A quick search for “banana bread” around here and you’ll be inundated with dozens of variations on the classic quickbread. Peanut butter banana bread? I’ve got you covered. Chocolate-swirled banana bread? Oh yes, indeed. Whole wheat banana bread? You better believe it. And now I’m adding one more to the mix with The Ultimate Moist Banana Bread loaded with your choice of mix-ins.
So what’s the real secret to moist banana bread? If you ask me, it comes down to a trifecta of ingredients:
- Brown Sugar: Swapping out a portion of regular sugar for brown sugar adds a touch of molasses to the mix. And we know the addition of molasses to any baked good translates to moisture!
- Vegetable Oil: Skip the butter in favor of oil and your banana bread will soar to new highs.
- Sour Cream: Last, but definitely not least, sour cream is my go-to for sealing in moisture and adding a touch of tang to offset the sweetness of your banana-filled loaf.
This recipe for The Ultimate Moist Banana Bread is all that and a bag of chips glass of cold milk. And it can be as loaded or as simple as your heart desires when it comes to mix-ins. I’ve opted for mini chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, but this recipe welcomes all options, from coconut flakes and fresh fruit to buttery streusel and crushed toffee.
And have no fear if you’re craving banana bread but are stuck with underripe bananas. Check out my simple trick for how to ripen bananas in 15 minutes or less!
More Quick Bread Recipes
Find more inspiration for transforming overripe bananas into everyone’s favorite sliceable snack with additional banana bread recipes:
- Brown Butter Banana Bread
- Apple Cinnamon Banana Bread
- Olive Oil Banana Bread
- Cream Cheese Banana Bread
- Chocolate Banana Bread
- Mixed Berry Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 very ripe, darkly speckled bananas, mashed well (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup chopped walnuts, pecans or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch loaf pan with parchment paper leaving an overhang on the two longer sides. Grease the parchment paper with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, sour cream, eggs, vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Stir in any mix-ins, such as chopped nuts or chocolate chips, then scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake the bread for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before using the parchment paper overhangs to lift the loaf out of the pan and onto a rack to cool completely.
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This is the best banana bread recipe! So easy to make and turns out great every time. My 3 yo asks for it regularly
So glad you enjoyed it!
Used this recipe and added my own twist (added some dried cranberries and used chopped pecans instead of the walnuts). It turned out very moist and delicious.
So glad you enjoyed it, Janet!
Great recipe for banana bread. My family enjoyed it . I am sure to use this recipe again.
So glad you enjoyed it, Paul!
We loved and enjoyed eating this Banana Bread…I mixed in walnuts and chocolate chips (morsels)… I will always use this recipe due to the sour cream it makes it so moist!
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Karen!
Yummy!
So glad you enjoyed it, Shelley!
The last time a neighbor gifted me banana nut bread, I was so disappointed. It was dry and bland. I promised myself I’d find a recipe for moister banana nut bread and this is it . It came out awesome. I used small ceramic pans and I glazed it with icing made with powdered sugar and lemon juice with walnuts pcs on top. Baked at 350 for 30 mins. It was yummy..thank you for wonderful recipe.
So glad you enjoyed it!
The last time and neighbor gifted me banana nut bread, I was so disappointed. It was dry and bland. I promised myself I’d find a recipe for moister banana nut bread and this is it it came out awesome. I use small ceramic pans and I glaze it with icing made with powdered sugar and lemon juice with walnuts pcs on top. Baked at 350 for 30 mins. It was yummy..thank you for wonderful recipe.
So glad you enjoyed it!
I just made this bread 30 minutes ago. I like all my bakery items hot out the oven. I did wait the 10 minute cooling time before I cut it. It is So moist and flavorful. (Okay I did add a little spices to the flour mixture). Definitely a keeper recipe. I can’t believe how high it rose.
So glad you enjoyed the recipe!
So delicious! Baked it yesterday evening and it is almost gone already! Trying to patiently wait for some bananas to ripen so I can make another one! Used walnuts and just sprinkled a few choco chips on one side.
