Simple Banana Bread Recipe - Easy, Moist, & Delicious - Love Mischka (2025)

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This simple banana bread recipe is the BEST way to use overripe bananas. It’s incredibly easy and the banana bread is always soft, moist, and delicious.

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This is one of my most popular posts. People cannot seem to get enough it! Dozens of people have told me this is now their go-to banana bread recipe. I hope it becomes yours too!

This Iced Chai Latte pairs SO well with this banana bread. It's ready in a minute, inexpensive, and tastes just like the one at Starbucks.

Super Easy Banana Bread

This recipe is crazy easy. It only requires one bowl. There’s no need for a mixer. And, it doesn’t make much of a mess.

It’s so easy that people who never baked before and kids frequently make it on their own. I’ve also been told that people have made it with their toddlers, which I absolutely love. It’s the perfect opportunity for family bonding.

It’s also a great way to use overripe bananas so they don’t go to waste. I honestly think my family and partner have stopped eating bananas JUST so I make this banana bread. 😂

I HATE wasting food, so it is awesome that I can be resourceful and make my family happy.

More Overripe Banana Recipes:
- Simple Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Super Soft Banana Bread Cookies- The BEST Gluten-Free Banana Bread

If you have a dog, check out this banana recipe too - Easy, Healthy, Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats (Only 3 Ingredients!).

How ripe should the bananas be?

Super ripe! The bananas should be way too soft, mushy, and not at all like what we would normally eat.

The peels should be brown and easy to remove.

As a banana ripens, the starch in the fruit converts to sugar. This makes it sweeter and more assertive in banana flavor.

The riper the banana you use, the sweeter the banana bread.

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How many bananas?

This is frequently discussed in the Pinterest comments for this recipe.

My favorite amount to use is 3 bananas.

You could make it with two or four though.

I personally don't like to use four bananas. It can make the bread TOO moist or dense.

If you only have one banana, check out my Banana Bread Cookie Recipe. It's a fun twist on traditional banana bread.

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Gluten-Free Option

I adapted this recipe into the BEST Gluten-Free Banana Bread EVER. I’m seriously obsessed with it. It is very similar to this one. Just a couple small changes. 😉

You could also just swap all-purpose flour for a gluten-free one, like King Arthur's Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour. With this gluten-free flour, you don't need any additional ingredients and you use the same exact amount of flour that the recipe calls for. It's Measure for Measure!

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Optional Add-ins

Lots of people have added walnuts, pecans, raisins, and/or chocolate chips to this banana bread recipe.

I have to admit… it does taste pretty great with chocolate chips.

When I make this recipe into Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Muffins, I add a 1/2 cup of chocolate chips. For more info on how to make this recipe into muffins, check out this recipe here.

Loaf Pan Size

I used to think there wasn’t much of a difference between a 8.5” x 4.5” loaf pan and a 9” x 5” one. But, there is!

I recently read, on the King Arthur Baking Blog, that the "1/2" difference in each dimension translates to a 15% difference in capacity."

Choosing the wrong-sized loaf pan can cause a recipe to fail.

This Banana Bread recipe uses a 8.5” x 4.5” loaf pan,like this Stainless Steel one with Silicone Handles.I love this bread pan. It’s durable, the perfect size, and easy-to-clean.

I double the recipe when I use a 9” x 5” loaf pan, likethis Ceramic Coated Non-Stick one. If you’re using a 9″ x 5″ pan, I recommend doubling the recipe as well.

Looking for more simple recipes? You may like:
- Snickerdoodle Cake Mix Cookies
- Grinch Cookies
- Iced Green Tea Lemonade
- How to Make Starbucks Peach Green Tea Lemonade

Out of baking soda? Check out this Banana Bread Recipe No Baking Soda.

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Simple Banana Bread Recipe

Incredibly easy banana bread that is moist, soft, and perfectly sweet.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time40 minutes mins

Total Time50 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 1 loaf

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Butter melted
  • 3/4 cup Sugar granulated
  • 2-4 Bananas* very ripe
  • 1 Egg large
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda**
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon ground
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups Flour

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  • Prepare a loaf pan with butter, oil, or evenPam spray.

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar.

  • Add the bananas. Mash them then mix into the butter and sugar mixture.

  • Add the egg and vanilla extract. Stir.

  • Mix in the baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour.

  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

  • Bake for about 40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.OVEN TIMES VARY.Some people need 55 minutes. Others need 30 minutes. Please use your own judgment and the toothpick trick (insert a wooden toothpick in the middle of the bread. If it comes out clean, the bread is done. If it comes out with batter on the toothpick, please continue baking. It is not done). In a fairly new, convection oven, it takes around 40 minutes for my bread to be done.

  • Remove from oven and let cool. For clean slices, please allow the bread to completely cool.

