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 butter
- 3 ripe bananas peeled
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cup All Purpose Flour
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp 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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Glenda
Saturday 13th of February 2021
I made this amazing recipe today. It was awesome. I put it in muffin pan. It made 12 Perfect muffins. I cooked them 30 minutes at 350. Thanks for sharing.
Tanya
Saturday 13th of February 2021
Thank you for the feedback Glenda. So glad you liked the recipe :)
Jayne M
Monday 21st of December 2020
Does this freeze well?
Tanya
Tuesday 22nd of December 2020
Hi Jayne, yes it does. Simply Recipes has a great post on the best way to freeze banana bread. https://www.simplyrecipes.com/how_to_store_and_freeze_banana_bread/
Marjorie
Monday 14th of December 2020
I'm am impressed I used to make this when I lived at home, saw this recipe and started making it when I realized I didn't have a loaf pan anymore so I used my 12 muffin pan and baked 1/2 hour . They were lol none left delicious
Tabby
Sunday 20th of December 2020
@Marjorie, Thank you!! I recently had to toss my loaf pan and didn't know how long to bake the muffins for.
Texas Shrink
Monday 9th of November 2020
Finally some truth in advertising! Best banana bread I’ve ever made, hands down. I’m now baking loaf three in a week because my family is clamoring for it. Everything in the recipe is in the perfect ratio to other ingredients, and hand mixing prevents it from turning into a banana-flavored hockey puck. Thank you, Tanya!
Tanya
Monday 9th of November 2020
Aww, thank you so much! I'm thrilled you like it :)
Michelle
Wednesday 14th of October 2020
I added a chopped chocolate bar and doubled the recipe. Seriously the best recipe not too sweet. Yummy!
Tanya
Wednesday 14th of October 2020
Love the addition of the chocolate bar! So glad you liked the recipe :)