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Claudia! If you want to quickly ripen bananas, you can always bake them (in their peels) at 250°F until they are black (5 to 10 mins) then mash and enjoy. They’ll be perfectly sweet, just like speckled overripe bananas!
FANTASTIC. PERFECT AS WRITTEN. Delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us.
So glad you enjoyed it, Stacey!
im loving this recipe, i too have deleted other banana bread recipes, because this one is good. Great job on this recipe!!!! My loaf is in the oven now, exciting!!
What a compliment! Thank you, Ginger!
This is the best banana bread recipe I’ve ever used. Moist and delicious. My husband can’t get enough of it!
So glad you enjoyed it, Cathy!
In the oven now…smells amazing!
I did add the walnuts and mini chocolate chips…I was worried it wouldn’t look like yours…but it does…20 minutes to go…thanks for the recipe!
So glad you enjoyed it, John!
I deleted all other Banana Bread pins because I found just what I waa looking for in this one. I added some cinnamon and had to cook it a little over 60 minutes, but it was worth the wait. Perfection!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Kim!
Delicious!!! I just substituted the oil with homemade apple sauce! This loaf was a hit in our home with coffee,tea or milk!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Suzana!
Delicious!! So easy to make and came out great!
So glad you enjoyed the recipe!
This recipe is the the very best banana bread I’ve ever made. Not only is it moist and light and bursting with flavor, but it’s so beautiful. Lovely for a gift.
I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoy the recipe, Cathy!!
Hi! Can I substitute the sour cream for Greek yogurt?
Absolutely, Bernice!
Can I omit brown sugar?
Hi Mickie – I wouldn’t recommend omitting the brown sugar as it will affect the overall texture of the banana bread. Plus, brown sugar plays a crucial role in creating a moist and tender crumb.
Hands down, the most moist, delicious banana bread recipe EVER!! I make, bake and share with my seven children, grandchildren and friends. Everyone loves it!!❤️
So happy you’ve been enjoying (and sharing!) the recipe, Marlene. :)
Hi there!
So my deep freeze broke down and I found myself with 11 frozen bananas that I had to use immediately or toss. I found this recipe, tripled it and ended up with 2 dozen muffins and 2 loaves. I used 2 9×5 tins but 1 9×5 and 1 7×4 would have been better. I did add cinnamon and nutmeg because I always do. The muffins cooked in 15 min. and the 2 loaves cooked in 45 min. They all turned out great though. thanks for sharing the recipe!
WOW! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Bonnie!
Looks delicious! I used Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and when baking for the prescribed time came out beautifully at 1 hour.
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, EB!
OMG, now this is exactly like my great Aunt Lola’s Banana Bread. Every year at the Hindman Family Reunion at Joyland in Wichita, KS, she brought several loaves for everyone to enjoy and 1 loaf just for me because she knew how much I loved it. I sure miss my family and the reunions. I’m 70 and all my immediate family is gone, but I just baked 8 loaves of this for kids and all 4 grandkids. It is THE BEST BANANA BREAD EVER!
This comment made my day! Thanks so much for sharing, Yvonna.
I added about 6 tablespoons of butter to my wet ingredients in addition to the oil. I also would less in this cook time by 7 to 10 minutes. So I would take these out around 43 minutes.
Am I the only one who adds cinnamon and nutmeg to banana bread? I subbed nonfat vanilla yogurt for the sour cream, used butter instead of oil. I’m about to put it into the oven!
YUM! I love adding cinnamon to banana bread, too! Enjoy, Laura :)
I made this recipe as stated. I set my time for 40 minutes…still not cooked in middle. Went to 48 minutes over done ☹️ ended up dry!/
I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the recipe, Susan. Do you have an oven thermometer to ensure your oven is running at the correct temp?
This recipe is a ‘keeper’ for sure! It’s moist and so delicious. I merely substituted veg oil for coconut oil and added a couple extra walnuts and used 4 very ripe bananas. This is definitely the best banana bread recipe.
YUM! I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe, Corinne!
I make this every week in my house and it’s gone! Moist and tasty. Best banana bread recipe! Thanks
This is what I love to read! So thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, PD!
