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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.

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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.

best banana bread recipe in the world sliced from above

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.

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The Best Banana Bread recipe in the World

This is the Best Banana Bread Recipe in the World. No seriously, it is.
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword banana bread
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 411kcal
Author Tanya

Ingredients

  • 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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4×8 inch loaf pan
Large Microwave safe mixing bowl

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 5.3mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg
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Raquel

Monday 28th of August 2023

It was my 1st time making your recipe and it is THE BEST BANANA BREAD EVER 🤩😍🤩😍 I loved it: delicious and so light!! My next time, I’ll add some walnuts and chocolate chips! Would you recommend? If yes, how much of each should I use? Thank you soooo much 🌻

Raquel

Friday 1st of September 2023

@Tanya, thank you so much for your reply!! I will let you know how it turns out 😃

Tanya

Tuesday 29th of August 2023

Thanks Raquel, so happy you like it! I would add about 3/4 cup each to the batter before baking.

Jim Bob

Wednesday 23rd of August 2023

Its the Goldilocks recipe for banana bread.

Jim Bob

Wednesday 23rd of August 2023

Ladies and Gentlemen, I suggest you take seriously what this author has written. I made this loaf and agree with her description--not too sweet, no off tastes, right consistency, plenty of banana flavor, nice crust.

Other recipes always upset my stomach I believe due to having too much butter. The reduction of the amount of butter and addition of sour cream is the secret here, and also the reduction of the amount of sugar and the switch from white sugar to brown.

Well done.

Tanya

Thursday 24th of August 2023

Thanks so much, Jim Bob! So happy you liked the recipe :)

philip askenback

Monday 7th of August 2023

The recipe sounds great but I only have 9x5 loaf pans. Will it work?

Tanya

Wednesday 9th of August 2023

Hi Philip, It'll work, the bread will be flatter and bake quicker. It's not my favorite pan to use for the same results.

Valerie

Tuesday 20th of June 2023

Enjoyed this banana bread this morning with coffee. Really good! My husband likes to put soft cream cheese on it, i like it plain. Thans for a delicious recipe. The cinnamon made it special!

Tanya

Wednesday 21st of June 2023

Thanks Valerie! So happy you enjoyed the banana bread :)