This by far is the best banana bread recipe in the world. No lie, it truly is.

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Let me explain. For years, I had been on the search for the best banana bread recipe in the world. I’d search the internet, find a recipe, try it out, and leave with the feeling of “meh.” Some were too crumbly. Others were too moist (Is that a thing?). A few had an off taste. While others had too many other ingredients other than banana. So for a while, I gave up my search for the perfect banana bread recipe and just settled on buying banana bread from Starbucks, which has some pretty good banana bread.

Fact is, banana bread is just one of those recipes that should get made often, especially if you buy a bunch of bananas. In our house, we never eat all the bananas on the bunch when I buy them. On grocery day, I’ll eat one, my daughter will eat one, and the rest in the bunch will sit lonely on the kitchen counter, turning brown, and sometimes even black. Oh the shame.
So one day, I decided enough is enough and I will tackle the search again for the best banana bread recipe in the world…and I found it.
I came across this recipe in Simply Recipes and decided to give it a go. It had almost 1,000 positive reviews. So although I love the recipe, I threw in a few changes.
Why this is the Best Banana Bread Recipe in the World
Not just because I say it is, but it is in fact delicious and it gets requested a ton by my family and extended family. There is enough banana taste yet the perfect amount of sweetness to this recipe.
It also has the perfect amount of moistness. Banana bread shouldn’t be too moist to the point of gummyness but it also shouldn’t be dry. There is a perfect balance and this recipe provides just that.

It does create one single 4×8 inch loaf pan that is perfect for eating immediatley or giving away to a loved one. Baking banana bread in a 4×8 loaf pan is a must in my opinion. It leads to the perfect portion size. Also, banana bread already takes near an hour to bake…Baking in a larger loaf pan would just take longer and won’t result in the perfect result.
In addition to having an amazing taste, it’s also super easy to make. I make everything in one bowl! No seperation on ingredients necessary in this banana bread recipe.
How to Make the Best Banana Bread Recipe in the WORLD
It’s simple. First you melt the butter in a large microwavable bowl. Add your other ingredients, and bake in a preheated 350F degree oven for about 1 hour.
Here’s to this delicious easy banana bread recipe. Hope you Enjoy 🙂
Looking for another way to use those leftover bananas? Try these Banana Fritters or these Banana Pancakes.
The Best Banana Bread recipe in the World
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- 3 ripe bananas peeled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cup All Purpose Flour
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan. Set aside.
- Place butter in a large microwavable dish and place in microwave to melt. Use 30 second increments until butter is fully melted.
- Add in ripe bananas and mash with a fork, ensure that butter coats the bananas.
- Add baking soda, salt, brown sugar, sour cream, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and large egg to bowl. Stir to combine. Stir in the flour.
- Pour batter into greased loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven on center rack for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick entered in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow bread to cool in pan for about 5 minutes. Then place on cooling rack to allow to cool completely. Enjoy 🙂
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Rob
Friday 20th of May 2022
I made this banana bread today since I had three ripe bananas that would have to be thrown out tomorrow. The only change that I made was to bake in my Ninja Foodi at 330F for 40 minutes. My goodness this bread is so moist and delicious! Thank you so much for sharing!! Cheers
Tanya
Tuesday 24th of May 2022
Thanks Rob! So happy you like it.
Tina E Asher
Thursday 19th of May 2022
I have made quite a few different banana bread recipes, but yours is by far my favorit..Congrats Lady 🤌👏,it's awesome!!!
Tanya
Tuesday 24th of May 2022
Thank you so much Tina!
Adriana
Monday 16th of May 2022
Can you use a mixer for this recipe instead of the whisk? Just wondering
Tanya
Tuesday 24th of May 2022
Hi Adriana, it can be used but I'd be just careful to not overmix. The mixing doesn't take long so I prefer to do it by hand.
Lizzie
Monday 16th of May 2022
Doubled your recipe and it was double delicious! Thanks for sharing. This will be my go-to going forward.
Tanya
Tuesday 24th of May 2022
Thanks Lizzie! So happy you liked it :)
A. Garcia
Monday 9th of May 2022
This banana bread is definitely the best! Not too dry and not too moist. My husband is finishing it off as I'm writing this. I added walnuts and chocolate chips also. This is the only recipe I'll be using.
Tanya
Tuesday 10th of May 2022
Thank you A. Garcia :)