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.
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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
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Sharla says
I make this beautiful banana bread all the time, it’s so delicious and easy to make. I love it and at times I really want my bananas to ripen just so I can make it. I always double my ingredients so I can make two loaves. I have to tell you that the last two times I baked it I added a 1/4 cup of sour cream I often use it in great recipes like yours and as I imagined it gave it a little more moisture! DELICIOUS!
Queen B says
I just made this recipe and it was quick and simple! I doubled it because it won’t last long in my house 🙂
Rachael says
I am so glad you made it! We love it, and I almost always double the recipe.
Claudia Haviland says
Excellent recipe! I have made it multiple times. Ingredients are common, and I usually have them on hand. One aspect that I like is hand mixing as opposed to getting out my electric mixer. I am always looking for ways to save on our electric bill, whether making sun tea, serving salads on hot days, or doubling this recipe and heating the oven once.
Rachael says
Those are all great tips for saving! And I am so glad you like this banana bread, it is definitely one of our favorites.
Kristina Meno says
I absolutely love this recipe! I’ve made it for my family several times now and they always want more! Thank you so much for this delicious and simple recipe.
Rachael says
I am so glad you and your family enjoy this easy banana bread. It is a favorite for us too! Have a great day.
Leesa says
This recipe is so easy and the bread is moist and absolutely delicious!!
Tamara says
I love to cook. But not much of a baker. This was my first time attempting banana bread and it’s soo good! Thanks for the recipe!
Rachael says
I am so glad you are enjoying it. It is definitely a favorite around here.
TP says
What’s the difference between this and where you got the recipe? I don’t see the changes. https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/banana_bread/
Suzanne says
Just made these an hour ago. Just as written (used 3/4 cup sugar) in muffin tins and they are perfect (delicious and lovely texture)! I baked them for 20 minutes. They we’re so quick and easy to make. Just one bowl and all I needed was a fork to mix it up. Thank you for this gem! (I doubled the recipe to make 24 muffins.)
Rachael says
You are so welcome, I am so glad to hear you enjoyed them. We certainly go to this easy banana bread recipe every time we have brown bananas. I have taught the kids how to make it so I don’t even have to do it myself anymore.
Shannon says
Easy and delicious! I used primarily organic ingredients and it’s yummy:)
Rachael says
Thanks Shannon, it is my go to, in fact I made a loaf last night! mmmm
Nichola says
Just wanted to say what a delicious recipe this is! It’s great for making with my 2&1/2 year old as it’s so simple. We’ve also used it to make banana muffins which have turned out beautiful. Thanks!
Rachael says
Thanks for letting me know Nichola, we love this one so much!
Judy says
This is the best banana bread ever, my hubby eats a piece for breakfast almost every day.
Pam says
Found this easy and good! Would make again.
Tina says
Fast and easy. Loved it. Thank you.
Rachael says
Thank you, so glad you loved this banana bread.
Siomara says
I made muffins with unsweetened apple sauce instead of butter and 1/2 cup of sugar, baked for 20min and they were delish! Thanks for the recipe 🙂