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Best Banana Bread and Muffins

August 24, 2017 61 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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This is the Best Banana Bread EVER!!! It’s moist, delicious, and SO easy to make! With only a handful of ingredients needed, this whips up in no time!This is the Best Banana Bread EVER!!! It's moist, delicious, and SO easy to make! With only a handful of ingredients needed, this whips up in no time!

Making the Best Banana Bread EVER is a cinch when you have this easy recipe! It’s only 6 ingredients and can be whipped up in minutes. Feel free to add whatever you like to the bread as well…nuts, blueberries, chocolate chips..they are all great additions.

This is the Best Banana Bread EVER!!! It's moist, delicious, and SO easy to make! With only a handful of ingredients needed, this whips up in no time!

When I was in college there came a day when I felt like I needed to start baking things.  I was a nanny for 2 boys who were in elementary school, and they loved eating sweets and baked goods.  My go-to was a  zucchini bread.  Delicious? Yes.  Healthy?  Um, this could be debated, but I always had an excuse to make it because the vegetable garden yielded tons of zucchini’s every spring…..HUGE zucchinis.  I’d make bread for my family, friends, families from the boy’s school…the zucchini was never ending.  Eventually I decided to attempt some other breads…how hard could it be?  I tried cranberry lemon bread, chocolate walnut bread, pumpkin bread (with chocolate chips, YUM!), and then finally the simplest of all, banana bread.  I tried several recipes until I finally found The Best Banana Bread recipe from Simply Recipes.  Moist, banana-y, sometimes with nuts or sometimes without…it was perfect.  Hundred’s of loafs and muffins later, I am still using the same recipe.  It is so easy and simple, yet so perfect.  It can be made in a loaf, a cake, or banana bread muffins…the options are endless.

This is the Best Banana Bread EVER!!! It's moist, delicious, and SO easy to make! With only a handful of ingredients needed, this whips up in no time!

Don’t have ripe bananas? No problem! Try this awesome technique on how to ripen bananas quickly for the Best Banana Bread EVER! I love eating this with some honey lemon breakfast yogurt on the side too!

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The Best Banana Bread or Muffins
Ingredients
  • 3 or 4 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup nuts chopped (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix butter and bananas in a large mixing bowl until combined. Add sugar, egg, vanilla; mix well. Add baking soda and salt and mix. Add the flour last, and mix until just combined. You don't want to over mix. Add nuts if desired.

  2. Pour mixture into a buttered 4x8 inch loaf pan or muffin tin. Bake for 50-55 minutes for the loaf, or 22-25 minutes for the muffins. Test with toothpick for doneness.

  3. Cool on a rack. Remove from pan and slice to serve. Top with butter or cream cheese and enjoy!

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Recipe Notes

For a bit of a healthier take, divide flour and use 3/4 cup white flour and 3/4 cup whole wheat flour. Still comes out delicious!

Like Banana Bread as much as I do? Check out these other recipes!

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Recipe adapted from Simply Recipes.

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  1. Stan Shillingburg says

    April 22, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    ooohhhhhhhhhhhhh…YUMM!!!!

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  2. frugalfeeding says

    April 22, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    those look great. I love the little brown cooked strands of fibre and banana you get in things like this – so pretty.

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  3. Lauren David says

    May 9, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    I have a lot of old bananas in the freezer and have been meaning to make some banana bread. I always just google the recipe. This time I’m trying yours!

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    • arzea says

      May 9, 2012 at 9:13 pm

      Let me know how you like it! I don’t think you will be disappointed…

      Reply
  4. Ashley says

    September 11, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    Making these tonight! Hubby needs a quick on the go breakfast in the morning and I’ve been on a muffin kick!

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    • arzea says

      September 11, 2012 at 10:14 pm

      Let me know how they turn out!! They are always a hit around here!

      Reply
  5. Joy Madsen says

    September 30, 2012 at 10:22 am

    I made these this morning. AMAZING. Seriously.

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    • arzea says

      September 30, 2012 at 1:28 pm

      Thanks girl!! Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Kellie says

    October 29, 2013 at 12:16 am

    I use a recipe nearly identical to this. I love it. FYI: also makes good banana bread bread pudding!

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    • Allyson says

      October 29, 2013 at 11:03 am

      That is so good to know, I have never tried that!! Thanks for stopping by, Kellie!

