Wheat Banana Bread
  • Peanut Butter Oat Banana Muffins

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  1. Trisha says

    May 7, 2020 at 1:20 pm

    I’m going to make banana muffins. Should I adjust the time?

    Reply
    • Rachael says

      May 11, 2020 at 9:37 am

      Yes, muffins cook faster, try 35-40 minutes.

      Reply
  2. Michelle says

    May 11, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    This is by far the best banana bread recipe I have ever made! Its so simple yet DELICIOUS! I like to make it as a gift when we have dinner at friends’; I like to leave them with something homemade for the morning and everyone raves about it! I have muffins in the oven right now…can’t wait for breakfast tomorrow!

    Reply
  3. Abby Levine says

    May 15, 2020 at 4:24 pm

    When I want to add chips, I use 3/4 cup white sugar as the chips are sweet

    Reply
  4. Amrita says

    May 30, 2020 at 10:31 am

    It has come up perfectly.. thankyou for this wonderful recipe.

    Reply
  5. Nichola says

    June 3, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    The best banana bread recipe I’ve ever tried! I won’t use another! This is so easy and makes really tasty, soft bread. I actually use the recipes for muffins instead and sometimes I mix things like chocolate or peanut butter chips in too, but it’s also amazing as is. Can’t recommend this recipe enough. Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Unknown says

    March 10, 2021 at 10:38 am

    amazing! made this for my family for a birthday in remembrance of my grandma and it was so good!

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  7. Emily Green says

    May 8, 2021 at 11:31 am

    I make this recipe almost every week for my babies. However, I’d love to add in peanut butter to vary it a bit. How much peanut butter should I add?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rachael says

      June 14, 2021 at 2:51 pm

      Cut back on the butter and add equal amounts peanut butter, replacing an oil for an oil.

      Reply
  8. Marilyn Holt says

    May 14, 2021 at 2:29 pm

    My go to forever Banana Bread Recipe!! So good every time.

    Reply
  9. Anne says

    June 8, 2021 at 1:46 pm

    Comes out great every time! My family’s favorite banana bread!

    Reply
  10. Debbie says

    December 18, 2021 at 9:26 am

    I want to make this in mini loaf pans. How long do you think I should bake them for?

    Reply
    • Rachael says

      December 21, 2021 at 12:08 pm

      I am not sure, as I haven’t made them mini, but I would check them at 25-30 minutes.

      Reply
  11. Alexis says

    February 3, 2022 at 10:29 am

    What about using baking powder instead of baking soda?

    Reply
    • Rachael says

      February 7, 2022 at 4:08 pm

      No! Please do not do that.

      Reply
  12. Ashley says

    April 14, 2022 at 10:29 am

    Can I substitute brown sugar for the white sugar?

    Reply
    • Rachael says

      April 14, 2022 at 12:42 pm

      I have not tried it. But theoretically it should not make a difference in the bread, a little in flavor, and texture, but should still work fine.

      Reply
  13. Allie says

    November 13, 2022 at 9:58 am

    I’ve made this many times and it’s so good. Love how simple it is and everyone loves it!

    Reply
  14. Jen says

    April 30, 2023 at 1:17 pm

    I must have made this banana bread 50 times! I have the recipe memorized! It turns out perfect every time. I was gifted apple bananas and I have muffins in the oven now. Curious if the Apple bananas will make a big difference.

    Reply
  15. Derrick Yerkes says

    December 5, 2023 at 12:49 am

    Best hannah bread ever!!!

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