Bake your way through over a dozen Banana Bread Recipes. Learn how to use those ripe bananas in uniquely flavored breads, and more tips and tricks on making moist banana bread.
Banana Bread has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, overripe banana never went to waste, it just meant it was time to bake.
This roundup of over 12 banana bread recipes celebrates the nostalgia of baking with family. From classic loaves to chocolate, pumpkin, blueberry, and so much more! Start your own baking traditions and try your own flavor combination too!
Banana Bread Tips and Tricks
The riper the banana, the sweeter it will taste (and softer to blend). Look for bananas that are heavily speckled or mostly brown. Use my guide on how to ripen bananas quickly.
Yes you can freeze ripe bananas. Peel the ripe bananas and freeze them whole or mashed. Thaw before using.
The key ingredients for moist banana bread are ripe bananas and sour cream! Be sure to avoid overbaking too.
Insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf, it should come out with only a few moist crumbs. If it’s wet batter, bake a few minutes longer and check the bread again.
Banana bread should be stored in an airtight container (like a ziploc bag, or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or foil). Most banana bread will stay fresh for up to a week if stored properly.
Wrap cooled banana bread in foil or plastic wrap, then slide into a ziploc gallon size freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
I use this set of 9×5-inch loaf pans for all my bread recipes, including today’s banana bread recipes!
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Sour Cream Banana Bread
It all starts with this classic banana bread recipe. This recipe has been in my family for years, and it gets rave reviews! Don’t skip the full fat sour cream for extra moisture!
Snickerdoodle Banana Bread
This Snickerdoodle Banana Bread recipe has a crunchy top coating of cinnamon and sugar, and uses my classic recipe as a base.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This moist Banana bread is packed with chocolate chips and will make any banana bread lover happy.
Apple Banana Carrot Bread
Apple Banana Carrot Bread is a fruity, moist quick bread topped with sweet cream cheese frosting. It’s like banana bread and carrot cake all in one!
Maple Pecan Banana Bread
This recipe makes two big loaves of maple pecan banana bread, so you’ll have one to keep and one to share, or one to freeze for later.
Oatmeal Banana Bread
Oatmeal Banana Bread is a classic with a slight twist, hearty oats mixed into the batter and sprinkled over the top for a little more staying power.
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Double Chocolate Banana Bread is the perfect recipe for chocolate lovers and anyone who likes their banana bread moist and rich!
Easy Moist Pumpkin Banana Bread
Pumpkin Banana Bread is the answer when you just can’t decide between these two classic quick bread recipes. Super moist, full of cozy spices, and slathered with cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
Nutella Banana Bread
Nutella Banana Bread takes the rich hazelnut chocolate spread and swirls it into a classic quick bread.
Blueberry Banana Bread Recipe
Adding blueberries to banana bread is just a good idea. One slice of this Blueberry Banana Bread recipe and you’ll totally understand.
Coconut Banana Bread
Transform your everyday Banana Bread recipe into a tropical treat. Coconut Banana Bread is full of crunchy macadamia nuts and toasted coconut flakes.
Zucchini Banana Bread
Sweet and nutty, this Banana Zucchini Bread is a great breakfast or dessert. With two loaves coming out of the oven, you’ll have plenty to share or freeze for later!
More Bread Recipes
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Maple Pecan Banana Bread
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