      Reply
  7. Amanda says

    January 26, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    Yum! Thanks! Made both muffins and loaf tonight. We used 3/4 cup of sugar and added both 1/2-1/3 cup of nuts and 1/2 cup+ of chocolate chips. With a little less sugar, they are perfectly sweet. Thanks! This is a good simple recipe.

    Reply
    • Allyson says

      January 27, 2014 at 9:08 am

      So happy you loved it! It’s crazy how the simplest recipes can sometimes be the best!

      Reply
  8. Tari Bramlett says

    February 12, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    Thank you for this….I am from snow covered Michigan, but for two weeks i am in heaven!! Out in LA spending some cherished time with my oldest daughter and her hubby and 10 month beautiful grandson. We had a little pile of bananas and I popped onto my Pinterest and searched ‘banana bread’ and yours came up top & center. i hit print and could not believe how simple you made it….I had all of my things lined up and put the mixer away…hahaha So simple and their home is smelling WONDERFUL…..24 min to go! Yummm Thank you again!!

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    • Allyson says

      February 12, 2014 at 3:10 pm

      What a nice vacation! I am from Michigan too, actually, but now I live in Georgia, where we are currently snowed in as well! The banana bread is the best ever, I promise you are going to love it!

      Reply
      • Tari Bramlett says

        February 12, 2014 at 3:22 pm

        It is cooling and beautiful! I took photos 🙂 I will post one on facebook to you or email it to you! 🙂

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        • Allyson says

          February 12, 2014 at 3:26 pm

          Yes, please do!! It’s the best with a pat of butter!

          Reply
          • Tari Bramlett says

            February 13, 2014 at 11:13 pm

            It Really ‘was’ the best Banana Bread Ever!! With butter of course 🙂 They loved it….1 slice each lest for breakfast with coffee in the morning. Thank you again!

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  9. sam says

    February 20, 2014 at 1:58 am

    i made this recipe with a couple modifications and it was DELICIOUS! Thanks for a great base for me to experiment with! 🙂

    instead of 1 1/2 cups of AP flour, i used 3/4 cup AP flour, 1/4 cup oat flour, and 2/3 cup whole wheat flour. i also added about 1/2 cup of orange juice (my secret ingredient for banana bread!) and 1 tsp cinnamon. i meant to add flax seeds (i like the texture they add) but forgot them!

    anyway, the bread came out super moist and delicious, maybe a bit more dense because of the oat flour, but i like the added fiber.

    thanks for the inspiration!

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    • Allyson says

      February 20, 2014 at 10:33 am

      Wow! Those sound like great modifications Sam! Nothing like making it a lot healthier! I am happy to hear it came out so well, too. I am going to have to try that!

      Reply
  10. Frannie Leonard says

    February 22, 2014 at 9:14 am

    This has become my go to recipe for Banana Bread- so simple- and delicious! I do modify the sugar and add chocolate chips instead of nuts.

    Reply
    • Allyson says

      February 22, 2014 at 9:23 am

      So happy you love it! We often leave out the nuts too (just because I don’t always have them on hand), and we add chocolate chips too! I actually posted this recipe with chocolate chips as well! So tasty! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  11. Elizabeth Towns says

    March 11, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    Can I make this with my adjustments and still get the great flavor? I don’t use white sugar – I use agave mostly; and my son is a gluten free eater — so we’ll be using a gluten free flour. I sometimes use Bob’s Red Mill products, or I can just make oatmeal flour at home.

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    • Allyson says

      March 11, 2014 at 9:35 pm

      Elizabeth- I am not sure. The only subs I have made have been with whole wheat flour and less sugar. You can definitely try it out, I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. The flavor might not be exactly the same, but I am sure it would still be delicious. If you do try it, please let me know how it turns out. Also, thanks for sharing my Milky Way Caramel Cheesecake Brownies on Facebook 🙂

      Reply
  12. Candice C says

    March 24, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    I’m making this recipe for a second time right now with one small change: I’m making a double batch so we won’t run out so quickly!

    Reply
    • Allyson says

      March 24, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      That’s the best change you can make!

      Reply
      • Candice Clark says

        December 9, 2016 at 1:42 pm

        I’m pretty sure I’ve used an entire crop of bananas making this recipe over the years. Pulling out two more pans right now!

