Watch me make this easy, moist banana bread from start to finish!
Ok so a few years ago I posted an old-fashioned banana bread recipe that is great!! It’s moist, dense, and just lovely. Then a viewer sent me a recipe for bakery-style banana bread that knocked my socks off. It was so fluffy, sweet, moist, and full of banana flavor. So my search for the perfect banana bread should be over right? Never!!
These bananas are ready for banana bread!
Today I was craving banana bread but I wanted it to be EVERYTHING that these two recipes had. I wanted that old-fashioned cinnamon-brown sugar-banana flavor, I wanted it to have that slight crunch on the outside yet crazy moist, fluffy, & dense on the inside. That’s not asking for too much right? With a little tweaking, I combined the two banana bread recipes on my site, and out came this beauty.
The perfect banana bread. My search is over. This is my favorite banana bread…. for now : )
This banana bread freezes and reheats well.
It’s everything that I’ve ever wanted in banana bread and I couldn’t wait to share it with you all. I hope that you enjoy it as much as we have because I made it at 12 pm. and there is one more slice left at 7:41 pm and it’s that end slice. The one that’s not nearly as much fun as the inside slices. I still plan on hiding it and eating it with a hot cup of coffee though.
I just love that this bread has buttermilk in it. Something about buttermilk in quick bread just makes it so moist and adds great flavor. If I had some black walnuts I’d throw them in there as well. So yum!!
If you’re the type that likes to bake up quick loaves of bread and take them to work or give them away as gifts this is the recipe you want to use. It has a crowd-pleaser written all over it and tastes even better the next day and is much sweeter the next day as well!
Hey, wanna make it vegan? Check out this incredible vegan banana bread recipe!
Moist Banana Bread
Ingredients
- All ingredients should be room tempt.
- 3 large extra ripe bananas 1 1/2 cups mashed
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2-3/4 cup brown sugar I used 1/2 cup
- 8 tablespoons butter softened ( 1 stick)
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a medium size bowl, mash bananas until creamy and stir in lemon juice. Set aside.
- In a medium size bowl, whisk together flour,baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars.
- Beat in the eggs until combined.
- Fold in the bananas.
- Add in the vanilla extract and buttermilk.
- Beat until combined.
- Add the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
- STIR GENTLY AND JUST UNTIL THE FLOUR IS INCORPORATED. DO NOT OVER STIR.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake on center rack for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Cooking times may vary. Check on bread at the 1 hour mark. Toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean and bread should be golden on the outside.
- Brush the top of the bread with butter if desire when it comes out of the oven.
- Let cool for 5 minutes and then remove the bread from the pan and place on a cooling rack to finish cooling.
- Slice and enjoy! (flavors will intensify the next day)
Video
Notes
This is an excellent recipe! I’ve tried it at least 10x now. Always a winner! It is moist and flavourful!
I did two versions – one with chocolate chips and another with silvered almonds and cranberries. I cut the sugar by a 1/2 cup for the add-ins.
This is the best banana bread I’ve ever had and my family thinks so too!
I add a small cup of organic unsweetened applesauce and oh myyyyy!
This is an excellent recipe as is! I’ve tried it at least 10x now. Always a winner! It is moist and flavourful!
I did two versions – one with chocolate chips and another with silvered almonds and cranberries. I cut the sugar by a 1/2 cup for the add-ins.
I’ve made this recipe so many times and it always comes out perfectly! One time I didn’t have buttermilk (and I was too lazy to drive to the store) so I replaced it with sour cream. OMW, such a delicate crumb – I never use buttermilk anymore when I make it.
Thanks for the awesome recipe
My favorite go-to banana bread recipe!
I made this so many times now, that I brag about making banana bread just so people will think I’m a real baker! LOL After I make the bread, I slice them and prepare them for my morning breakfast as sometimes I can’t stop to get breakfast or make breakfast before going to work, so I have breakfast for the week and will have it for dessert in the evening. I follow the recipe exactly and it never fails. My oven will usually cook the bread in an hour and I’m always happy with the outcome. Now when I see spotted bananas, I have a reason to purchase them.
This was AMAZING! I had to give it away to keep me from eating it all in one day. I had to cooking for almost an hour and half. My oven door is kind of messed up. I increased cooking time in 5 minutes increment and checked the center with a toothpick and continued cooking until it came out clean. This was my first time making banana bread. I will be making this again in a mini loaf pan. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Can I use this recipe for cupcakes or muffins? Any idea about baking times for those? This loaf is delicious!
can i use frozen sliced bananas?
I feel like 1 hour was wayyy too long, our banana bread looked like ashes but it was tasty and moist on the inside.
My mom made this banana bread around a month ago and O….M….G it was absolutely fantastic! It was so nice and moist in the inside and the outside had a nice crisp to it. I recommend this recipe it’s really delicious. And so, I decided to make this recipe myself today and let me tell you I had to stop myself from eating the whole thing! So if you have a sweet tooth and happen to have a few brown bananas give this recipe a try!
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
I made the bread and it was sooo delicious. Thank you.
Can I use heavy whipping cream instead of buttermilk?
Yes but you will need to add 2teaspoons of lemon juice to it.
My aunt has made this banana bread recipe and it is amazing! What size of pan is for the perscribed time?
My aunt has made this banana bread for me and it is fantastic! What size loaf pan do you suggest?
Can you sub gf flour with regular flour? Thx!
Can I substitute the buttermilk for heavy cream?
Buttermilk is best.
Does it only make one loaf?
I discover your web site several years ago. This is only recipe I use. Today I made four small loafs, 2 for me 2 for my friend. I added cranberry mixed nuts diced. Fabulous.
I forgot to add milk . Hope it turns out ok, the first time it was perfect
Super good! I made two loafs. The first, I followed the recipe as is. Amazing! The second one, I added 1/2 cup of sour cream for some extra moisture. Ridiculously moist and delicious! I also used unsalted sweet cream butter for both. They’re not overly sweet either. I’ll be keeping this recipe in rotation. Both cooked at 325 for a hour and a few extra minutes.
I’ve made bread twice and each time it has great flavor but rubbery. I followed someone else’s receipt and after watching yours I’m mixing way too much! Thanks for your video and my next bread should be perfect!
Tried it today and loved it. A bit of a learning curve for me since I’m new to baking but it was so good! Had it with ice cream and hot fudge!
Hi Monique,
My name is Rose and I live in Brazil, I loved this recipe, I made banana bread and it was delicious, I will try to make other recipes. Thanks for sharing. By the way, Happy New Year to you and your whole family.
Kisses
I’ve been making this banana bread recipe for over 3 years now and my boyfriend loves it!
Love this recipe! I added a half cup of walnuts as well as a half cup of dark rum soaked raisins. Adding a little alcohol makes everything better 🙂 warming the raisins and rum for 2.5 minutes in the microwave helps moisten them. I sprinkled in a little bit more flour to compensate for the extra liquid (3 TBL).
Instead of butter milk I used sour cream and I added extra vanilla because vanilla brings out chocolate flavor which I added chocolate chips! I used avocado oil instead of butter! It was BOMB!!!
Hello! What what’s the size of the loaf pan?
If adding walnuts how much should you add?
I added walnuts into the mix just eyed it and it’s delicious folded the, in and the family loved it. . Sprinkled some on top before placing it in the oven.
This banana bread recipe is indeed moist! I have been searching for this kind of texture and I’m so happy someone recommended your recipe in one of the recipe videos I watched! If anyone is reading this and unsure whether to try this recipe out, do it! You’ll never regret making this banana bread.
how many calories for the whole thing/per slice?
Can you sub coconut milk for buttermilk?
Thank you so much for this recipe, Monique! I’ve made it about 6 times now and each time it was delicious. I’ve tried many banana bread recipes but this is my go-to one now. I’m anxious to try some of your other goodies. Your instructions were great and easy to follow. I made sure everything was room temp and the only thing I added was walnuts. Mmmmm! Yummy and moist with a wonderful flavor from the cinnamon and brown sugar! Thanks again!
Oh Monique. You are so correct girl. This moist banana bread is da bomb! 🙂
Since the day I tried to make this, which was about 3 months ago, I have made more than 10 loaves of this already! It’s that good and I just want to thank you so much for sharing this to all of us who enjoy this bread. Now I have endless banana bread gifts in all shapes and forms. Lol. Thanks again. You rock girl! Ok gotta check those 3 loaves I’m making now for grandma’s party tomorrow. Special request and so I can’t say no. 😉
Are we supposed to use salted or unsalted butter?
Unsalted
Can you make these In cupcake form? Want to try and control how much I eat. If you can, what would be the baking time?
Can u substitute buttermilk with something else. Because I don’t have that on hand
I’ve had success with half n half.
AWESOME! Thank you for answering this question. It’s 2am and I’m a crazy person w/insomnia, so I got out of bed to make banana bread. I, too, don’t have buttermilk on hand, but I do have heavy whipping cream & half-n-half & was hoping to find an appropriate substitute in the comments. I’m SO happy to know the answer. Much appreciated!
P.S….Am I the only lunatic who puts raisins in my banana bread?
You can make buttermilk. 1cup milk+1Tablespoon lemon juice or wht vinegar. Use this and it was awsome
You can always add 1 tsp of fresh lemon juice or 1 tsp of white vinegar to whatever 1/2 cup milk kinda of milk you have on hand (whole, 2% 0r 1%) set aside to room temp=buttermilk 🙂
I do! It makes 24. I use my convection oven, bake same temp for 13, switch the pans and go for another 13.
I did, since I made double the amount and had some batter left over. I jist took them pit of the oven 10 minutes earlier. Actulally I liked the cupcakes more, because its just the right serving size
I love the way the outside crusts gets almost crunchy. But the inside stays moist! Perfect with a glass of cold milk.
Amazing recipe !!!
I used a cake tin Lined with parchment paper and left it in for about 45 minutes on gas mark 4/5. I also used 2 Very ripe bananas along with milk mixed with Lemon as an alternative to butter milk. I might use less sugar next time as it’s quite sweet!!
Can you make with only 2 bananas?
Yea I did , just make sure they’re really ripe
It won’t be the exact same, not as moist, i recommend splitting this recipe in half and using 1 and a half bananas or just adding a little bit of milk to make up for the lack of banana. Sorry for the late reply.
Sooo good. Only had one banana so I halved everything and it came out perfect – moist and delicious! A perfect snack bread that we ate while still warm.
Great recipe, it’s my go to, super easy!! Since I never have buttermilk at home, I usually use milk and it works great, super moist!! I also love adding chopped pecans to make it even better
You can add a Tblsp of vinegar into milk, it makes an ok substitute for b.milk
My go to banana bread recipe every time I am in the mood for banana bread. I make as directed and it’s perfect every time.
