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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Kokila vetrivel says
I just tried banana bread recipe and it turned out amazing. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Alice Adams says
I tried this recipe again. So easy and delicious. I used organic coconut sugar instead of regular sugar. It is so good!
Rachael says
Thanks for sharing, I love the substitution.
Amanda says
This recipe is fantastic, comes out perfect every time. I have used the suggestion on one of the comments and added 1/4 cup of Sour Cream and it gives it a lighter texture.
Hong says
I’ve made this several times, one of my family’s favorite! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Rachael says
I am so glad your family likes it so much. We do as well.
Lisa-Marie says
I have made this recipe twice and my coworkers loved it, but most of all my husband really loved it.
Rachael says
I am so glad to hear this! Thank you.
Jerry Merrifield says
I love this recipe I use it whenever I bake banana bread.
This time I used whole wheat flower and added a half cup of walnuts with only two bananas. It came out moist but not soggy. If you like whole wheat bread and not white bread give it a try. This will probably be my go-to recipe for healthier eating.
Lily says
I love this recipe and so does my husband and so did some friends!! It was definitely a hit. Will keep it as my go-to banana bread. I used bobs red mill gluten free all purpose flour and it was perfect. I also added just a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar on top before baking which was a delightful extra!!! That little crinkle/crunch on top complimented it perfectly!
Maria S says
Just made this banana bread today and it turned out sooo yummy – I added some chopped dark chocolate and Greek yoghurt because I thought the batter turned out a bit dry.
Thank you for a really easy and tasty recipe! xx
LOVE says
I loved this recipe. Will be making this Banana Bread again. Super easy, moist and delicious! Thank you.
Claire says
This is such a delicious and EASY recipe. I have made this several times and always receive compliments. Of course I take all the credit. They’re great with chocolate chips.
Amber says
I’ve been using this recipe from you for year now. It’s absolutely the best, easy and fool proof.
Rachael says
Thank you Amber! So glad you like it.
Cindy says
Oh my goodness this recipe was so super easy! My kitchen smells wonderful right now! Thank you for sharing!!
Jaz says
Can I use 5 bananas?
Rachael says
Depends on the size and the ripeness. But why not just 1 1/2 the recipe?
Jim Murray says
Made it many times, simple and delicious!
Marissa says
I’ve tried numerous banana bread recipes, but this is hands down the best one yet.
It was SO easy to make and it turned out really moist. I’ll definitely be using this as my “go-to” recipe from now on.
Thanks!
Cynthia says
I was looking for a simple, easy banana bread recipe. We had three very brown bananas in our kitchen. I baked this recipe this evening and our house smelled lovely! My husband loves it, we both cut a slice practically as soon as it got out of the oven! This will be my go-to recipe, thanks so much! It’s a hit 😊