21 of the BEST Banana Bread Recipes

If you have some overripe bananas begging for a second life, we are sharing 21 of the BEST Banana Bread recipes you’ll love!

Few things make a kitchen smell better than golden brown, homemade banana bread baking in the oven, right? 

We love the rich banana flavor you get from a loaf of banana bread!

This kind of quick bread is an easy recipe to make, even for beginners!

Tips for Making a Moist Banana Loaf

If this is your first time baking a loaf of banana bread, here are some tips to be sure any recipe you choose will turn into the BEST banana bread recipe for you!

• Use overripe bananas.  If you want that intense banana flavor that makes for the perfect banana bread recipe, use bananas that are super ripe! One of our favorite things about banana bread is that it uses up those bananas that have PLENTY of brown spots on them. If you have overripe bananas but don’t plan to make banana bread or banana cake today, peel and freeze them for use later!
• Use room temperature ingredients. You will get the best results when starting with your ingredients at room temperature. Leave time to take the eggs, milk etc out of the fridge to allow for them to warm to room temperature.
• Follow the recipe. We know this sounds like common sense, but baking is a science! The best way to approach it is to carefully weigh or measure your dry ingredients and wet ingredients. This will ensure fluffy, moist banana bread every time!
• Don’t over mix! One of the biggest mistakes you can make when baking banana bread is over beating your wet mixture and flour mixture together. This will overdevelop the gluten in your batter, giving your loaf a too-tough texture. To avoid this, instead of using a stand mixer the best thing to do is to mix by hand. 
• Use a greased loaf pan. For easy removal use cooking spray, vegetable oil or melted butter to thoroughly grease your loaf pan to ensure easy removal.
• Try Add-Ins! The next time you make any easy banana bread recipe, take it to the next level by adding chocolate chips or chopped walnuts for added texture and crunch!
• Don’t over-bake.  Over-baked banana bread equals dry banana bread. To know the best time to remove the loaf from the oven, try the toothpick test. Insert a clean, dry toothpick into the center of the loaf and if it comes out dry, it’s ready!

How To Store Leftover Banana Bread

• Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before storing.
• You can store leftover banana bread on the counter, covered in plastic wrap for up to 4 days.
• You can store in a freezer bag or other airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Time to enjoy a warm slice of banana bread! Which one of these easy recipes will become your new go-to banana bread recipe?

Healthier Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe

A delicious spin on your classic banana bread recipe – add chocolate!

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Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

5 from 2 votes

There's a secret ingredient to this easy chocolate chip banana bread – it turns out perfect every time. It's so easy to make and sure to be a family favorite!

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Nutella Banana Bread Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This Nutella Banana Bread is so easy to make and full of chocolatey Nutella and banana flavor. If you are a Nutella or banana bread fan, this is definitely a recipe you need to try.

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3 Ingredient Banana Bread Recipe

Only 3 ingredients for this delicious banana bread. It's super moist – your whole family will love it!

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Cinnamon Banana Bread

We have the best banana bread recipe for those ripe bananas. It’s swirled with cinnamon and topped with a delicious crumble topping.

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Butterscotch Banana Bread Recipe

This Butterscotch Banana Bread will blow you away. It is the BEST banana bread recipe, and it's incredibly easy to make. The butterscotch chips give it the perfect amount of sweetness.

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Pineapple Banana Bread Recipe

We've kicked up the traditional banana bread recipe by adding a burst of flavor with crushed pineapple. And there is a secret ingredient in this recipe that will surprise you.

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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

A healthier spin on a classic banana bread recipe – you won’t be able to tell the difference!

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Slow Cooker Banana Bread Recipe

This Slow Cooker Banana Bread is my new favorite way to eat banana bread. It is so easy to throw together and has the most amazing flavor.

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Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe

Browned butter gives this banana bread an amazing flavor!

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Tropical Banana Bread Recipe

Banana bread with a yummy twist of pineapple and coconut.

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One-Bowl Banana Bread! Find Out Why It’s The Best Recipe EVER

Put those ripe bananas to use in the best banana bread recipe ever. Moist and delicious, it’s easy to make—one bowl, no need for a mixer!

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Moist Banana Bread Recipe (VIDEO) – NatashasKitchen.com

Easy and moist Banana Bread that is loaded with bananas and walnuts. This is one of our favorite overripe banana recipes with hundreds of 5-star reviews.

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Banana Banana Bread

This banana bread recipe makes an incredibly moist, delicious loaf with simple ingredients but loads of banana flavor. It is wonderful toasted!

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My Favorite Banana Bread Recipe – Sally’s Baking Addiction

With its moist texture, banana and brown sugar flavors, and super soft crumb, this is the best ever banana bread recipe. You need 4 bananas.

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Banana Bread

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Banana Bread

This classic Banana Bread recipe has appeared in almost every edition of the Betty Crocker Cookbook that’s ever been printed, and it’s no surprise! It’s a favorite of hundreds upon hundreds of home cooks for the Banana Bread recipe’s speedy 15-minute prep time and its delicious results.

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Best Banana Bread Recipe – The Salty Marshmallow

Best Banana Bread Recipe is so easy to make and super soft and moist! The very best way to use up overripe bananas this bread is tender and packed full of flavor!

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BA’s Best Banana Bread

Our best banana bread recipe has a deep banana flavor, optional walnuts and chocolate chips, and comes out perfectly every single time.

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Best Banana Bread Recipe

What could be better than the aroma of freshly baked banana bread in the morning (or any time of day)? This moist and delicious banana bread is easy to make!

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Award-Winning Banana Bread – The Recipe Critic

Treat yourself with a slice of thick, rich, and moist banana bread. This is the easiest way to make it! It’s full of flavor and always a hit with the family.

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