Make it Al the time
Always a big hit
Delicious ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Ivani!
hello, thank -you for the very easy to follow instructions. i have just made the batter and realize my bread tin is at my mother’s house. I am going make this into muffins and I was wondering how long they should bake for. Thank-you, very much!
Hi Jacey! Bake them at 350F until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. It should be between 12 and 15 minutes.
Best banana bread I’ve ever tasted.
Woohoo! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Jacqueline!
Love this turned out very moist
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Norma!
Kelly,
Can I use this recipe and substitute the bananas for zucchini?
Thanks
Hi Billie! I haven’t tried that with this recipe so I can’t say with certainty what the results would be. I recommend trying out my recipe for Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread instead: https://www.justataste.com/best-chocolate-chip-zucchini-bread-recipe/ :)
This was yummy! I really like that it is not too sweet. The different mix-in ideas are fun. We tried mini chocolate chips, yum! I need to go buy some more bananas to make more! Haha. Thank you for this recipe! It’s definitely a keeper.
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Lizzie!
Great old fashioned tasting banana bread that is moist and flavourful!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Susan!
Great recipe! I made it today for our snack.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
could i use table cream instead of sour cream?
Hi Juli! Yes, but you’ll need to add lemon juice or vinegar to make sure you have the acidic component. Here’s how to do it: Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to a liquid measuring cup, then pour in the cream up to the 1 cup mark. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then use 1/4 cup for this recipe and save the rest for another use. :)
Very good! It’s not too sweet which is why I liked this recipe
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Rosemary!
Very moist, delicious! !! My husband loves it.Thankyou.
You are so welcome, Linda! I’m thrilled you and your husband enjoyed the recipe!
I use this website a lot for cooking!
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying Just a Taste, Deb!
Best ever banana bread and I’ve made tons of banana breads over the years….I added sea salt caramel baking chips (new on the market put out by Hersheys) and all I can say is YUMMO!….next time I think I might try adding some pecan pralines, chopped up, and see what happens!…..
YUM! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Jeanine!
Has anyone brought to your attention that in doubling the recipe your chart does not double the banana content.
Thanks for letting us know, Karen! We’re working on a fix.
Yup, noticed it. Good thing I always double check on the exact measurements.
I made this today it’s perfect I love it and my husband love it too he said it’s so yummy! Thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome, Josephine! I’m thrilled you and your husband enjoyed the recipe!
Delishous
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Mary!
The best banana bread! I’ve tried lots in the past and they were all dry. This recipe comes out moist and flavorful!
Woohoo! I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe, Lanelle!
Made this tonight with walnuts and it turned out perfectly. I always seem to have to add more time for baking, but it is a beautiful loaf!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Brenda! Do you have an oven thermometer to ensure your oven is running at the correct temperature?
I made this as a gift to relatives and friends during christmas! And they were all delighted. The family is asking for more! Much love from the Philippines!
I love reading this, Brenda! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed the banana bread :)
It’s dry and not sweet
Hi Savannah – Were your bananas very darkly-speckled and overripe?
Thank you so much for the recipe! I just adjusted the cook time, and it’s perfect! It’s my first ever banana bread and everybody loves it! Can’t wait to bake it again! Love lots from Philippines!
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Kate!
I love this recipe! It’s not super dense, it’s moist and almost more like a cake rather than a bread. Highly Recommend
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Jaclyn!
Amazon recipe! Thank so much for sharing.
Added chocolate chips and pecans. Perfect not too sweet. Can’t wait to try your other recipes.
Welcome to Just a Taste, Anna! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe. :)
Best banana bread ever!! I use frozen bananas thawed and then “squished”. I cut both the sugars in half
I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe!
Replacement for eggs
Hi Ritu! To make one flax egg, combine one tablespoon of flaxseed meal and three tablespoons of water and allow to sit for about 5 minutes. You will need two flax eggs for this recipe. I haven’t made this recipe using a flax egg so I’m not sure what the results will be, but let me know if you give it a shot!
Just enjoying my banana pies! Turns out my loaf pan has disappeared so I had to improvise.
