Classic Banana Bread Recipe

This Classic Banana Bread Recipe is a soft and moist dessert bread with chopped nuts in each bite.

Use up those ripe bananas in this easy banana bread recipe with nuts or make it extra sweet with my Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe.

I’m always so happy whenever I have ripe bananas because it means I can make some of my famous Banana Bread!

This bread never lasts long around my house, so you know it’s a special treat.

What makes this recipe so classic? Well, this recipe has been around for years!

The delicious banana flavor really shines in each and every bite. It’s soft, moist, and has the perfect added texture of chopped walnut or pecans (totally optional).

Ingredients Needed:

Here’s the basic list of ingredients you’ll need in order to make this Classic Banana Bread Recipe. As always, you can find the full printable recipe located in the recipe card below.

Bananas – the more ripe the better!
Butter – use unsalted
Sugar
Egg
Vanilla
Baking Soda
All Purpose Flour
Nuts – these are optional, but highly recommended

ingredients for banana bread on white surface

This Banana Bread is so easy that even my 12 year old will make it when she finds there are ripe bananas leftover.

How To Make Classic Banana Bread

Here’s the best part about this easy banana bread recipe – it’s all mixed up in just ONE BOWL!

MASH BANANA Use a fork to mash your banana and mix in the melted butter until it’s all smooth.

ADD FLOUR AND EGG Next, add in the remaining ingredients (except the nuts) and stir to combine. All you need is the fork to mix it up!

bowl with flour and eggs with banana bread batter

FOLD IN NUTS Finally, once the batter is combined, fold in the chopped nuts (if using) and then pour the batter into a prepared loaf pan.

banana bread batter with nuts

How Long To Bake Banana Bread?

Banana bread can take around 50 to 60 minutes to bake at 350 degrees F.

The batter is thick and the banana bread is meant to be dense, yet moist and tender.

PRO TIP: Be sure to check with a toothpick inserted in the center to ensure that it is finished baking. The toothpick should come out clean with no crumbs left on it.

banana bread batter with nuts

Does Banana Bread Have Nuts?

Most classic banana bread recipes contain nuts, like walnuts or pecans, but they can very easily be left out if desired.

I love the added texture of chopped nuts to my banana bread, so this recipe does have nuts in it.

Can Bananas Be Too Ripe?

As long as they are not moldy, really ripe bananas are good for banana bread.

In fact, the more ripe the better!

You’re looking for banana peels that are really dark brown/black. The peels should be very thin as well.

When the bananas are super ripe, they are more sweet, giving your banana bread a delicious flavor.

baked banana bread in loaf pan

How To Store Banana Bread

Banana bread can easily be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 7 days, or wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 3 months.

After frozen banana bread has been defrosted it might not be as moist as it was when it originally baked, but it should still be tasty.

slices of banana bread

More Banana Bread Recipes

Ready to take your banana bread to the next level? I have a slew of delicious banana bread recipes that are sure to please…

plate with banana bread slice

I can’t wait for you to give this tasty Classic Banana Bread Recipe a try! Let me know what you think in the comments below!

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