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A golden-brown loaf of Ultimate Banana Bread Recipe on a wooden board, surrounded by fresh white daisies, with a glass of tea and soft linen napkin in a spring-inspired, minimalist setting.

Ultimate Banana Bread Recipe

This ultimate banana bread recipe is soft, moist, and effortlessly delicious—perfect for spring mornings or cozy afternoons. Simple ingredients, beautiful flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Baking, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and buttermilk. Stir until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually stir into the wet mixture.
  • Fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips, if using. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For best results, use overripe bananas — the more speckled, the better the flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Stir until just combined for a light, fluffy texture.
  • If you're baking in spring, add a touch of lemon zest or fresh thyme to elevate the seasonal flavor.
  • This banana bread keeps well in an airtight container for 2–3 days at room temperature or up to 3 months in the freezer (slice before freezing).
  • Want a cozy twist? Add a pinch of nutmeg or a swirl of cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
"This recipe feels like home — and I hope it becomes part of yours."
– Sophia Olivia
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