I love chopped pecans in my bread AKA Banana Nut Bread. I also put 1/4 Buttermilk and 1/4 sour cream to give the bread more moisture. Otherwise this is the recipe I use. The recipe is usually doubled or tripled in our house. Two aluminum bread pan size to keep and the rest in small pans to give to the neighbors. OH, most of the time after I spray the pans and a little bit of sugar/cinnamon is sprinkled on the bottom of the pan before pouring in the mixture.
This is a great recipe. I just like to fiddle with it some.
Yum!!! I’m going to try the cinnamon & sugar on the bottom of sprayed pan next time!!! I would have this time if I would have seen your comment before I put mine in the oven already!! Lol
I’m making this tomorrow morning. Its supposed to snow here so hot coffee and banana bread baby! 1 question what size loaf pan did you use?
I was wondering the same thing, if yours worked out, mind telling me the size you used?
My go to recipe every time for banana bread! And I make it a lot! Thanks!
This sounds amazing. I like the addition of the lemon juice. I bet that makes a huge difference! Yum-
I really screwed up this recipe, but it turned out fabulous anyway! I didn’t have a loaf tin so I baked it in a 8 inch glass square pan for 50 minutes and it was perfect! I added pecans and raisins to it. A big hit!
Best banana bread recipe ever! I make this all the time and it never lasts past one day! It’s super moist and super tasty. It makes 2 loaf pans and I cook it at 300 for 60 minutes. I’m making it again today and trying it in extra large muffin cups! My kids love this bread. Thank you for the best recipe!!
This is my absolute favorite banana bread recipe, I make it at least once a month. The kids fight over who gets the first slice every time I make it, lol!
superb recipe! crunchy on the outside but very moist inside. perfect combination with coffee! second time to make this one and everyone loves it as always. thank you for sharing the recipe.
Is it possible to put nuts and raisins ???
I have been cooking and baking for over 40 years. I have tried many different banana bread recipes, but this one is my favorite. I make it often. I love it, moist, dense, and very tasty. I also follow you on YouTube. You are great!
This is the best banana-bread!! just right amount of everything made it moist and with a nice crunch outside . It did not make it a day
Very forgiving recipe,thanks! I was sure I’d ruined this when I realised that while making this with a toddler assisting, I’d forgotten to add the milk and vanilla! I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was still very nice and moist. I did use an extra banana as I had that many overripe, so that might have helped. Looking forward to actually following the recipe correctly next time 🙂
I found this recipe along with ur channel a few years ago. You’re always my go to for a recipe before anyone else! I add a coffee cake crumb streusel topping to this banana bread, turning it into an extra decandent crumb cake that we love to have with coffee in the morning at my house. It never lasts more than a day or two! Lol! Thank you so much for the inspo!❤️
Just made this….and it’s not gonna last till tomorrow!! Thank you for the recipe!
This is an amazing banana bread. It was easy to follow and quick to make. I’ve made banana breads in the past that were good but I was looking for a nice moist one. I’m so glad to have found this one. It will stay as a family’s favorite. I LOVE IT!!!
I don’t have any buttermilk… could I use sour cream?
Hi Nancy,
I usually use a teaspoon or so in a cup of milk, stirring it up well. It gives me the same consistency of a buttermilk, without affecting the taste.
Hi ..Been looking for the best banana cake recipe. This looks great and i m gonna try it soon. But I hv difficulty in finding buttermilk at where i m staying. Can i substitute it with evaporated milk?
Can I freeze this after baking? Trying to do make ahead gifts 3 days before christmas!!
May I ask if I can skip the lemon juice part if I don’t have it readily available? Thank you!
Your site has become my absolute favorite and you crack me up too. Every recipe I make people are in awe. This is my go to, every time. One question for this recipe, can I use milk instead of buttermilk? Also, is lemon juice a must?
Thank you.
I’ve made this many times, and it’s so tasty! Just wondering – what size loaf pan do you usually recommend for this recipe? When I use my 9×5 pan, I have trouble getting this one cooked in the middle. Thanks!
I have made this recipe twice and both times out was delish. I add chocolate chips to it. The first time I had no buttermilk so I used almond milk as my liquid instead. It was delish. My husband doesn’t even care for bananas but he loved this bread. Your recipes never disappoint.
Found your YouTube channel a while back. And instantly fell in love with your personality and recipes! This banana bread is tasty everytime I make it! I add walnuts to mine and a second loaf freezes great. I find that it takes longer to bake than the recipe states. But 20 min extra with foil on the “outsides” is perfect!
This is THEE best banana bread I’ve ever had! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. I did not have buttermilk so I used 1T. Of vinegar and a cup of milk. Perfect! I give this two thumbs up!!
Do I have to adjust cooking time if i’m using a disposable loaf pan?
Thank you for this amazing recipe❤️
Omg I don’t bake much and this is literally my first time making banana bread and I made it for thanksgiving for my in-laws and it was a hit! I’m going to make this tomorrow I just bought some more bananas it’s going to be a banana party!
Can i make in stoneware mini loaf tray? Silly question but I’ve never made any type of bread recipe before. Looking forward to making this recipe. Thanks!
How bad is it if I don’t have lemon juice and is there something I can use instead?
Hi! I would like to bake this bread in mini disposable aluminium trays. May I know how long must I bake them at the same temperature? Thanks
Oh my God I have to say I am making banana bread again and using this recipe again. Used many of banana bread recipes but I absolutly fell in love with this one. Tasty, moist, and full of flavor.
Can you substitute sour cream for the buttermilk?
Can you make muffins out of this recipe ?
Hi! Is it ok to remove the cinnamon? Have you tried adding cornstarch as well? I think it would be more moist! And what would be the best topping on it? Thanks!
What size loaf pan are you using? Sounds delicious and I want to try it.
Crap! I don’t have buttermilk and can’t run out and get any. Can I sub something for that?
Can I used coconut oil instead of butter? And how much would I use? I have everything I need to make this except the butter!
Omigosh,my new word for this diva because she can cook,bake, girl is my go to chef! Your just a bag of secret yummy recipes! Thanks for saving me on many occasions when I cant figure out what to make! Thanks to you I can finally bake good rolls,bread…now this diva can cook .lol
Can this recipe be used for banana bread muffins?
I tried to deviate from this recipe once but I’ve learned that once you find something that just works, stop searching elsewhere! This is the recipe I come back to each time, it is so good and the banana bread somehow manages to disappear within a few days 😉
I made this banana bread on a Sunday and it was gone in two days! OMG it was so delicious..I found my favorite banana bread recipe!! This was so moist and delicious!
Thank you!
How many loaves can i make from the recipe?
325* F for the oven ?
Can I use 2% milk instead of buttermilk
LISTEN!! I made this banana bread and I have to say it was absolutely AMAZING! I literally have to make multiple loaves just so there is enough for everyone who found out I made it! Although there are many banana bread recipes out there, this one is definitely my “Go to!”
What size loaf pan do you use? I have a few different sizes. Not sure how full it should be? Thanks
Also made this recipe and believe batter was too much for loaf pan. Mine leaked over and made a mess in my new oven. Any tips on why this happened? Thanks
This recipe is AMAZING!! Banana bread was super moist as described and flavored just right! I included walnuts. I had enough batter for a loaf and 6 muffins, but I already have to make another batch!
OMG I followed your recipe my bread came out so so good and moist !!!!!! Thank you
I found this recipe prob 5yrs ago and i have not needed another. . I tweek little things. Like if my bananas super sweet i cut back on the sugar. Or choc chips, cinnamon cruch top or nuts…etc.. Banana nut oatmeal zucchini muffins. I just like to try different things. I make individual loafs or squares for the kids to grab as a snack or breakfast. My daughter was away at college and sent me pics one night crying and begging for my banana bread. Her roomates mom sent a loaf and the bread was dry and heavy without flavor. Lol. She was so disappointed. I’ll keep this one. Thank you
Love this recipe! Now my go-to for banana bread. I usually don’t like batter breads that use butter instead of oil because they aren’t as moist, but not here, along w the buttermilk and brown sugar — which gives it a slightly caramel flavor! Tastes amazing w the ‘naners!! I added mini choc chips, and it was delicious! Sometimes I use more brown than white sugar to enhance the caramel flavor, depending on how many and how old the bananas are. So good!
Great recipe!! My household loves this recipe!
Can substitute the buttermilk for 2 percent milk
Can you tell us how to do buttermilk from scratch?
How would I be if I skipped on the lemon juice..that’s the only item I dont have on hand.
Sorry I’m not a diva but I have a diva wife I made this bread for. Awesome recipe bread was moist and great tasting. My diva loved it too. Will be our go to recipe.
Im not much of a baker but mgt husband had been bothering me to bake him something so i tried this recipe. It is by far the best. Comes out great every time. Now my husband wants me to bake it every week
I made this last week and it is my new favorite banana bread recipe! Thanks so much! I love how moist it is and the little crunch on top. Would this freeze well if we make multiple loaves?
can you make the carrot cake recipe into bread
Omg, I don’t know what I did but I’ve been baking this for about 2 hours and it’s still raw in the middle but beautifully baked on the outside. What am I doing wrong
Made this last week it was great I’m going to make it again tonight very easy
Made this recipe and it was BOMB! tasted so good, was moist and delicious! Didn’t have buttermilk so i used heavy cream. Cant wait to try your other recipes!
.Your banana bread was delicious!!!! The best I have ever had! It was crisp on the outside and moist on the inside.Yum!Thank you for a great recipe
I’m out of white sugar could I use all brown sugar
This is my favorite banana bread recipe ever, but i am looking to make it gluten free and substitue the butter and buttermilk for non dairy buttermilk and non dairy butter. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
What size pan did you use? Is it a 2 8×3 pan recipe?
I loved the banana cake may family loves it. Fluffy and moist. Love to baked it again. Thanks for the recipe.
So I made this last weekend and my socks were on the other side of the room after the second bite. Incredibly delicious. I wanted to add some razzle dazzle so I was wondering if I could add a cheesecake filling. How would the recipe change if I did this? Would the cook time change? Thanks!
This is a great recipe! It came out very moist and fluffy. I added pineapple chunks and walnuts to mine, they only added to the flavor!
My mother recommended this recipe & I made this banana bread 1st, in my toaster oven because my oven wasn’t working, and it was delish. Now I’m back for seconds, in the oven of course, and can’t wait for the finished product. Thanks for such an amazingly delicious recipe!!
Hi! Is buttermilk a dry or wet ingredient? I am confused cos there is as well a ppwdered buttermilk. I wonder if there is a liquid buttermilk cos I haven’t seen one. Thank you! ?
This bread was so good! I did reduce the sugar amounts (personal preference only). I added a pinch of nutmeg. I do find that it needs some more crunch (personal preference)! Next time, I’ll add roasted walnuts! Very moist. I used Pyrex so I took 5 mins off the timer. I used a gas oven. I did like the slight crunch on the outside and the lush center though! Thanks! May the Lord JESUS, bless all the this young lady puts her hands too!