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Notes

*I like to use 3 medium bananas, which is about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups of mashed bananas.

**Don't have baking soda? Check out this Banana Bread Recipe without Baking Soda.

I would love to hear your thoughts! Did you make it? Was it simple and delicious? Would you change anything?

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FAQs

Why is my banana bread not moist? ›

Moisture is key when it comes to banana bread, and the ratio of flour to banana makes all the difference. If you use too much flour, you'll end up with dry bread. If you don't use enough, your bread will be too wet. The secret is actually in how you measure the flour.

How do you keep banana bread moist? ›

Place a paper towel at the bottom of an airtight container or in a zip-top bag. Place the cooled banana bread on top of it, then cover the loaf with another paper towel. Seal the container tightly and refrigerate for up to one week.

Why use mushy bananas for banana bread? ›

Ripe bananas are not only softer and easier to mash and blend into a batter, but they are also sweeter, which is why baking recipes specifically call for ripe bananas in ingredient lists.

Why is my banana bread so dense and wet? ›

Contrary to what one may think, there is such a thing as using too many bananas in a banana bread. Besides adding a sweet and fruity flavor to the bread, bananas also add a lot of moisture to the batter.

How can I make my bread more moist? ›

Fats keep your bread moist. If your loaf was too dry, try adding a tablespoon or two more oil next time you make it. Likewise, water does more than hydrate your dough. It helps yeast do its thing, activates gluten and determines the volume of your loaf—all crucial for the right results.

Why is my banana bread still gooey after an hour? ›

Bake for longer: If the center of your banana bread is still gooey, you may need to bake it for a longer time. Check the bread every 5-10 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out with moist crumbs, continue baking until the toothpick comes out clean or with a few dry crumbs.

What does adding milk do to bread? ›

The fat and lactose in milk help with tenderizing the crumb of the bread making it softer and sweeter. The crust of the bread also gets more caramelization. Be aware that bread made with milk should not be baked at too high of a temperature to prevent it from browning too much too soon.

How do you moisten a loaf of bread? ›

In the oven: Preheat oven to 200° or Warm setting. Wrap the bread in a damp (not soaking) towel, place on a baking sheet, and pop it in the oven for 5-10 minutes. In the microwave: Wrap the bread in a damp (not soaking) towel, place it on a microwave-safe dish, and microwave on high for 10 seconds.

At what point should you not use bananas for banana bread? ›

As it sits at room temperature, starches convert to sugars, making the fruit sweeter and softer. These brown spots, often seen as a sign of spoilage, are actually a dead giveaway of peak banana bread potential. But, there is a limit. Black bananas or rotten bananas are a no-go.

What was the old banana called? ›

The Gros Michel banana was the banana of choice until the 1950s. They were slightly bigger than the Cavendish, with a stronger flavour. This was until a fungal disease called Panama disease struck, which almost wiped out the species.

Can dogs eat bananas? ›

Yes, dogs can eat bananas. In moderation, bananas are a great low-calorie treat for dogs. They're high in potassium, vitamins, biotin, fiber, and copper. They are low in cholesterol and sodium, but because of their high sugar content, bananas should be given as a treat, not part of your dog's main diet.

What happens if you add an extra egg to banana bread? ›

Adding more eggs makes for a spongy, less flavorful banana bread. Doubling the number of eggs I was using resulted in a spongy cake with a moist texture. While the banana flavor was present, it wasn't as prominent as it was in other loaves. This had more of a hint of flavor.

Why is my banana bread a little dry? ›

If you use too much flour, you'll end up with really dry banana bread, and If you don't use enough flour, your banana bread will be way too wet. The secret lies in how you measure the flour. The scoop out of the bag method could be packing way too much flour.

How to keep banana bread moist? ›

Once it is completely cool, Roszkowski says to keep banana bread fresh by placing it in an airtight container, wrapping it in plastic wrap, or even slicing it and wrapping it in plastic wrap. "This will make sure the banana bread does not lose its moisture and become stale."

What to add if banana bread is dry? ›

Other things I do for my banana bread are adding a little molasses, just a little bit more sugar and vanilla flavor and more bananas. I usually let it cool a little and then wrap it in aluminum foil. I find when I add apples it makes my breads and cakes very moist.

How to moisten a dry banana cake? ›

When your banana bread appears dry after baking, place a coat of simple syrup on top to prevent it from going dry. You can use a simple syrup with half water and half can moisten, and it will be a dry sponge if a thin coating is added to it.

Why is my banana bread dry on the bottom? ›

If you use too much flour, you'll end up with really dry banana bread, and If you don't use enough flour, your banana bread will be way too wet. The secret lies in how you measure the flour. The scoop out of the bag method could be packing way too much flour.

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