Your family will go bananas for this easy Banana Bread Recipe!
Craving a delicious Breakfast Bread in the morning?? You’ll LOVE this Easy Banana Bread Recipe!
There’s something so comforting about a slice of delicious sweet banana bread with your morning cup of coffee. This classic banana bread is moist and delicious, with the perfect amount of banana flavor. It’s a homemade classic the whole family will love! Serve a slice for breakfast, or set it aside for dessert!
Plus… this simple banana bread recipe makes 2 loaves, so you can enjoy one now, and freeze the second for later!
So are you ready to make the Best Banana Bread Ever?? Here’s what you’ll do…
Easy Banana Bread Recipe
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Can You Freeze Bananas for Banana Bread?
You sure can! Whenever you have a very ripe banana, simply peel it and transfer to a freezer friendly ziploc bag. Once you have 6 bananas, remove from the freezer, bring bananas to room temperature, drain any excess liquid off of thawed bananas, and bake as usual.
What Can I Substitute for Bananas in Banana Bread?
This recipe requires 6 very ripe bananas. However, if you only have 5 bananas, you can mix in 1/2 cup plain applesauce to substitute 1 banana. I do it all the time, and it works like a charm!
Does Banana Bread Freeze Well?
So can you freeze a loaf of banana bread? You sure can! Quick breads like this one freeze beautifully, and can be enjoyed later! Once you have baked your bread and cooled it completely, you can either freeze your loaves whole, or slice first so you’ll have individual pieces ready-to-go. Then wrap sliced {or non-sliced} loaves in plastic cling wrap and place each in its own Gallon sized Freezer Ziploc bag.
When ready to eat… remove entire loaf from freezer or just pull out a slice at a time to defrost when the banana bread cravings hit. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight, then bring to room temperature the next day before enjoying your bread. 
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Recipe…
Carla writes: “My fav recipe for banana bread – I added some walnuts 😋 ”
Patti writes: “Just made 4 loaves and added chopped pecans to my mixture.”
Easy Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 very ripe Bananas {mashed}
- 1 cup Canola Oil, Vegetable Oil, or Avocado Oil
- 5 tbsp. Milk
- 4 Large Eggs {beaten}
- 2 tsp. Vanilla
- 3½ cups Flour
- 2 cups Granulated {White} Sugar
- 2 tsp. Baking Soda
- 1½ tsp. Salt
- 4 tsp. Turbinado Sugar (Sugar in the Raw) {Optional}
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees for glass loaf pans or 350 degrees for non-stick loaf pans.
- Spray TWO 9Ă—5 Glass or Non-stick Loaf Pans with Non-stick Cooking Spray or Grease with Butter, then set aside.
- Mix Bananas, Oil, Milk, Eggs, and Vanilla in large mixing bowl until well combined.
- In separate large mixing bowl, whisk together Flour, Sugar, Baking Soda, and Salt until well combined.
- Gradually pour Flour/Sugar mixture into bowl with banana mixture, stirring well to combine completely.
- Pour batter evenly into 2 loaf pans.
- Optional: Sprinkle the top of each loaf with 2 tsp. Turbinado Sugar
- If using glass loaf pans, bake at 325 degrees for 65 - 75 minutes, if using non-stick loaf pans, bake at 350 degrees for 55 – 65 minutes. Loaves are done when a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- After baking, allow loaves to cool completely on a wire baking rack before removing from pans.
- Wrap cooled loaves in plastic wrap or foil and store at room temperature for 2 days, or in refrigerator up to 7 days. ENJOY!
- Freezer Friendly Make Ahead Tip: If you'd like to freeze the second loaf for later, you can either freeze the loaf whole, or slice first so you’ll have individual pieces ready-to-go. Then wrap sliced {or non-sliced} loaves in plastic cling wrap and place in Gallon sized Freezer Ziploc Bag. When ready to eat… remove entire loaf from freezer or just pull out a slice at a time to defrost when the banana bread cravings hit.  Defrost in the refrigerator overnight, then bring to room temperature the next day before enjoying your bread.
Now wasn’t that easy?? Simple and so delicious!
Do you need a way to make your bananas ripen faster, so you can make this recipe? Be sure to check out this clever hack…
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Kimberly says
I am going to try this recipe over the weekend. My granddaughter LOVES banana bread. I am also going to try the banana bread muffins. Thank you.
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Kimberly… I hope both you and your granddaughter enjoy the banana bread and muffins! 🙂
Christie says
I seriously need to add this recipe to my list! I am a big fan of banana bread and this one looks amazing.
Heidi says
Thank you so much, Christie… you will love it! 🙂
Gloria says
The best banana bread recipe! So easy but packed with banana flavor. I used a large bundt pan and it could not have come out better.
Heidi says
Aww ~ thank you so much for the sweet comment, Gloria! I’m so happy to hear you loved it! 🙂