Could I make banana nut muffins with your Moist Banana Bread recipe and add walnuts? Is there anything I need to change in the recipe?
They look AMAZING!!! 🙂 I LOVE your recipes 🙂 🙂 🙂
Love this recipe. I was out of white sugar and used a little over a half a cup of brown and some honey (maybe 1 tbsp). I also doubled the baking powder and added choco chips. I am GF and used Bob’s Red Mill all purpose GF flour and it turned out GREAT! Other than that, stayed true to the recipe and it was moist and delicious!
Can I substitute apple sauce for the butter? Thanks so much.
Yes, you can. However, the texture will be denser.
Hi! Can I use this recipe for banana muffins? Thanks! Shay
I have tried many recipes for banana bread but this one is the best. Thank you so much.
I totally agree.
I tried it and oh my!!! very soft, moist and delicious. Didnt put as much sugar though, coz the bananas are already sweet
I don’t often leave comments, but this banana bread deserves it. I first tried this recipe about 2 months ago and have made at least 3 loaves every week since. My husband loves bananas, so I buy WAY too many so I have an excuse to make this bread 🙂 I follow the recipe very closely. I prefer a very moist, very banana forward bread so I often end up using a little more banana. It just depends on how many I have on hand. One other thing I love about this recipe is that it is very forgiving. I am more of a cook than a baker, and I am a pretty lazy baker. I love that with this recipe I can just beat the wet ingredients all together at once, then I just measure out my dry ingredients individually and dump them straight into the wet ingredients. Told you I am lazy! I use a spatula to incorporate it all so I don’t overmix and it turns out perfectly every time. You cannot go wrong with this recipe! I have also substituted Splenda for white sugar and cannot tell the difference.
Great recipe! Turned out amazing. Super moist like it promised. I was wondering what the calories, sugar, fat per slice was?
Seriously, your recipe is delicious! I do think I could have made 2 loafs from the batter! But it was so moist and delicious! Hands down the best! Thank you!
I made these without the half cup of white sugar (only used brown) and replaced buttermilk with yogurt. They were perfect. The sweetness was alright!
Regular or Greek yogurt?
I make mine using plain greek yogurt
Great recipe, came out perfect &’ moist, will definitley use this recipe everytime I make banana bread!
I made this exactly the way you had the recipe down and watched the video. Mine wasn’t that moist. Could you tell me what brand of flour you used. I know all flours are not created equal. Thank you from a well seasoned cook. I make everything we eat including bread
If you want some extra moisture, try adding a tablespoon of vegetable oil plus 1-2 tablespoons of applesauce. I also use plain Greek yogurt in place of the buttermilk
Gonna try this recipe today, will let you know how it turns out, I actually bought buttermilk the other day????????, was waiting to use it on something
I made this recipe today and it is absolutely fluffy. However I did not have lemon juice. Next time I will add an extra banana and probably another 1/2 cup of white sugar and walnuts because the taste is so blaaaaand!! Hopefully after I let it sit till the next day the flavors come out more. I’ll post results…other than that. I will be making this again with a few tweaks.
LUV this recipe! I did double the baking powder (breads do not rise well in very low/no humidity states) and added cranberries.
I have added orange zest to the recipe, as well as the juice of the orange to give it a tropical vibe. You can’t go wrong with adding other mix-ins. I used to put chocolate chips in it, but I like the cranberry orange flavor better.
Best banana bread ever. The whole family loved it. We rate this recipe 5/5.
This is my “go to banana bread “!! It never fails & the taste is Devine!! I add 3/4 cup larger sized chopped walnuts. Everything else remains the same. Freezes beautifully as well. Thanks so very much for ending my very long time search for the “Perfect Banana Bread”. Job very well done!!
Best banana bread I’ve ever made! I used a glass loaf dish, in order for the center to be done, my top edges got a bit dark as well. It was a wonderful texture with how moist the entire loaf was. Perhaps you could cover edges like a pie, not necessary thought
That’s interesting that a glass pan helps the center to cook. This is an issue I have with many of my loaf breads and cakes, the center doesn’t cook as quick as the other parts.
I made this banana bread and it seems to be really moist and I really like the crunch on the outside the only thing I’m not a big fan of is all the cinnamon. I think it has a little too much cinnamon in it but everything else is on the money!!
Do you recommend using salted or unsalted butter for your recipe?
Great recipe! I made into muffins with a yield of 12 generous sized. Bake for approx 20- 25 min.
Sista! This is the best banana bread on the planet! I made one bowl & MADE two loaves. My Mom rave like a maniac over the texture & taste. I abosolutly love this recipe! This will be the ONLY recipe I use til I leave this earth. Thank you for sharing this great recipe!
Yayyy! I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
This was such a great recipe. Only change I made was I used vanilla yogurt instead of buttermilk. It was outstanding. Light and moist on the inside, not too sweet with a nice thin crispy crust. Great banana flavor. Delish! ♥️
Ok, so I didn’t have buttermilk so I had to use sour cream.. I also use gluten-free flour, I had some wholewheat but it doesn’t look as though you can sub that (I tried one recipe with it instead of “white whole wheat”, which I had to google coz, wth?? But it was sooooooo bad y’all, so I was really nervous about this one!). It turned out GREAT! All I would say is, too much sugar. I usually use recipes that sub honey for sugar, so to me, when I taste real sugar, it’s kind of like when people can tell that sweeteners are used, it’s like all I can taste is SUGAR! I only used half too.. so, I’m assuming that the brown sugar is what makes it crispy on the outside? I’m wondering if there’s any way I can sub out some of that sugar.. maybe using honey instead of the white sugar, but still using the brown?
Nobody seems to have gotten any answers here, so if anyone else could help me out, I’d love you forever!
I have no buttermilk ? can I use Greek yoghurt or something instead?
I don’t have buttermilk in the house so I used greek yogurt and it turned out great! I used the same equivalent of greek yogurt as you would have used for buttermilk. The kids and hubby loves it! The second time I made it I used about 1/4 – 1/2 cup chocolate chips and it was great as well!
I make my own buttermilk. I pour the amount of plain milk into a measuring cup, and add a splash of lemon juice or white vinegar. Stir at let set about 5 minutes. It will thicken slightly and works perfectly.
Love, love, love!! I’ve made a lot of recipes and it is truly the best I’ve ever made. Everybody rating it lower because they had to change things has nothing to do with the original recipe. Excellent! Thanks for sharing
Thank you Nan! So glad you enjoyed!
I know this was awhile ago but for the future I just wanted to let you know… you can add lemon juice or vinegar to milk and it makes it sour and you have buttermilk.
I tried this and it was absolutely delicious. Exactly as promised, moist on the inside, sightly crisp texture on the outside. Buttery on top. The best I have ever made, thank you!
I’m excited to bake this delecious recipe. What size loaf pan would recommend?
THE BEST BANANA BREAD EVER!!
What’s the calorie count on this? Btw its amazing and delicious very moist!
Very simple recipe but the results are uber delicious!! Friends , family and coworkers enjoyed the banana bread! I did substitute the buttermilk with vanilla yogurt and added nutmeg !! My new favorite !
This moist banana bread is terrible! Don’t waste your time unless you want a flat loaf. The recipes leavening agents are way way off! Total waste of ingredients.
You are ridiculous. I’ve never had a problem with this recipe and it is absolutely fool-proof. I’ve been making this banana bread for every major holiday and family event since I first discovered it in 2013, to this day, it’s still the best baking recipe I’ve ever found. Thank you Divas Can Cook for sharing this wonderful recipe.
Should the butter be salted or unsalted?
unsalted
I don’t typically “Follow” blogs. You have provided consistently great recipes! I have used several of your recipes. I am in the process of developing a blog myself and understand the concept of joining and following. Your work is wonderful and I appreciate your recipes. I am a big fan of this recipe. Please continue to provide content worth coming back to. I also love your beef rib recipe!
I have made this three times now.
This time, I doubled the recipe and made a loaf with chocolate chips.
It s hands down the best banana bread recipe, even my husband who usually turns his nose up, has flipped for it!
I love Banana cake! This sounds like a really great way to eat it too! MasterCakes
O…M….G! This is the best banana bread I have ever tasted, and my first time making one. It is so moist, a lil crunch on top. You can taste the combination of bananas and cinnamon. Soooooo delish ? This will be a Christmas Eve tradition set for my family.
Is this powdered buttermilk that you used? All i have i powdered buttermilk. Thanks
First time making banana bread and it came out absolutely delicious!!! Thank you so much for this easy and great recipe ?❤️
This was my first time attempting to cook banana nut bread. It is moist and perfectly tender with full flavor. I used toasted pecans instead of the traditional walnuts. Added a nice round nutty flavor. I think I missed the recommendation for what size loaf pan to use so I could not use all of the batter for fear that it would overcook out of the pan. NO worries, I just went with what I thought was the right amount in the pan and it came out perfectly. No problems with it rising. I cooked it for 1 hour. I melted about 2 tbsp of butter over the bread immediately after it came out of the oven. I think this will be my ” go to” banana nut bread recipe. My other half is grinning ear to ear as I write this and he sits beside me eating a slice. You were right…the second day brings out all the flavor. Great Recipe and easy to follow!
This was awesome! Didn’t have buttermilk so used Hellman’s Mayo. So moist and flavorful with a great crust!
Love the banana bread recipe thanks
Amazing recipe! Used plain greek yogurt instead of buttermilk and added 1 cup of walnuts. This is definitely my new banana bread recipe 🙂
I love how this bread turns out. I add ginger and nutmeg and cut back cinnamon to like 1/2 tsp. I use about 3 C.bananas sprinkled with half a lemon ‘s juice. Amazing
Omg second time making this recipe an still freaking amazing I decided to try them as muffins same everything just had to bake for 25 minutes !!!!My go to banana bread !!!
I’ve tried this banana recipe twice now and they came out great both times! A winning recipe is when you whatever recipe you’re making comes out good consistently and this one is a winner for me. The first time I made the loaf with walnuts. I made the mistake of baking it at 350 for 1 hour. It was slightly overdone but it was still moist and good – yum! The second time I made four loaves (regular) and a dozen muffins with chocolate chips – double yum. My family is highly critical of my baking and even they said it tasted almost as good as my mom’s recipe – that I have yet to make consistently in spite of numerous attempts.
Honestly, this recipe is so moist and banana-y that you can’t have just one piece. I ate the whole loaf over 4 days it was that good. I used 1/2 cup brown sugar as suggested and I added a little nutmeg for an extra bit of spice. I highly recommend adding walnuts unless you have a nut allergy. One thing to note: this bread tastes even better the next day (you gotta taste it to believe it). So, if you’re planning to bring this bread to an event, I would recommend making it a day ahead and then hiding it so that it doesn’t get eaten by the snacking monsters.
