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.
Super Simple Banana Bread
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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 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.
Simple 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
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
Nutrition
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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shawnda rector says
What if you don’t have baking soda what can I use
Rachael says
You need it for the leavening agent.
Ingrid A says
This is the fastest simplest best banana bread I’ve ever had
Patricia Roth says
One of the easiest, best tasting recipes Ever. I did use 3/4 sugar and half cup chocolate chips and a dash of cinnamon.
Danie says
I’ve made this recipe 9 times and now have 2 more in the oven. It is perfect
Lydia says
It is delicious 😋. I added 2 more bananas to receipt.
Tiffany says
Do you use premium vanilla or vanilla extract?
Rachael says
You can use either. I use vanilla extract most of the time.
Tim Lowe says
i used light brown sugar instead of white. Everyone loves the different taste
Lauren says
This recipe is super simple and delicious!
Lindsay says
My favorite, go to recipe! I use a little over 1/2 cup of sugar and add mini chocolate chips in and it’s delicious!
I have a 1 year old and would love to give him some but just wondering if it can be made without the sugar? Or if there’s a good alternative?
Rachael says
You can use honey, or an alternative sweetener, but I have not tested many alternatives, so I can’t guarantee the results.
Sierra says
I have used this recipe for 9yrs I add in chocolate and peanut butter chips I make a ton because my family and friends love it to so everyone gets a loaf for the holidays. I use half the recommended sugar and i leave out the salt. the butter always melted prefer unsalted. we will butter slices and warm in microwave 10sec and it disappears fast. Thank you for sharing. I’m trying muffins this time its my first time.
Rachael says
I love hearing this. Sounds like great suggestions.
Deborah Lynch says
Ohhhhh your warm banana bread straight out the oven with coffee this morning. I was in heaven loved it 🥰 The Best !!! It was a super easy simple recipe. Sometimes the easiest most simple is the best. A great easy recipe to make with your kids or grandkids. For me it’s great grandkids😊
Thank You
Deb
Rachael says
I am so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!
Rebecca says
I really want to like this, but there are so many ads on this website that I can’t even read it.
Rachael says
Apologies if the ad density is too high, I will look into it, but unfortunately to be able to provide these recipes free, I have to run ads so I can get paid for my work.