The Best Banana Bread (+Video)

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This homemade banana bread truly is the best banana nut bread recipe out there. It is easy to make, incredibly moist and has a delicious streusel topping!

A MOIST AND SWEET BANANA BREAD RECIPE

This really is the best banana nut bread recipe I have ever made. And I usually make it when I have some over-ripe bananas that are just begging to be used. If I catch them before they become too ripe then I will usually make Southern Banana Pudding. Those overripe bananas help make this bread so moist!

sliced banana nut bread with ripe bananas on a wood cutting board.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Do I have to make the streusel topping?

No this is totally optional. The bread will still be moist and delicious without it.

Why is my banana bread so gooey?

It didn't bake long enough and isn't done. Keep in mind, with all baking recipes, oven times vary. Many ovens have hot and cool spots. Some older ovens often lose their ability to keep a consistent temperature while baking or if you open the oven door too many times, it also decreases oven temperature. So to know when your bread is actually done, stick a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean then your bread is ready.

What makes banana bread moist?

The overly ripe bananas. You want bananas that have black spots or streaks on the peel. The more dark spots on the banana, the more ripe (and therefore, sweeter) the banana. You don't want green or all yellow bananas.

Can this recipe be made into muffins?

Yes, it sure can. It will probably make about 8-10 regular sized muffins. Baking time will be slightly shortened so you'll have to play that timing by ear.

Can banana bread be frozen?

Yes. It actually freezes really well. Just wrap bread in plastic wrap then wrap it in aluminum foil and it will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just defrost in the refrigerator when ready to eat.

Banana Bread on a wooden board with two slices cut out and yellow bananas in the background.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

very ripe bananas
large egg
salted butter
sugar
vanilla extract
all-purpose flour
baking powder
cinnamon
walnuts

ripe bananas, flour, butter, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, walnuts, baking powder.

HOW TO BAKE BANANA BREAD:

Preheat oven to 325F degrees. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan loaf with nonstick spray. In a medium bowl, combine mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, sugar and vanilla extract.

mashed bananas, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.

Mix thoroughly, then add dry ingredients; flour, baking powder and cinnamon.

adding dry ingredients, all-purpose flour, baking soda and ground cinnamon in a bowl.

Mix until combined then stir in chopped walnuts.

stirring in chopped walnuts to banana bread batter in a bowl with a pink spoon.

Pour batter into prepared baking dish.

banana bread batter poured into glass loaf pan.

To make optional streusel topping: Combine flour, butter and sugar until crumbly.

streusel topping, butter, sugar and all-purpose flour in a small clear bowl.

Sprinkle on top of batter. Bake bread for about an hour.Bread should spring back to the touch. Or you can insert a toothpick in the middle. It should come out clean (no batter sticking to it.)