Adjusted the cooking time, added a blob of biscoff spread to the top Perfect! thanks Kelly
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Loren!
This is my new go-to banana bread recipe, especially if I want to impress someone! It is amazingly moist, with all the flavors of the banana, brown sugar, and add-ins (I used chocolate chips and chopped pecans) shining through for a perfect marriage of ingredients. I was in heaven eating it, and my family made it disappear in record time. I am itching to make it again.
I’m so glad your family enjoyed the recipe, Elaine!
Absolutely delicious! ( I’m typing this as I enjoy a slice right now)
Picky husband approved!
Woohoo! I’m so glad you and your husband are enjoying the banana bread, Alicia!
This is the best banana bread recipe I’ve ever used and will be my “go to” from now on. It is extremely moist and keeps well, too.
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Delicious. Turned out perfect.
Thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome, Pat! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Delicious!!! Thanks!!!
You are so welcome, Sonia! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Great Banana Bread! I’ve made it with and with nuts and the original recipe with Blueberries. All have been super delicious. I’m am going to try Cream Cheese next. I have tried several Banana Bread recipes lately and this one is definitely the best!
I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Jean! And I actually have a recipe for Cream Cheese Banana Bread that you might be interested in. Here’s the link to the recipe: https://www.justataste.com/cream-cheese-banana-bread-recipe/
My goto recipe. Always a winner. Substituted the sugar with coconut sugar and it came out just as good. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Also love the chocolate banana bread version.
I’m so happy to read this, Cristine!
Can I use fresh cream instead of sour cream
Yes, but you’ll need to add lemon juice or vinegar to make sure you have the acidic component. Here’s how to do it: Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to a liquid measuring cup, then pour in the cream up to the 1 cup mark. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then use 1/4 cup for this recipe and save the rest for another use. :)
I really enjoyed this recipe. I made half of the loaf with choco chips. And the entire loaf with walnuts. I added the choc chips because I was unsure if it’ll have enough flavor without Cinnamon& nutmeg but it was perfect! Nice banana flavor and perfect texture! This will be my go to for now on. Thanks for sharing!
Woohoo! I’m thrilled to read this, Marie!
I really enjoyed this recipe! This is the first time I’ve made banana bread with oil instead of butter and it really does make a difference.
I never have sour cream on hand so substituted apple sauce and it turned out just fine. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!
You are so welcome! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the banana bread!
Been my new go to for banana bread. I add more nuts on top with a little brown sugar. ❤️❤️
I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Jill!
Hi Kelly,
Can I substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream?
I’m looking forward to baking moist banana bread, but I’d like to use Greek yogurt instead.
Thanks,
Yvonne
Absolutely! That will work well, Yvonne :)
I love this version of banana bread! Not too sweet and flavorful. I love the comments and tips that you have added too. I’ve learned a lot from reading every little bit. I shared on my Facebook page too! Thank you!
Yay! I’m so happy to read this, Crystal!
AM NEEDING RECIPE FOR PANERA BREAD’S DISCONTINUED “PECAN ROLL” IF YOU HAVE COULD YOU PLX. EMAIL. THANKS PAUL
Hi Paul! I have a recipe for Easy Sticky Buns you may be interested in: https://www.justataste.com/easy-sticky-buns-with-bacon-recipe/ Hope this helps! :)
I made this today with chopped walnuts. It came out great. Thank you. I love it.
Your Banana cake with cream cheese frosting looks good to. .
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Marianne!
what will happen if i use 3 eggs instead of 2? thanks
Hi Coree – Adding more eggs makes for a spongy, less flavorful banana bread.
The best banana bread recipe that I have come across! Thank you for sharing, can’t wait to make the chocolate banana bread next:)
You are so welcome, Lydia! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe :)
My first try in baking banana bread. Added walnuts and choco chips and it turned out yummy Thank you
You are so welcome, Sigrid! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Just made this bread and I think it’s the best combination of ingredients! Moist and flavorful. This will be my go to recipe!!
Yay! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Cherie!
I made this yesterday and as suggested, added cranberries.