Hi I have never made banana bread and i cant wait! I want to adapt this recipe for my boyfriends 3 layer birthday cake. is it possible to do this? what temperature would I need and do I need any more mixture? Thanks!
Great recipe, we made this for dessert tonight, substituting sour cream for the buttermilk, removed the cinnamon and added chocolate chips. It was moist and really fluffy. Thank you so much!
Just made this today, delicious! I made the vegan version: flax eggs, coconut milk, and ACV. Delicious! It was more of a fluffy cake texture, which I love. I also jazzed it up with some PB chips and mini dark chocolate chips.
I made this recipe and it turned out perfectly. I’m saving this recipe as my go to easy to prepare and always delicious Banana Bread recipe! Thank you! I’d share a pic but I don’t know how to add one in this comment 🙂
THese were DELICIOUS! I doubled the recipe which made two smaller loaves and 9 regular-sized muffins! super moist and soft..not too sweet!
I roughly chopped some almonds and sprinkled on top before baking…these turned out amazing. Definitely saving this recipe and making again!!
This is the my second time making the bread. It is AMAZING!! I am hooked on to this recipe!!
Amazing recipe! I added a shredded carrot, half cup of walnuts, half cup of dark chocolate chips, and about a quarter cup of raisins. O.M.G.!!!!!
I used this recipe but added a tsp of allspice and pecans and walnuts. It was the best I’ve ever made. So moist and delicious.
this is a perfect banana bread recipe i love it perfect thanks for the recipe
This is the best banana bread recipe ever. I kid you not. Use brown bananas with hardly any yellow left on the outside. Do not over mix the flour, just like she said. You will love your life.
Delishious. Moist inside slightly Crunchy on top. I believe it has too much cinnamon so next time I’ll cut that in half. Overall this is the best banana bread I’ve ever made.
I made this today! Amazing! Also your recipe video is the best thing I’ve seen all day I love that so much and the voiceover lol thanks for an amazing recipe
This recipe is amazing! I’ve made it a few times now, and I can’t get enough! I do have a question though- a lot of recipes usually don’t incorporate buttermilk; how do you figure out how much buttermilk to incorporate into your bake? Is there a set ratio?
I love banana bread but it never comes out moist enough. This recipe is fabulous! The whole family loves it.
This is the best and have made it about 15 times since finding the recipe a few years ago! Thank you for sharing.
-K
Best recipe ever. I actually think it should be illegal it’s that good. If only I could describe the smell that permeates your house
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Great recipe! Made with regular milk instead of buttermilk and came out perfect. Also added walnuts. The crust was golden and inside kept moist for a week!
This recipie was great! I made a few tweaks to veganize it because my housemate is lactose intolerant and allergic to eggs. Replace the buttermilk with almond milk + vinegar, eggs with flax eggs, and butter with oil! Everyone was impressed! I also had to use a bundt pan because I didn’t have a loaf pan – 55 minutes in the oven did the trick.
My search for the best banana bread is over.This is it! Made your recipe today and loved it.
I made this recipe and added both walnuts and chocolate chips and it turned out amazing!!! I followed every step. I will use this recipe every time I make banana bread from now on. I just wish I could pin it to my Pinterest board.
Why cant I get the Pin It buttons to work on this particular recipe?
I made this banana bread last week and it requested again this week. I added mini chocolate chips. It is very moist and flavorful. I like the addition of buttermilk.
Great recipe thanks and can be tweeked for health concious people. I used only half cup of muscvado sugar…6 very ripe bananas…half cup extra virgin olive oil instead of butter and it came out perfect after 45mins. Love to eat this with plain yoghurt mmmmmmm!
I work as pastry chef at a private restaurant for Harvard Yale and Princeton members and have made this recipe for them and everyone just can’t eat enough! Thank you for such a good combination of ingredients. I’ve added one more banana instead of more sugar and it comes out just as great! Thank you Divas!
I went with the receipe and was astonished at the outcome..Thanks for sharing such an Amazing recipe!
Very moist and taste gooood!
I DID IT. I did it last and Ive got the receipts. We’re still eating it. Its SOOOOOO MOIST. The moment I didnt see anymore flour I STOPPED mixing. I got nervous because yours looks more “liquidy” in the video than mine did last night. I also had my over at 375 instead of 325, but turned it down once I put my bread in the oven. I had it in for an hour and it was DIVINE. Tomorrow night, Im making Gma Barb’s biscuits… and I will TRY to mayo over the biscuits when they come out the oven. I got a lot of STANK looks when I said mayo on biscuits but…. I GOT THIS !
I love this recipe! It was the first time trying it. My family loved it. No more throwing away overripe bananas! It is definitely a keeper!!!
This is seriously amazing banana bread. I added chocolate chips and walnuts to mine. My daughter helped me make it. So good!
This recipe is awesome, I only changed a few things, i only added 1 cup of banana’s , instead of adding just butter I did half butter and half oil, made it even more moist, I also used cake flower instead of regular all purpose flour and lastly I added almond essence, 1 tsp of ginger powder and 1 tsp of nutmeg – explosion of flavor absolutely amazing!!!
I made this loaf, and it’s so good. Moist on the inside, with a bit of crunch on top, not too sweet, but full of flavor. Everything and more. I wondered if you had any suggestions for modifying this into muffins or even mini-muffins? I’m great at following instructions, but not so much improving when it comes to cooking. It tends to be pretty disastrous. Any advice would be awesome.
I made a loaf tonight and regular size muffins. I cooked the muffins for about 20 min. They came out super moist, but did not have that crunch on the top. They were definitely cooked and I didn’t want to overcook them so I took them out, but I wonder if I had left them in a little longer if they would have gotten crunchy on top.
Jessica
use the Same recipe, just bake less time like a cupcake…Do your toothpick check.
I realize its been a while since you commented, but I made both regular muffins and mini. Regular were perfectly cooked by 20 minutes and the mini muffins at 8 minutes.
I just make scoop this into my muffin tons and they come out the same
Omg i just made this and this is the best recipe i have had in the longest time!!! I added 1\2 teaspoon of ground ginger and nutmeg. Delicious!!!
I’ve never tried making this bread since I’m not a fan but a friend gave me some and liked it little did i know that my fiancé liked it too so we decided to make some and OMG it came out so good. It was my first time too. Thank you so much for the recipe!!!
This bread is deliciousssss!!! This is the first time a banana bread has worked for me. The texture was exactly like how you described it would be: crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside.
I have tried few of banana bread recipes but this is absolutely perfect moist banana bread. Thank you for sharing. Indeed, you made me happy baking this . I will bake this for my mom and sister, can’t wait to share it.
Best banana bread I’ve ever made! Super moist. My go to recipe from now on and Ice made over 50 recipes in my years.
a naive but sincere question: why is unique about this recipe that makes the banana bread moist? mine usually turns out to be dry! (i’ll certainly give your recipe a try! thank you.)
Thank you for the recipe, it it is perfectly moist on inside and crunchy in outside… It is beautiful only I can taste the salt in it, I’d definitely make it again but with less salt or use unsalted butter.
Thank you so much for the wonderful banana cake recipe! God bless you all! 🙂 Peace, love, light & joy to you all.
I made 2 loaves this morning and took one to a friend’s house. OMG! It was gone in less than 10 minutes. This will be a staple in my recipe collection. AWESOME!!!
I love you and every single one of your recipes! My banana bread came out amazing thank you!
After searching and searching for a banana bread with buttermilk recipe online I found this one. But now, it’s time to start dinner. lol It looks great and I can’t wait to try it…….tomorrow! Thanks for sharing. Will keep you posted.
You’re funny and have spunk. I love that, and because of your personality, I’m making this!
I made your banana bread for work and it was a huge hit! Very moist and flavorful.
Oh….my…Goodness!!!!! I love this recipe. The ingredients are like my recipe but the technique is different. You are so right by emphasizing about stirring to much. Stirring flour to much results in a harder bread. I have now replaced my recipe with yours. Thank you so much!!!
BEST BANANA BREAD RECIPE EVER!!! Came out perfect. First time making it! Thank you so much 🙂
Looks like a great recipe. I will be making banana bread today and will let you know how it comes out, using your recipe.
Thank you for sharing.
Rey
Can we use toaster oven to bake this cake
Can i use 1/2 and 1/2 milk instead of buttermilk
Best banana bread recipe I’ve baked & tasted! Yum Yum Yum!!!
Awesome recipe! Family loves it, moist, delicious, is not oily, and does not crumb. Soo good, making mini loaves as gifts to family, friends, neighbors, teachers. Thanks Diva M!!!
I tried your recipe today. This was the first time I was making Banana Bread and it came out to be PERFECT! Thank You so much. I followed the exact recipe with exact measurements. I made it in the evening around 5 and by 7pm hardly one slice is left.
What is the size of the loaf pan?
What meant AUSI =Australian metrics
Hi, What is the 2 cups flour in gram ? I just read, the Husi metric 1 cup = 150 gr. And US , 1 cup = 128 gr.
Which one that you use? Thanks
O wow thank you much i found the right recipe for my banana cake i cook the perfect banana moist cake
Loved this video. Great instructions. In the oven now!
I’m 20 yr old first time baker, really. I’m horrible at it, end up burning stuff, messing up measurements and screwing up ingredients but I made this and it came out so nice! I barely ate any myself because I was so excited to let everyone else try it! Thank you so much for this amazing recipe, there’s a second loaf in the oven as we speak 🙂
Can I leave out the butter milk
If you do not have buttermilk you can substitute yogurt or milk and lemon – 1/2 tsp of lemon juice and milk to make a 1/2 cup – let sit 5 minutes
This recipe is great turned out really nice banana bread the only thing i would do next time is omit cinnamon i found that is taking away the banana flavor that is why it is called banana bread or loaf not cinnamon bread. I guess if you like cinnamon it would be ok but i am trying different recipes and i will use this one again just wont add the cinnamon
HAPPY BAKING
Often times… spices(cinnamon) enhance flavors(bananas)…in this case
Hmm, possibly.. I didn’t taste much banana either and I put in 4.. I seem to taste it more towards the middle of the bread. I actually thought it had too much sugar.
My family and I just can’t get enough of this banana bread. It’s delicious.
Loved this banana bread! My family gobbled it up!
I loved this recipe. this bread came out phenomenal Thank you. !
what if you need to make mini loafs do you cut the cook time ? thinking of making this for our faith group that visits new comers and those who come to visit our church
this was everything!! thank you so much for posting!! sooo yummy! going into my regular rotation!
I tried this recipe and it turned out amazing ????, my kids loved it. So did I, my first trial and it was a success. Thanks for sharing. ????????
I love how simple this recipe was. It was a hit for my family this weekend. i baked it saturday and there was only a 1/3 piece left by sunday morning. They are begging me to bake it again. This was my first time ever baking banana bread and i am so glad i found the perfect recipe for it. the only change was i used half and half milk because i couldn’t find the buttermilk. all thumbs up to you!!