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        • Allyson says

          December 9, 2016 at 3:41 pm

          hahahah, me too girl, me too!

          Reply
  13. Jorie says

    April 30, 2014 at 3:57 am

    Found your recipe via Pinterest. Trying this tomorrow. So excited! Slightly off topic but I see you, too, are a nanny. Do you have any go-to recipes for picky eaters? I am a mom of a 2-year old and nanny of two tweens and am always struggling. Thanks in advance!

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  14. bethfank says

    May 16, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    BEST BANANA BREAD EVER!!! I make it almost every week or so and I usually triple it and share with neighbors and friends. Everyone loves it.

    Reply
    • Allyson says

      May 17, 2014 at 3:54 pm

      Yay!! I am so happy that you love it as much as we do!

      Reply
  15. Heather K says

    May 28, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    So I just made these today and they are SOOOOO good. I did muffins, and the tops are just lovely – all caramelized and delicious, and the rest of the muffin is super moist. I used a gf baking mix – just a generic one you find at most grocery stores, and had no issues following the recipe exactly. No need for alterations or expensive gf flours.

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  16. Stephanie says

    July 17, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    Thank you for this recipe. It is seriously the easiest and most delicious banana bread I have ever made. It is my go to recipe. I can’t wait for it to come out of the oven, 40 Minutes and counting!

    Reply
    • Allyson says

      July 18, 2014 at 7:40 am

      I know, right?! I am so happy you like it- definitely a winner over here!

      Reply
  17. Erin says

    July 21, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    I have some ripe bananas in the freezer, I’m going to make this tomorrow I think. I love banana bread.

    Reply
  18. Amy says

    August 8, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    This banana bread is the best! We use this recipe to make mini muffins to freeze for our daughter’s breakfast. Thank you so much for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  19. Katie S says

    February 10, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    Just made these in a mini muffin tin. SO DELICIOUS! I’m never using another banana bread recipe again. Thanks for the post. I found it on Pinterest. I’m definitely going to follow your blog now.

    Reply
    • Allyson says

      February 12, 2015 at 5:03 pm

      Thanks Katie! We LOVE it too 🙂

      Reply
  20. Sarah Chung says

    February 21, 2015 at 7:45 pm

    I made this banana bread and it was soooo delicious! And so easy to make. Thanks for sharing the recipe! You can see mine at my blog. 😀

    Reply
  21. Emily says

    April 5, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    This has been my go-to banana bread for over a year now. I use whole wheat flour, add chopped dark chocolate and cook it in a greased and floured pan, most often a bundt cake pan or recently muffin tin. I’ve tried variations like adding coconut, using olive oil instead of butter, and I am going to try a vegan versions for my vegan friends. It’s serious the best recipe. Love it.

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    • Allyson says

      April 10, 2016 at 11:54 am

      Thank you so much, Emily! I am making this today because we have some left over bananas and I can’t wait!

      Reply
  22. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    August 24, 2017 at 4:46 pm

    Gosh this looks so so comforting!

    Reply
  23. Jen says

    August 24, 2017 at 6:38 pm

    This is one of our favorites! My boys actually get excited when our bananas start to turn because that means BANANA BREAD TIME!!

    Reply
  24. Dee says

    August 24, 2017 at 7:05 pm

    We always have ripe bananas, so I can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  25. Delaney | Melanie Makes says

    August 24, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    I love a good banana bread recipe!

    Reply
  26. The Daring Gourmet says

    August 24, 2017 at 11:37 pm

    Such a classic, I love banana bread!

    Reply
  27. Catalina @ Peas & Peonies says

    August 26, 2017 at 4:18 am

    I love the texture of this banana bread! Yummy!

    Reply
  28. [email protected] says

    August 30, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    We could make this weekly! It looks amazing!

    Reply
  29. Linda says

    November 14, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    5 stars
    This has become our family’s favorite banana bread!!! Thanks for the recipe 😃

    Reply
    • Allyson says

      November 14, 2018 at 4:51 pm

      I am so happy to hear that! We love it over here too and it seems like it’s the one thing I have literally been making the same FOREVER!

      Reply
  30. y says

    June 5, 2020 at 9:09 am

    5 stars
    makes the best banana bread ive ever had, god bless you for this! this recipe is amazing

    Reply

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