Turned out so great.
Thank you.
Saving thus recipe
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Laura!
Love this recipe is so easy and so delicious and the bread comes out so moist I did put Oaks on top of mine and came out amazing
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Gloria!
Perfect moist favorable……..
Divine! Delish! … Addicting!
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Diane!
This receipe is so easy to follow and my husband, who doesn’t like bananas as a fruit really enjoyed it. Thank you for the receipe. I added crushed walnuts and fat free sour cream and was impressed that it turned out so good!
Can I add fresh cranberries to this recipe?
Absolutely!
This makes a really great banana bread. Lots of batter made a nice big moist loaf that the whole family enjoyed. It’s my favourite go-to banana bread recipe now.
I’m so thrilled to read this, Irene!
Just made this exactly as per the recipe (most unusual for me) with raisins, walnuts and banana, best recipe I have used for this loaf, beautifully moist, well risen and not too sweet. Will be a regular in my kitchen now. Yuuuuum
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Debbie!
Just made a loaf waiting for it to cool by the looks of it and the smell 5 stars
Awesome! I hope you enjoy it, David!
Love it. So moist and yummy. I added chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Charlene!
Love it. So moist and yummy.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Charlene!
I made it with walnuts and raisins and I think yogurt makes it very moist.
It came out perfect. Thanks
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Kiki!
Best banana bread recooe!
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed it, Patricia!
Hi can I use cashews for the nuts?
Absolutely!
The ‘Bestest’ Banana Loaf so far… :)
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Axel!
Is it possible to make this eggless, what should I substitute for the eggs?
Thanks
Hi there! I’ve never tried an egg substitute in this recipe so unfortunately, I can’t weigh in on this. Sorry I can’t be of more help!
This receipe is so easy to follow and my husband, who doesn’t like bananas as a fruit really enjoyed it. Thank you for the receipe. I added crushed walnuts and fat free sour cream and was impressed that it turned out so good!
Amazing! I’m so glad you and your husband enjoyed the recipe, Lori!
Can I substitute buttermilk for the yogurt? I love your recipes.
Hi Gemma! This recipe doesn’t call for buttermilk. Do you mean replacing the sour cream with yogurt? If so, that should work! :)
Hello been using this recipe for my small business. I made a few adjustments and it is so delicious. I even tried baking it vegan using chia seeds to replace the eggs and coconut buttermilk to replace the sourcream. Thanks for sharing this recipe
I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Rochelle!
what else might i substitute in place of sour cream, buttermilk or plain yogurt? would using a flavored yogurt screw up the whole loaf?
Hi Maria! You could use a flavored Greek yogurt but keep in mind that it will alter the flavor of the banana bread.
I just made a double batch and reduced the vanilla in half and added three teaspoons of cinnamon and sprinkled chocolate chips on top. I let it rest in the oven for a bit, then had a warm slice with butter. Yumm
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Jan!
Can you use plain Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream? If yes, same amount?
Yes and yes! :)
Hi my name is Kimberly my question is if I wanted to make 2 loans at one time would I double up on the ingredients? And on the brown sugar how much do I use I’m new to all this
Hi Kimberly – Yes! You can adjust the ingredient measurements by hovering your cursor over the SERVINGS above and sliding the bar right or left. To get the ingredient amounts for two loaves move the cursor to 16 SERVINGS. :)
Thank you for this simple, yet amazing recipe. Would the recipe change in any way if I’m using almond flour instead of all-purpose flour?
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Maria! And I’ve never tried that substitution so I can’t say with certainty what the results would be. If you try it, I recommend starting with a small amount of almond flour by replacing 25% of the AP flour with the almond flour. Let me know if you give it a shot!
Hi! Will it make a difference if ill use baking powder instead of baking soda?
And melted margarin instead of veg oil?
Thanks ins advance for your response
Hi Vicky! You’ll definitely want to use baking soda for this recipe but melted margarin should work as a substitute for the vegetable oil.