I made this recipe and ate the entire loaf by myself. I’m not ashamed. I told my sister and she made 5 loaves and just made another 5 loaves this week. Divas can cook is now in my reportiore.
Thank you.
I will be using this recipe for a very long time! This bread came out so moist and dense, I love it! Even my toddler approves. ????
could i replace the butter with same amount of vegetable oil?
I’m on the hunt for a really great banana bread. This recipe sounds perfect! I can’t wait to whip it up tonight. Thanks for sharing 🙂
So i tried this recipe hiwever i didnt have all the ingredients so i used cake flour in stead of all purpose “same amount” no lemon juice no baking soda and instead of buttermilk i used sour cream. And i have to say it came out perfect! Slight crunch on the edges and amazingly moist on the inside. So if you dont have everything dont fret something great can still come out of it 🙂
Oh my!!! Best Banana Bread ever!!! Thank you so very much for your recipe. Getting ready to try your recipe for your zucchini bread next.
What would be the cooking time if you split it into two smaller loaves??
When splitting into 2 loaves, the time decreased to 35 – 40 minutes. Check both loaves at 35 minutes and adjust timing accordingly.
Hi when I make banana i can taste the baking soda/powder the tingle or metallic taste should I add less stir more or do you have any suggestions
This nana bread is the bomb dot com! Sooo much better than other recipes I’ve tried. My coworkers gobble it up as soon as they see the loaves in my office! The only things I usually add are some homemade candied pecans for the topping, some toasted walnuts inside, and a sprinkle of brown sugar on top before it bakes. I just LOOVE the texture. This baby is a winner!
Omg your additions sound so good!!!
I’ve been making banana bread for years with different recipes and even combining some of them. The recipe is PERFECT no modification needed. It’s quite flavorful, very moist, and with perfect denseness. Thank you so much for this recipe, it will be our family’s favorite from now on. I can’t wait to make the spicy fried chicken and red velvet cake.
Thanks so much hun!!
Hi Monique,
Greetings from the Philippines!
I made this recipe several times and it was always a hit! So glad I found the perfect recipe. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂
Question, can I use wheat flour instead of the white one? If yes, does it have the same measurements?
Thank you!
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Yay so glad you liked it! I’ve never made this with all wheat but I have done half wheat and half white with success.
Love this recipe but I want to do it in mini loaves. How long would I cook them for? And do I grease flour the individual mini pans?
Hey Monique,I have made this recipe twice and will make it again today!I love your videos and your recipes.My three year old son call you “Hi Guys”! “He says, mommy I want to watch Hi Guys”,it’s so cute!Thank you so much for sharing your recipes!
Hi This is the most amazing, moist banana bread I have ever had!! Thank you for sharing your recipe. I did used mayonnaise instead of buttermilk, it turned out great! I also doubled the recipe to get 2 loaves, one is just regular walnut banana bread and the other is chocolate banana bread, they both turned out amazing! This is now my go-to banana bread! =)
Five Star recipe
I’ve tried two recipes from your website and they both turned out to be absolutely delicious! Red velvet is to die for and this banana bread is super good…. my friend loved it! Although i made them into cupcakes and adjusted the baking time… it turned out be even more wonderful… thank you so much for the recipes… 😉
Monique,
Have you ever considered being on the food network?
They have the next food network star competition that I think you would win and would have an amazing show, not only are your recipes amazingly good and easy to follow, also your writing skills are superb, you make me want to make your recipes. your descriptions are so detailed and enticing that I can imagine the taste before I even make it.
Not an easy task for anyone and you’ve seemed to master it.
So go already and submit an addition tape and I will watch every week and vote for you!!!!!
Awww thanks so much Brandi! You are too kind! Hey, who knows!!
I made the Banana Bread this weekend and I have to say it was absolutely the “best” recipe I’ve ever used. It was moist, tasteful and a huge hit with the family. This will be my recipe for Banana Bread from now on. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Nadine McGee
I’m so glad you all enjoyed!!!
What happen if I don’t use buttermilk? Will it effect the taste much? It’s abit hard to find here
Can this banana bread be frozen?
I’m really excited about this recipe my first batch is in the oven right now. The only think is it has been and hour and 15 minutes and the middle is still liquid. It’s probably just my oven right?
My nephew and I went on a banana bread baking spree. He wanted to learn how to make it, and I wanted to finally have a go to banana bread recipe. My other recipes never turned out quite well, often too tough, not sweet enough or without enough distinctive banana taste. This recipe was easily the hands down winner among the family and friends that came to sample all the selections. We used 4 large bananas, because we had one left and didn’t want to waste it, and we used 3/4 cup of brown sugar, because we like ours to be on the sweeter side. We also added an equal parts brown sugar and crushed walnuts topping to the top before baking. We baked them as muffins and came out with 18 overly generous sized muffins (he is still learning how full to fill the cups). Thank you so much for the recipe, it will be the one we make from now on around here.
Can brown sugar be used instead of White sugar?
I made this with yogurt to replace buttermilk. The bread rose beautifully in the oven but collapse as it cooled. When cut, the bread appeared very dense. I suspect it’s the yogurt and possible over mixing.
I’m making this today, for some friends who are coming over tomorrow to help up move. We’re making them steaks and having drinks afterwards, and I thought a nice banana bread for dessert after a hot my day of moving would hit the spot. This seems likely me it will be delightful! ???????? I used your biscuit recipe (which is heaven on Earth, by the way…I’ll be making those on Sunday for Father’s Day ????), and son i always check your site when I’m looking for “the best” recipe. Love you ladies!! xoxo
I added honey as well! I like the milk addition, moist and delicious. Had the entire house smelling home-made w/Love!!! Thank you Queen Diva!!!! ♡♡♡《☆☆☆☆☆》
Made this today and it’s so good!! Perfect and easy.
Turned out amazing! I did change one thing, as I was out of buttermilk, I used peach yoghurt thinned slightly with a bit of milk. Yum! I’ll be sticking with this for sure!
Could you tell me what’s the size of your baking pan in cm, please? I’ve made this recipe a couple of times but I baked it in a tube-form cake pan cause I didn’t have a loaf pan, and it turned out great!
Could you add chocolate chips to this?
Looks like yummy and moist! I will try this one soon…
amaaaaazing i just made the banana bread and it absolutely delicious thx for sharing your recipe Diva
Wow this recipe is impressive!! Most delectable moist banana bread I have ever tried or made! I added strawberries and coconut to mine to add some complexity but definitely a five star recipe!!
absolutely delicious
I would like to know if they will turn out as muffins? And what would the baking time be? Thank you for your time
Hello- can I leave out the lemon? I’m assuming it’s used as a preservative for freezing purposes. I’m allergic and wanted to make sure it didn’t serve as specific purpose. Sounds great and I’m looking forward to making it!
OMG!! This is the best banana bread ever made I’ve used a recipe that I’ve had for years and I wanted to change up. This is the most moist and flavorful banana bread I’ve ever made. Thanks for posting the recipe it will be my go-to recipe from now on! PS I Love walnuts so I added about 3/4 cup to 1 cup of chopped walnuts to the batter. It’s amazing!!!!!
I made this recipe today for Easter Brunch with all of my family and out of town relatives. It was a huge hit! Thank heavens because this was the first time that I have ever tried it. I had to go for it! : ) It just sounded so delicious, the recipe was super simple to follow, and it did not disappoint. I love Banana Bread and I make it all of the time this will be my new go to.
Pls let me know the substitute for the 2 eggs in this recipe..I want to try it badly..
I’ve made this recipe five or six times now, and every time I’m stunned by how great it is! I’ll never use another banana bread recipe again. It’s so moist and dense and perfect! The only thing I change is that I add a little cinnamon, brown sugar, and honey to the melted butter that I brush on at the end. Yum!!!
I’m so glad you liked it Meaghan!!! Those additions sound great!
The first time I have felt compelled to make a comment on a recipe site/blog. This truly is the best banana bread I have ever made and I looked for a couple of decades for a holy grail banana bread recipe. This is it…I am done looking. I am renaming this…Holy Grail Banana Bread recipe
Made this recipe today- it’s my new favorite! So moist and flavorful. Followed recipe exactly except added toasted pecans. This one’s a winner!
I just made this recipe and it’s ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! Best banana bread I’ve ever made!
I am so glad you enjoyed it Daniela!!!!! 🙂 Thanks so much!
Thank for trying it out Daniella!
I have a 1lb loaf tin, will that work for this recipe. And also my oven is a Gas Oven, will this change the cooking time at all?
Hi!325 is F or C?sorry rhis os the 1st time gonna bake,thank u
WOW, we loved this recipe! Everything you said it was and more. I had so many bananas so I doubled the recipe and baked it in a 9×12 pan, it turned out great.
So glad you enjoyed it Sheila!
Yhank you for sharing
I made it on Sunday and by Monday there was barely any left. It was delicious. My go to receipe going forward. 5 stars. I don’t know why it wasn’t allowing me to give it a 5 stars rating.
Finally ! Best banana bread recipe I’ve ever tried.
I always come back to this recipe! The best! I have room to put a little extra banana and sugar if I have a sweet tooth.
I have to say this recipe- AMAZING!!! I have made this banana bread more times that I can count and it has become a family favorite. Thank you for such a delicious recipe.
I just made this recipe tonight and I made the mistake of pouring too much batter into the mini loaf pans but OH MY GOD…. it is so gooooood. I’ve already eaten half a mini loaf and it hasn’t even cooled off yet. Thank you for this recipe!!!!
Thanks for sharing this! I just baked this morning, and oh boy!
I love the recipe and have made it many times,
I do not love the new share it bar on the left side of the screen. It blocks the view of the recipe, please remove
I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for delicious and fluffy banana bread! Thank you for sharing it with us!
I sincerely agree … this is the best moist Banana Bread I’ve ever tasted. Thank you so much for sharing.
I made this recipe yesterday. The only thing I changed was to add one more teaspoon of cinnamon, because I love me some cinnamon! It was a huge hit with my family! I will be making this again and again. Thanks for creating and sharing!
I secretly enjoy when my bananas get too brown because then I have an excuse to make this bread. Excellent recipe! Thank you!
We made it and it was so good love it very happy with it
I don’t even know where to begin. One of the best banana breads I’ve made ever. Ive baked maybe four loaves already. Thank you so much for this recipe. My bf and his family love it. 😉
You are right! Super moist and delicious. My new go to recipe. Thank you!
I’ve been making banana breads for 40+ years and never tasted one this delicious!! Wonderful texture, flavor and so moist. This recipe is a keeper!!
Monique! Girl, you hit the jackpot with this one! so easy and so delicious. a great alternative for those over ripened bananas.
The best recipe. Easy to make!
This was my first time making banana bread FROM SCRATCH! It was amazing!!! Everyone in my family loved it! It was moist and very flavorful. 5 stars from me!
