Description
Recreate Starbucks’ classic banana bread at home! This recipe reveals the key ingredients and steps for a moist, flavorful loaf that rivals the bakery favorite. Learn how to use ripe bananas, balance wet and dry ingredients, and avoid common mistakes for the perfect slice every time.
Ingredients
- Ripe Bananas (overripe for best flavor)
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Eggs
- Vegetable Oil (or melted butter)
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Optional: Walnuts, Pecans, Chocolate Chips, or Oats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Mash ripe bananas until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine mashed bananas, oil (or melted butter), eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using, gently fold in nuts, chocolate chips, or oats.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor and moisture.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a tough bread.
- Adjust the baking time depending on your oven.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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