What can I use in replacement of sourcream? Hope you can reco a cheaper one Thanks
Just read the same comment and you mentioned buttermilk can be a replacement, hope you can also tell if it’s the same amount of the sourcream
Hi Vicky! Yes, you can substitute the same amount of buttermilk for the sour cream in this recipe. :)
Great recipe! So very moist, without an overpowering banana flavor! Loved that!
I added butterscotch chips, Bailey’s Irish Cream chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips (totaling 2/3 cup all together) and sprinkled the top with a streusel topping and toasted coconut.
Yeah, it seems like overload… but when I tell you it was SIMPLY THE BEST I’ve ever made!!!!
Sounds amazing! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
I volunteer at my churchs pantry. I tried this recipe and took it to the pantry as a treat for my fellow volunteers. They absolutely loved it and asked for the recipe. I also make a loaf using chocolate chips instead of nuts and they loved that also. I will be also trying the mixed berries next. Thank you so much for these delicious recipes.
Love reading this, Dianne! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe! :)
When Ui made this, I doibled the recipe so I could share. All of my neighbors loved it and even recriuted ti make more for them. I did tweak the recipe some. I used coconut oil instead of vegetable oil, used coconut extract, added flaked coconut, chocolate chunks and pecans. Thanks for the awesome recipe.
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Angie!
Can i skip the sour cream if I dont have it? I dont have any yogurt as well.
Hi Jan – You’ll need the acidity in the sour cream to react with the leavening agent. Another idea would be to use buttermilk or a buttermilk substitute. Here’s how to make various dairy and non-dairy buttermilk substitutes: https://www.justataste.com/what-can-i-substitute-for-buttermilk/ Hope this helps!
Tried this recipe last week, it was amazing!
I will be making it again tomorrow and wanted to know if I can add swirls of Nutella in the batter?
Thanks!
That would be delicious!
Can I use Greek Yogurt instead of Sour Cream?
Absolutely!
Does it make a difference if I use light sour cream instead of regular?
It shouldn’t!
This really is a perfect banana bread recipe. I added more bananas just because that’s what I like but the texture moisture, awesome perfect! Thank you
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Denise!
I made muffins instead. Baked in 25 minutes and very tasty.
Thanks for your note, Kate! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Added vanilla yogurt instead of sour cream. Didnt have it. Wow,this is great! Thanks,Dani.
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Dani!
Hey, can I skip the sour cream if I don’t have any? Or is there something I can replace it with?
Thank you.
Greek yogurt would work great!
MY FAVORITE BANANA BREAD RECIPE!! Turns out so moist, and is so simple to make. Thank you for sharing this :)!
You are so welcome, Christina! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Absolutely easy great recipe the only thing I added was some cinnamon
it’s a definite keeper
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Summer!
I love this recipe, so easy, simple yet delicious so moist, I even have used just yellow bananas before and it’s still turn out moist.
I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Judy!
The bomb when it comes to banana bread! I added the traditional walnuts. SO EASY TO MAKE!!!!!
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Nancy!
Wow, what a great recipe and so simple to follow. Just made it and it looks absolutely beautiful. First time I made something that looks just as good as the picture. It is currently cooling and I cant wait to try it. Thank you for sharing!
Woohoo! Enjoy the banana bread, Susan!
Your recipe is definitely a keeper! Thank you for sharing it. I used over-riped frozen mashed bananas that has been sitting in my freezer for months, and that’s probably why it came darker. Nevertheless, it was still amazing especially as I used butterscotch in lieu of the nuts (my daughter is allergic to tree nuts)!
❤️
Josie L. Benoit
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Josie!
I am 7 years old and I made this banana bread with my mom. It is fun to bake!
Yay! Love hearing this, Ava! I hope you enjoyed the banana bread :)
I’m banking it right now, I TRULY hope it is as good as it looks and how good you say it is- I’ve tried literally just too many banana bread recipes and it’s very difficult to find one that’s amazing. Let’s hope this is the last!
Looking forward to hearing your results, Morgyn!
Hello!! Do you think it’s a good idea if I replace the sour cream with blueberry Greek yogurt?? If not can it be plain Greek yogurt ? Or does it have to be normal plain yogurt lol ?