I made this and it was fabulous!!! Moist and delicious;. Thanks for sharing this recipe
I want to make this tonight and have everything but the buttermilk. Can I substitute half and half or 2% milk in place of the buttermilk? Thanks. Merry Christmas1
What size loaf pan ?
Can I substitute milk or half and half instead of buttermilk?
Let me start by saying that your recipes are life changing. And I love them! Now my question is that I love this recipe and tried it millions of times. Now I wanted to make some muffins using this recipe, would that work? Please and thank you!
This is honestly the best banana bread I’ve ever made. It was such a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone was fighting who was going to have the leftovers. But there weren’t any!! T
I agree, I made it two days in a row!
This is the best banana bread recipe ever. It turned out soo well. Thanks for the recepie.
I had enough bananas to make two loaves today. Followed this recipe step-by-step from mixing the ingredients to cooling and both times the banana bread came out very moist which is what I was searching for. And yes, because ovens vary, I checked my bread an hour in and the top seemed to be browning “way ahead” of the middle. So, I lightly placed a piece of aluminum foil on top of the loaf before returning it into the oven for the remaining 10 minutes and what I got was the most moist banana bread I have made following a recipe on line. And, not overly sweet to me – Just right. Thank you for sharing and will be trying your other recipes, too, especially the mac-n-cheese!! Yes, Divas can cook!!
AMAZING! I’ve tried so many recipes and this one is exactly what I’ve been looking for. My husband and family loved it! Thank you 🙂
Hello there and thank you for sharing this recipe. I can’t wait to try it as it looks really yummy but…..I am in Africa at the moment and no buttermilk here – any chance to replace it with something else and still make the perfect banana bread???
This batter bough!! ???????? ???? Just popped it in the oven before there was no batter to even bake! Lol! If the bread tastes just as good, we’re in the building!! ????????
I made this several times last year and it was a big hit. Now getting ready to make a couple for a family gathering. I personally consider it to be the best banana nut bread I’ve ever eaten. It’s worth the effort, no doubt about it. Thanks again, Mo!
Hello, pls help,,,
I cant find buttermilk here in our place… What could be the possible substitute? Thank you so much!!
I made this recipe last night and right before I went to place in the oven, I saw the unused buttermilk. lol. Needless to say, I added. I also left in 5 minutes too long because my dinner was so tasty that I forgot. Whoops.
I do not even like bananas but this bread was amazing even with the minor mishaps! We had it for breakfast this morning. Yum!
Your recipes have not steered me wrong yet!
Simply amazing!!!
This is the best banana bread recipe I have tried so far! Very moist and flavorful. My husband raved about it and even went to the store to buy more bananas so I could make another loaf.
This is SO GOOD!!!! My husband does not like nuts (:( )- so didn’t use any and it is still perfect!!!
This is THE BEST banana bread I have ever made; the loaf didn’t even last a full 24 hours. My 9 year old son said “it is like God is dancing on my taste buds!” I am going to take that as a heck of a compliment, lol.
If I omit the buttermilk, should I replace it with something else?
By the way….I use your recipes all the time…the best!
Best banana bread recipe ever..it was so soft, moist and flavorful.. add almond nuts instead to the recipe and it was perfection. Thanks Divas can cook.
Just made some famous banana bread but this time I add some Barbados rum and spice… Taste like the bomb I will be making these as Christmas gifts for family and friends.
Hi
I made this bread today and followed the exact procedure. But mine turned out very dense and heavy. What could’ve gone wrong?
You stirred bit too much
Hi
If I want to add chopped walnuts to the banana bread mixture, please let me know the quantity measurement. Also should the walnuts be roasted first?
Thanks.
WOW! this is my first time to make banana nut bread. It is in the oven now. my husband and i tasted the batter and we can’t wait. this will be the longest hour and ten minutes every. thank you for such a bomb recipe. I also added in walnut halves about 1/2 to 3/4 cup. Yummy !!!!!!!!!!!!!
This recipe is sooooo good! My entire family enjoyed it. This is definitely a keeper. Thank you!
Everyone asks me for this recipe when I make this!!!
I don’t know why but the first 2 times I made this is was absolutely perfect I highly recommend..
but the last time I made it I added chocolate chips and put 2 loaves in the oven and one was ready after an hour, toothpick came out clean, but I had to leave the other one in for 10 more mins and it still wasn’t cooked properly in the center, toothpick did not come off clean.. help!! and I usually make 2 at a time but this is the first time it happened!! help
I’m not American, but I guess you meant 325 Farenheit not Celsius right? Cause my oven didn’t have 325 and I put it on for 225 and it burned on the top before is was cooked in the middle. 🙁
Made this today. It was ok but nothing special. Still searching for a great banana bread recipe
Thank you for sharing it
I made this last week…AWESOME! So moist! ????
This is seriously the best banana bread recipe out there. Every time I make it, people go insane over it. I’ve even made the batter into pancakes because I didn’t want to wait for it to bake, and that was delicious, too! I had to modify the amounts a little for that, but I used all the same ingredients. Thank you!
looks delicious thanks for sharing……Is there a substitute for the buttermilk? can i use regular milk instead?
I have tried many banana bread recipes and this one to me is THE BEST I even like it better than the baker style ban…bread recipe by divascancook. Also I love the tip to let the mixture sit for 20 minutes before putting it in the oven. Thanks Divas
Could I use coconut oil instead of butter? (My hubby and I try to avoid dairy if possible)
I also plan to add zuchini to this and use bobs red mill 1-1 gluten free flour?
Thanks! 🙂
Was looking for a new recipe as the ones i have tried in the past were dry. This one is nice and moist. Best recipe i have found yet. Did a double batch and used half for muffins cooked 20 min
This is my sixth time making this recipe so I thought it was time to leave a review. My kids and hubby absolutely loveee this bread, is moist and it has just the right balance of flavor. I’m making it a sixth time because hubs wants to take the entire loaf to the office, apparently they all love it!
Only change I made was substitute the butter milk for regular soy milk the silk brand because one of the kiddos has dairy allergy. This bread taste super good the next day and it smells like heaven.. Too bad there is never enough for the next day.. I won’t store it on the fridge because I found it dries ( if it makes any sense lol)
Thanks for this awesome recipe!!
This is my go-to banana bread recipe! Thank you for sharing!
I plan to gift the banana bread the day after I bake it. How best to store it until tomorrow? Fridge or not to Fridge?
I Love Banana Bread and this one is by far the best. It is so good, I had to put it out of sight just to keep from constant nibbling. Thanks for the recipe!!!
I absolutely love this recipe! So moist and delicious my Grandmother loves it with her coffee.
Alright…it’s in the oven! I have issues with following recipes… which sometimes turns out horrible, but we’ll see!
Nutmeg, rum soaked bananas, cinnamon and coconut oil added…………….
This is a great recipe. I substituted Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free flour, and it worked really well. My husband doesn’t always enjoy gluten free recipes as they are often dry, but this was still moist so he couldn’t tell much of a difference. I also didn’t have buttermilk on hand so I made my own. (Mix 1/2 tbs lemon juice to 1/2 c milk and let sit for 10 minutes). The hint of cinnamon is a great idea too. This is definitely a favorite banana bread recipe, and I’ve tried many.
LOVE this recipe so tasty, It’s my absolute favorite!
I lost a recipe I used whenever I craved Banana bread in the past, and I came across this one. I absolutely love it as did my family. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
I have tried this many times because my grandmother in law super love it. Thanks for sharing
Awesome !! I tried it
It smells so good! Soft! Lovely !
I made this recipe this past weekend – Very very good! I doubled the recipe so I can freeze a loaf! Everyone enjoyed it and you got a big thumbs up from everyone!
I just made this recipe over the weekend and this is absolutely AMAZING!!! And even tasted better the next day.. It was so moist and has a lot of substance and lots of flavor!!
I didn’t have butter milk but substitute for this is 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and let set for about 15 minutes.
This is must try recipe as you will love it!!!
The BEST banana bread I’ve ever had!
I also tried this recipe and i really appreciate .its so yummy.thanks for posting this recipe.God bless.
I made it this morning and it tasted SOOOO good! Thank you for this recipe!
I watched the video for this recipe on youtube last night, so I had to give it a try this morning. It’s soooo good! My parents are eating some right now… they really like it! Thanks for sharing, Monique! You are AWESOME!
Thank you Monique for sharing this recipe. I took this to work and a lot of people gave me a lot of feedback, it was delicious!. Thank you again, hope all is well?.
This recipe is amazing! The bread is so moist and flavorful. The recipe went straight to the top of my list. I didn’t have any buttermilk, so I put the lemon juice in 2% milk instead of with the bananas. I had to bake mine an extra 10 minutes.
I have made this bread at least a dozen times now and it is fabulous each and every time. It freezes like a dream and everyone loves it!
I made this today and it turned out really good! The best banana bread recipe worth sharing! Thank you for the recipe.
Hi Monique
I tried your recipe the taste was awesome .I had preheat the oven for 10mins and then baked the bread for 45mins .
the taste is absolutely fantastic but the bread base got black and the base is little hard.
what should I do.
i baked it at 250 max in my oven.
Hi, I made this banana bread few days ago and it was perfect. We loved it so much and I will definitely make it again very soon . Thank you so much for a good and easy recipe.
excellent recipe – I upped the banana to 1 2/3 cups just because my kids smashed up a little too much, but it helped make it even more moist – love this recipe – thanks!!
I made this twice and it was just perfect. Thanks for sharing
Also tell me is it okay to keep it in the refrigerator if i need to serve it the next day?
and what if i freeze it?
This is the BEST BANANA BREAD RECIPE EVER!! I bake them in the small personal loaf pans and take into work for everyone to enjoy with their morning coffee and before the coffee is done brewing the bread IS GONE!! LOL.. Thanks Monique for another GREAT RECIPE!!
Hi Monique!
Finally!!! I have found a recipe that gave a deliciously moist and soft banana bread. Well done!!
Thank you!!!!
I found the pic of the banana bread but don’t know how to get the recipe to make the banana bread 🙁
I have my bananas in the bowl now what?
Scroll down. That’s where you find the recipe. My husband was jonesing for banana bread. Since I went healthy.
THIS IS THE ULTIMATE SUPER MOIST BANANA BREAD RECIPE!!!
This is the fourth banana bread recipe I’ve tried this past month and OMG. The perfect sweetness and an actual taste of banana but chewy soft goodness has me going back for more!
I didn’t have any buttermilk, however, so I found a site that said I could use unsweetened Greek yogurt (plain flavored) and mix with water until desired consistency, and voolah! Buttermilk.
Whatever, it worked. I love this recipe for old bananas!
I had to use 5 small bananas to get to a cup and a half, FYI. Took an hour and 15 mins to bake.
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If I add walnuts then how much would I add to this recipe?