Greek yogurt would work great!
What to do if i dont have buttermilk and sour cream. Any other substitute other than these two??
Yogurt!
In case you have difficulty fitting the parchment paper into you bread pan….try what I did.. Put the parchment into the pan, then put another bread pan on top of the one with the parchment in. When you do, the pan inside of the first one containing the parchment forms the paper perfectly into the first pan. Easy!
I just made the recipe and substituted plain yogurt for the sour cream. It looks spectacular! I added some cinnamon and nutmeg to mine as well… Put in small loaf pans! The recipe didn’t say how full the pan would be so I filled mine 1/2 full of batter, and I’m waiting to see how they turn out now! I hope as moist as they appear to be!!!
Looking forward to hearing your results, Nicole! :)
Finally found THE banana bread recipe!!!! Thank you!
YES! So thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Ruth!
Substituted the sour cream for butter milk, beautiful recipe.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Brad!
I just made them as muffins. Baked at 350 for about 18 mins. My 8 year old promptly ate 2 right away.
Woohoo! Love hearing this, Linda!
Can this be made into muffins? If so what would the temperature and time be?
It should work as muffins! I’ve never done this specific recipe as muffins so I’m not sure how long to bake them for, but it’d be at 350°F. Enjoy!
OMG…. so delicious. I never ate a so delicious bananas bread this one is far the best one
Thank you so much Kelly for this spectacular recipe
Marcia
WOW! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Marcia!
My daughter and I LOVED this recipe!! SO YUMMY!! Just in time for fall/winter!
I’m SO thrilled to hear this, Dawn! :)
Does a tooth pick in the center reach deep enough to know if it’s fully cooked inside? I’m having such a hard time between underbaked (too goey inside) and too dry.
It should! If you’re nervous about the timing and the bread being baked but not too brown, you can cover it with foil for the last 15 minutes or so.
I’m a complete beginner but this was super easy to make! Didn’t even last 24 hours in my house. Do you have a guide if I substituted sugar for agave nectar? My parents are diabetic and I just wanted to make it a little bit healthier for them. Thanks!
So glad you enjoyed the recipe! I wouldn’t recommend using agave in this recipe, as it’ll affect the overall texture.
What can I sub instead of the sour cream?
Yogurt or buttermilk!
Dang if this ain’t best banana bread I’ve made in 50 years of cooking and baking! I’ve made it 3 different times and changed the mix-ins and just sooo goood!! Thank you for sharing.
Love this! SO thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Debb!
Hi Kelly, thanks for this recipe, it looks super promising!! I’ll test it tomorrow. In the meantime, can you tell me more about the cup measure you’re using? What size is it like? Sorry if I missed it somewhere…
Best, Johanna
Hi Johanna – I’m not sure I fully understand your question, however, I don’t use the metric system for my recipes, I use cups.
Thank you for you sour cream tip, it worked great! I did add a shot of Twenty Boat Cape Cod spiced rum and a brown sugar crumble. It turned out great although I was sure it would considering we chose the same name. I don’t do much anymore but my catering company is called Just a Taste. Thanks again, a different perspective always helps!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Brent!
Thank you soo much for sharing made the after my daughters surgery…food is our love language n she ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!! a keeper
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Alma!
This is my fav go to recipe. Kids abs love it. My ques to you is: if I bake this in 2 medium size loaf pans (7.5×3.5×2.5)or 4 mini loaf pans how long should I bake it for both scenarios?
Hi Rose – I have never made this recipe in mini loaf pans so, unfortunately, I’m not sure the exact bake time. Would love to hear your results if you give it a try!
Love the bread. My wife is hooked…and so am I. Great with a morning cup of coffee. Thanks
I’m so glad you and your wife enjoyed the banana bread recipe, Les!
Just made this for dessert and wow! So moist, worth it!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Alana!
Super delicioso…..a mi familia le encanto!!!! Sustituí los azúcares por Splenda y añadí cranberries a los ingredientes. …gracias por la receta….Genial
De nada, Sonny! ¡Estoy tan feliz de que hayas disfrutado la receta, y me encanta tu adición de arándanos!