I made this today (with minor changes such as substitutting half the amount of butter for coconut oil, and adding an extra banana for that extra punch of flavor — which may be an explanation as to why this took an hour and a half to bake but idk) and OMG I AM IN LOVE. I’ve been looking for a good banana bread recipe because all the ones I had used before were meh but let me tell you that the beautiful, artful blend of the brown sugar, the cinnamon, salt, vanilla, THE BUTTERMILK makes suuuch a huge difference. You better start preheating that oven cause you do NOT want to miss out on this deliciousness 😉
Sidenote: I made my own buttermilk using half a cup of milk and 1.5 teaspoons of white vinegar (what always works in my recipes) 🙂
Hey Monique! I love all your recipes but this is the best one yet! Great job and I hope you are doing well. 🙂
Hey Monique
Making your banana bread and as I speak will let you know how it turned out ????
I absoultely love this recipe! Your directions were simple and the banana bread was moist and delicious.
Quick question. I have just added the dry ingredients to the wet and strirred a bit. all of the flour is incorporated but there are still chunks of dry mixture. Should i mix it more? Or just bake now? Thanks for a quick response! 🙂
Can this also be used as Banana Nut Muffins?
Made banana bread used 8 pan baking pan they turned out so moist hope to give them for Xmas gifts if I don’t gobble them up thank you great recipe
Made banana bread used 8 pan baking pan they turned out so moist hope to give them for Xmas gifts if I don’t gobble them up thank you great recipe
Great recipe! Thank you!
This recipe was so on point! All the flavors and the smell when cooking…Yummy! I added walnuts! Fabulous! Thank you for the recipe!
You are an absolute doll!! I have never left a comment anywhere before, but because of your precious personality, I am leaving one now!! I am going to make this bread and I will let you know my success or failure! You have a beautiful day, I already know you will! Bye, bye from Alabama ????
i have tried it and twas very good tnx for sharing this recipe.
I also didn’t use cinnamon , I love it ,just not on banana bread ,but I used pecans at the top with brown xylose sugar and chopped pecans in the mix along with xylose sugar replacing regular table sugar and brown sugar, this is for a diabetic/ diet version it . xylose has a high brown temp so it will look lighter if you use white xylose. This batter was lighter than other recipes and seemed not as dense, which is good. And it is so moist.
Absolutely wonderful recipe! I will never look for a better one! My family is in love! We buy to many Bananas on purpose just to make banana bread all year round. 🙂
This is a delicious, moist banana bread! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
I love this recipe. I omitted the cinnamon as I don’t care for that spice. It baked in an hour. I would have to guess that making a cupcake for immediate gratification is the reason. The house smelled great.
THE VERY BEST BANANA BREAD I HAVE EVER MADE!!! Flavorful, light and perfect sweetness. The word “fluffy” is what caught my eye. Banana bread is typically very dense and I am not crazy about that.
I did make a few changes with your recipe. I doubled the recipe for 2 loaves and substituted 1/2 C sour cream and 1/2 C milk w/ Tbsp vinegar, for buttermilk. I also added walnuts.
This is now in my recipe box and I will never have to search for a banana bread recipe again. Thank you for making my family happy!!!!
it was disgusting!
Unsalted butter?
Can I use a Pyrex dish to make this? What kind of adjustment should I make?
I love love love love love this recipe! !! Best banana bread EVER! Thank you for sharing! I do have one question though, how many calories in a slice?
I am going to try this recipe as soon as my bananas are ripe! I am going to add walnuts but how much should I add? Any suggestions?
Adding walnuts or chocolate chips etc. are you making one loaf as she shows here, if so then no more the 1/2 cup per loaf, I say as she is doing here because there are different size pans people use, hers 1/2 cup, Going to be making mine also here shortly was giving three pounds of ripe bananas of course there is that catch, They are wanting a loaf lol.
Delicious
I have made this recipe so many times because it is my favourite banana bread recipe. Banana’s tend to ripen fairly quickly so if I don’t freeze them for smoothies, I make this and my little boy loves this recipe so I make it mostly for him. I have made alternations to the recipe where I have added 1/4 cup chia seeds and shredded coconut and it was quite yummy. I use kefir instead of the buttermilk because I generally have that readily available. I only use about 1/2 cup brown sugar and I find that its enough to sweeten the bread because the bananas are quite sweet when they are ripe. I have even used coconut sugar instead of the brown sugar and it turned out just as yummy. Today I will omit the butter and use canola oil instead!
Great recipe, I substituted vegetable oil for the butter and I made my own buttermilk by placing a tsp of vinegar in the whole milk about 5 mins prior to using. I also added walnuts. Mine got done in about 40 mins at 325′. Everyone’s oven is different. Delicious and moist!
Found this recipe last night and did try this morning baking on stove and it did turned out perfectly!! Didnt last long after serving it, so happy for this easy to make recipe. thank you.
Can I use almond milk add butter to make buttermilk
Thank you so much for this recipe! My old recipe was very similar but did not have the buttermilk. I think it does the trick to make a loaf really moist. Sometimes I substitute buttermilk with a mix of plain yogurt & milk. Also, when I use whole wheat flour, I add more buttermilk. Hope someone will find it useful 🙂
Love your recipes but not the banana bread! Is it not suppose to be sweet because it wasn’t it was very moist and it smelled soooooooo good..I follow the recipe step by step but I just did not like the way it taste maybe I’ll just have to tweak it to my liking.
I googled “moist dense banana bread” and found this recipe. Overall, I’m quite pleased and will be adding it to my cookbook. Like you, I only used 1/2 cup brown sugar (tightly packed). I may cut that back next time and do 1/3 cup brown sugar and 2/3 cup white. I also cut back on the cinnamon, which I may omit next time to see the flavor difference (I never put cinnamon in banana bread before, and I’m still not sure how I feel about it). And I didn’t have buttermilk on hand, so I used an equal amount of whole milk, which seemed to turn out fine. An hour and 10 minutes at 325 in a dark, non-stick loaf pan was perfect.
Thanks for posting this recipe!
I made this today with a few modification, I mixed all dry ingredients together and I melted the butter instead of mixing with sugar then added all the other wet ingredients, ( don’t over mix) I also didn’t have buttermilk so I made up a mixture with milk and plain yogurt.. It’s took 50 mins to bake and it turned out delicious, and moist.
Great recipe!
I would suggest that you revise the steps-I didn’t understand that I needed to put the bananas into the creamed butter and sugar so I put it in the dry ingredients. Just an fyi.
I can’t eat dairy so I subbed butter with margarine and milk for almond milk and it turned out great.
I’m not sure what I did differently but I have my loaf in for an hour and 10 minutes and it is still really liquidy in the middle. I didn’t add any milk in the end because I didn’t have any, I know ovens can vary but that pretty crazy. It smells good at least
I tried this today and it came out beautiful and moist…thank u so much for sharing!
Hi I’m a newbie.
Thank you for this recipe. I decided to try it!
My banana bread rose too much. What did I do wrong? 🙁
325 Degree or Fahrenheit?
Celsius or Fahrenheit you mean 🙂
This is in degrees Fahrenheit.
Hi there, You’ve done an excellent job. I’ll certainly digg it and personally recommend to my friends.
I’m sure they’ll be benefited from this site.
The banana recipe was amazing. I used a sugar subtitute and it was so delicious. Thanks a bunch <:o)
This recipe was amazing. I used a sugar subtitute and it was so delicious. Thanks a bunch <:o)
I used 1/2 c 1% milk instead of 1/2 c of buttermilk, I used 2 tsp baking soda instead of 1tsp since I used milk instead of buttermilk and I used margarine instead of butter. It turned out perfectly, it was moist and delicious.
I used 1/2c of 1% milk instead of 1/2c buttermilk and I used 2 tsp of baking soda instead of 1tsp since I used milk instead of buttermilk and I used low fat margarine instead of butter. It turned out perfectly, very moist and delicious.
This is the best recipe ever!!! So good and moist banana bread
This is my go-to banana bread recipe. I love how moist and dense it is. If you want to be bad, cut a thick slice (about an inch), spread butter on both sides, and let it sizzle in a pan just a bit until both sides are just a little golden brown. Top with a lil whipped cream and sprinkle it with a few chopped walnuts and enjoy. It will be warm and just crisp outside with a moist, dense inside… so good!
This banana bread is soo good!! I added choc chips and my housemates keep begging me to make more!
This receipt is amazing! So moist. I used 5 old bananas instead of 3. Also didn’t have buttermilk so I used whole milk. Best I’ve had, and I don’t even bake often!
Thank you! By far, the best banana bread I have ever made. You were right; it’s moist, dense, and can stand up to any bakery shop banana bread. I don’t like to alter recipes when I try them out, but I didn’t have buttermilk on hand. Trying to stay as true to the recipe as possible, I made my own buttermilk with milk and white vinegar. I did have chopped walnuts on hand so I sprinkled them across the top before baking. It came out great! I will never use another banana bread recipe. Thanks again!
Hi
Wonder if yeast can use in replacement of the baking soda and baking powder? If possible pls advise the quantity. Thanks
Hello, Unfortunately you can not replace with yeast, you can replace with self raising flour though.
Wow,this is the best bananna bread i ever made or tasted!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Yummy in my tummy! This banana bread is amazing!! This receipe is now my go to banana bread recipe. Thank you so much for sharing. also I really like that your videos are short…you can quick watch the video and then follow the recipe.
Simply amazing!!!
Oh my gosh this is the best banana recipe I have ever tried. And it turned out exactly like you said it would. Beautifully crispy on the outside and so nice and moist in the inside. I added some crushed walnuts and an extra banana the second time and it turned out the same. Only extra banana flavour with is amazing! My favorite by far! Thank you so much!
I taught Home Ec for 32 years and a co-worker gave me this recipe. She is known for her Banana Bread. My bother ate a whole loaf by himself, it is that good!!!!
Donna’s Banana Bread
1 c sugar
2 c plain flour
1 t baking soda
1 t baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 small box Jello Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
2 eggs
3 ripe bananas
2 sticks melted butter
½ c chopped nuts
Preheat oven to 350*.
Mix the sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and dry pudding mix in one bowl.
In another bowl mix the eggs, bananas and melted butter.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir to mix and add the nuts.
Put into 2 greased and floured loaf pans. Bake for 45 minutes on the middle rack.
Can be baked in a greased and floured Bundt pan at 350* for 50-55 minutes.
Place on the lowest rack of the oven.
Made this last night. I doubled it to get more. I haven’t tasted it yet, but my girls said it was good.
can I use heavy cream instead of buttermilk? Thanks!
Have been looking for a moist banana bread recipe for all my time of cooking and finally found one! Best I have ever made! Do you have one for zucchini bread too??
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
soooo delicious! and very moist! the only thing i left out was the lemon juice. may add it next time. thanks for creating a NON-dry banana bread recipe as they usually are.
Another amazing recipe from you! I normally never comment on recipes but you are just awesome! I have made this banana bread several times already, usually I will cut it up in slices the next day and freeze it so I always have something at home for guests and it still tastes great then. So easy and delicious!
I made this last night and it’s AWESOME! The buttermilk really makes all the difference. This will definitely be my go-to BB recipe!
This is the second recipe of yours I have tried – so far you have not let me down, turned out PERFECTLY! Definitely a keeper, this is a very moist banana bread… I am sensing I don’t have to look to too many other recipe websites from now on:)
I tried this recipe today came out very nice . I did subsitute some things like buttermilk with regular wholemilk and all pupose flour with whole grain wheat flour to make it healthier, the results were awesome.
Can someone please help me a made the bread and it made my kitchen smell wonderful… but the problem is that when a bite of the bread it what some what salty and like barely sweet.. I follow the directions as directed, I don’t what is wrong. But It was I good thing I was practicing for my bake sale. But please respond I really want to get this recipe right for this bake sale.
OK, yesterday I posted that the bread was in the oven …. Right my son told me: if I had to go to and island and bring just one thing to it, this bread would be it!
Ned to say more???
Thanksssss
I am waiiiiiiting….. It’s in the oven, but after all this reviews , I can’t wait. Diva, do you know how to substitute sugar for Splenda! I cannot have sugar at all (my family will enjoy the bread ) but I would love to try it with Splenda , any suggestions?
This was the ABSOLUTE BEST banana bread I have EVER made! I doubled the recipe and used 8 bananas instead of 6. I used two pyrex baking dishes and baked for about 35-40 minutes. It turned out simply SPECTACULAR! I imagine one of the main reasons for this is the buttermilk. I really enjoyed this recipe, it wasn’t difficult at all, and most of all, my family enjoys it immensely!
This was the ABSOLUTE BEST
Is it possible if I could substitute the buttermilk with half and half?
I made this recipe last night and it came out so very awesome. My four kids and I love it. I made a double batch and used muffin tins with cup cake holders so the cooking time was only 25 minutes. This is a recipe that I’m going to keep on hand. Thanks for posting it!
I literally halved the sugar, used wholemeal self raising flour, low fat vanilla yoghurt instead of buttermilk and lined the bottom of each loaf tin with thin slices of Apple sprinkled with cinnamon. .. It was very moist and when turned upside down very beautiful.
I made this and literally halved the sugar, used wholemeal self raising flour, low fat vanilla yoghurt instead of buttermilk and lined the bottom of each loaf tin with thin slices of Apple sprinkled with cinnamon. .. It was very moist and when turned upside down very beautiful.
Oh. Em. Gee.
This recipe is just perfect! I used pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon, because that’s all I had lol, and it was divine, just divine! My husband and I ate a loaf and a half in 3 days, we went away for a week, and accidentally left the last bit out, but it was still moist and delicious when we got back! Yeah, we ate it, lol.
Hi, Diva. Is buttermilk the same as low fat milk or fresh milk. Have to try this recipe as I love banana cake.
Hi Jennifer, buttermilk is not the same as low fat or fresh milk. However, you can make your own buttermilk by putting a teaspoon or so of lemon juice in fresh milk and let it sit for 10 minutes. Hope this helps 🙂
My husband is not into sweet dessert or cakes and such, but boy did he enjoy this banana bread, Thanks. Even his best friend enjoyed it. I was proud of it too)!!!
I made two loaves of this banana bread for a family get together, and it was a hit! I just made another loaf for my boyfriend because he’s in love! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Sooo much yumma!!! Thank you, Diva!!!
This recipe is going into my book. My family LOVED it. Thanks so much for sharing. I added a crumb topping and walnuts which made it perfect for our tastes. Im so happy i found this recipe!
Does this recipe requires a 9×5 pan or smaller?
This banana bread was AWESOME!!! This is the best banana bread recipe I’ve tried to date and I don’t think I will need to try a new one. The crust was crunchy. The was cake moist. You gave perfect directions! Thanks for the best banana bread recipe EVER!
P.S. I didn’t have buttermilk, but substituted with regular milk and vinegar. Tasted great still!
Just want to let you know that I LOVE this bread recipe so much….I made another loaf this morning with walnuts! YUMMERS! As I said before….it’s a KEEPER! THANK YOU again for sharing your recipe. And BTW…the video helped me a great deal as well…I believe I had been mixing other recipes incorrectly all along. Proof that “Divas can cook”. 🙂
Just want to let you know that I LOVE this bread recipe so much….I made another loaf this morning with walnuts! YUMMERS! As I said before….it’s a KEEPER! THANK YOU again for sharing your recipe. And BTW…the video helped me a great deal as well…I believe I had been mixing other recipes incorrectly all along. Proof that “Divas can cook”. 🙂
OMG! Made your Moist Banana Bread recipe this morning…and let me just say…it’s a keeper! Looks just like you photos…pretty and yummy. THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
Absolutely delicious! I only had two bananas and added chocolate chips and it came out perfect. Thank you for sharing!
Unbelievably amazing…..my niece and nephew always preorder this everytime they plan on coming over, my husband and kids love it…..infact my entire family now calls me to make this cake for every and any family gathering. Thank you thank you Monique with love from Canada!
I made this last week and they are amazing! Definitely the best banana bread I’ve ever had. I followed Missmusic’s advice and baked them in a greased/floured muffin pan for 40 minutes, and they came out perfectly! I’m remaking them again this weekend with walnuts. Thank you so much for this recipe!
I was using YouTube to try and find good Super Bowl foods to make when I came across your page. I made several which turned out great. I finally came back to your website to see other recipes and this one jumped out at me. I made this Banana bread it was AMAZING. I was requested to make it again a week later. Great recipe I appreciate your site and look forward to trying other recipes.
Xoxoxo
Jada
Love, love, love your recipe. Just made it for my husband and he loves it. I had a slice…girl, it was good!
Diva you are the best! girl i wish i could leave you you a voice message. i made this loaf yesterday and it was an absolute hit! girl words cannot be enough to express how greatful iam for this. from now on, i am your number one fan! thanks a million
Is the butter salted or unsalted? Thanks. 🙂
First time baking yesterday and it came out flawless. Marry me! Awesome instructor
I’ve made this recipe five times in the past month. It is so perfect a yummy. The top comes out nice and crunchy while the inside is moist and rich. This is, in fact, the perfect banana bread, in my opinion.
My guests raved over this recipe so much that I began to think perhaps they were lyin’! Nope, its really that good!!
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My guests raved over this recipe so much that I began to think perhaps they were lyin’! Nope, its really that good!!
You got to be kidding me. This was the best recipe ever. I made two loaves. One for my girlfriend and the other I split up between my niece and her father and mother. They couldn’t get enough of it. Will be making it again for christmas. You rock Monique
hie…i luvd your recipes but i have a question…we dont use egg…so is there anything which can be used in substitution to eggs
This was an easy and delicious recipe! I took out the white sugar and used one full cup of brown sugar as well as 1/2 cup of reg.milk instead of buttermilk. I used this for a muffin form and they turned out super moist and soooo yummy! I’ll definitely use this recipe and share with friends and family!
I’ve been looking for a new banana bread recipe for a while now that had the great flavor along with the moist texture. Well I’ve found it. I couldn’t wait to try it because it smelled just delicious while it was baking. My husband and I couldn’t stop eating it! Awesome recipe. Thank you for sharing.
Made this banana bread last night! AH-Mazing. Loved it and definitely the best recipe I’ve tried (and I’ve tried a few) <3
Yummy and moist! It made my whole house smell like yummy banana bread! Great with an addition of walnuts! 🙂
This recipe is delicious all the way around! Very moist and flavorful! I made mini muffins for my kiddos and they devoured them. I also used this same recipe for sweet potato muffins, I just substituted the bananas for mashed sweet potatoes. . Delish!
I made this today and it is delish!!
I made this recipe tonight and unfortunately I didn’t care for it. I love all of your other recipes that I have tried, but this one wasn’t a hit. It was very moist but the taste was rather bland and my husband asked me not to make it again.
You should really try it again and eat it the next day! You won’t regret it this time 😉
This was so good. Perfect bread for autumn and the holidays
I made is on Sunday and it came out amazing!!!! I ate almost the entire thing and my roommate got like 2 slices. I only let it last the next day because I wanted to see if the next day flavor does intensify and it did!!! I’m doing a new batch today so I can actually share with others now 🙂
can i omit the lemon juice?
Just made this banana bread, and it was wonderful! I would definitely recommend this recipe to any of my friends/family.
Made my first bread last night and it turned out lovely. I have to make another one because the first one was gobbled up in minutes.
How would you suggest that I remix this recipe to make a banana CAKE?! THANKS!
I’ve never baked anything from scratch before, always use cake mixes….OMG, this is good!!! It is so moist. I should have baked it in two small loaf pans but I made it in one and will freeze half of it. This tastes better than what you get at the store. Girl this recipe is a winner.
I just made this bread.. and its amazing.. 🙂 this was my first attempt to make any bread … and I am loving this 🙂 my husband is enjoying and praising..thank you so much.. nom nom nom
This recipe was “good plus”. I didn’t find that there was quite as much banana flavor (and I used very ripe bananas) as I had hoped, which is the only reason I deducted a star. Next time, I will add 1 additional ripe banana and might be inclined to tweak the spices a bit (maybe add nutmeg or allspice in addition to the cinnamon). I will say it was VERY moist and probably the prettiest loaf of banana bread I’ve ever made…not dry at all and flat on top, so very uniform (which I favor over “mounding” loaves of bread).
Bread is in the oven now! Can’t wait to taste it!
Its in my oven right now! Baking is such a timely process and I built the patience to actually prep the ingredients to exact measurements. Baking is a science! Thanks girl! I pray I didn’t over stir the batter… anyways thanks again it smells like a bakery in my house. Much love from CANADA!
This was awesome! I will never make only one loaf ever
Again!my boys downed this literally within seconds!thanks for sharing@
You were so right, this was amazing the next day. The house loved it!!
going to try to make this tomo…by the way the new Page design is lovely I love it!
Tried this bread yesterday, amazing. Enjoyed thoroughly by friends and family! I used whole wheat flour (more healthy), still gorgeous flavour and texture. Thanks for the recipe
This recipe is amazing. The banana bread turns out super moist. My family and I couldn’t wait till the next day for it to taste even better. We finished it that same day. Made this recipe 3 times this weekend; banana flavor cake pops, one for the family and one was ordered from a friend. Thanks for your wonderful recipes and for adding your own twist.
I made this recipe last night in order to have it for breakfast. It came out moist and delicious! I substituted White Whole Wheat flour for the all purpose flour and plopped the mix into a muffin tin (12-count). After 40 minutes I had healthy, low calorie, moist and tasty muffins. Thanks for tho recipe!! I will definitely share this one on my health blog.