What if i dont sou cream? Thank you
You can sub in yogurt!
I baked this bread tonight absolutely delicious! Thank you so much
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the banana bread, Roxane!
This is the best banana bread ever, since friends and family have tried it I am busy making this all the time, thks for the recipe
Woohoo! This is what I love to read :)
I’ll never need another banana bread recipe – this one is truly the best! My family loved it and requested I make it again ASAP. Used pecans and chocolate chips.
Amazing! Thrilled you’re enjoying the recipe, Elizabeth!
Tried this recipe for the first time and although it tasted okay the appearance of the finished loaf was disappointing. It didn’t rise as high like other banana breads I usually bake. It was more dense. The recipe was followed exactly as written. The only thing I do (with any recipe) is weigh the ingredients whenever possible but that’s it. Any suggestions? Would like to try it again. Thanks.
Hi Mike! The density is likely a result of the freshness of the baking soda.
I noticed in the introduction you said something about peanut butter? Is this in addition to or instead of something?
Hi Shannon! I was referring to my Peanut Butter Banana Bread recipe. If you’re interested, here is the link: https://www.justataste.com/peanut-butter-banana-bread-recipe/
I have x large eggs is this a big difference when baking?
Thank you.
Rose
Hi Rose! I’ve never tried this specific recipe with extra-large eggs but it shouldn’t make much of a difference at all.
your banana bread is a must try for me.
I hope you enjoy it, Hine!
I made this, it was great, but the center from the ends rises higher and i cooked it for 50 mins and the ends were done, however the center part and only in the highest part still was slightly uncooked. Do you know how I can prevent this from happening. I don’t want to cook longer because the outer ends would become to dry and over cooked. I would appreciate any advice.
Jennie
Hi Jennie – Do you have an over thermometer to double-check your oven is running at the desired temp?
Sorry, just got back, but no i don’t, not that this matters, but this is a new oven only been used a couple of times. I would have cooked longer but it would have burned. i wonder if i put a very small well in middle it would not rise so high in the center, because that was where it was partly raw.
Wow looks delicious, I’m on my way to try it now. Hope to get that kind of response like the other readers. When I’m done with the tasting, send you my comments. Thanks for sharing this. Charmaine
Hi Kelly, The best recipe. Made this over he holidays as muffins for my niece work. Guess what it was gone fast” they loveeeee it”. I sprinkled nuts on top. Forgot to leave 1 for me . Thanks again. I’m making this nxt sat for bday party.
So glad you’re enjoying the recipe, Ann!
Why can I not taste any banana? Any solution I let the bananas go until they are on the verge of rotting. I love everything about this recipe expect u can’t taste any banana…
Hi Shelly! For extra banana flavor, you could try adding 1-2 teaspoons of banana extract in place of the vanilla extract. Let me know if you give it a shot!
Best banana bread – my family absolutely loved it!
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Lucy :)
This is hands down the best banana bread I have ever made! Delicious with pecans or walnuts, and of course chocolate chips!
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Shelley!
I don’t have sour cream. Could I use plain Greek yogurt?
That should work!
Making this right now! Can’t wait to taste!!!!! :)
I’m leoagh I made it. it was very tasty n delicious. everyone liked this. thanks for teach us :)
So glad you enjoyed the recipe!
can l make sour cream at home?
Hi there! I’ve never tried making it but it is possible using buttermilk and heavy cream.
This has just gone into the oven. I went with the choc chips and walnuts. Can’t wait to taste it!
Hope you enjoyed the banana bread, Monica! :)
Gooooooooood banana bread. Like this one.
This looks so awesome! Tks for sharing Kelly.
You are so welcome, Catherine! Enjoy :)
This sounds great, but have you ever tried Cook’s Illustrated Ultimate banana bread, its terrific!
Beautiful banana bread, Kelly! Chocolate chips and nuts taste great in it! xo
Thanks so much, Robyn!
Such a simple ingredients always make a perfect treat ! Thank you for sharing it with us !
You are so welcome – enjoy!