Everyone needs an ultimate Banana Bread Recipe in their repertoire and this one is my absolute favorite! It’s the kind of treat that is so moist and delicious it’s sure to cure whatever ails you.
My favorite way to serve it is to slice it into large thick slabs and leave it on a cutting board allowing guests to serve themselves. It will disappear in minutes.
How To Make an Easy Banana Bread Recipe!
Speckled with walnuts and dark chocolate the texture and flavors are just divine!
But the key to this bread is to use very ripe bananas, like the ones that look almost black! Because bananas that look like this have a lot more sugar in them, and will also give you a lot more flavor.
TIP: This bread also freezes beautifully, just slice in and put it in a ziplock bag. Then reheat the slices in the microwave for :30 and tastes like the day you made it!
A great compliment to this recipe is my Extra Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe! Bake both for a great bread option for a brunch or breakfast.
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- My Favorite Chocolate, this recipe really sings with a good quality bittersweet chocolate. This brand is my favorite and definitely worth the effort to chop it by hand as opposed to buying the chips. I find the flavor is better and it adds to the homey rustic look.
- 9 x 5 Loaf Pan, an essential pan in your baking arsenal and you’ll use it for so many other things.
More Bread Recipes!
- Extra Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe!
- No-Knead Cinnamon Raisin Bread
- Savory Monkey Bread Recipe
- Cheesy Chivey Cornbread Recipe
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Ultimate Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 overly ripe, mashed bananas
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) of canola oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) of water
- ½ cup (100g) of sugar *I find this is enough sugar if adding the chocolate chips but if you have a sweet tooth I would increase it to 3/4 cup (150g)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla
- 2 ½ cups (300 g) of flour
- 1/2 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) baking soda
- ½ cup (75 g) of bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup (75 g) of Pecans or Walnuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F (176C) degrees. Spray a 9” x 5" (23cm x 13cm) loaf pan with baking spray.
In a medium bowl mix dry ingredients and set aside. In a large bowl mix wet ingredients until combined.
Combine the dry into the wet, 1/3 at a time, being careful not to over mix! (Or you will have tough bread!) Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts.
Pour into a loaf pan. Bake for 55 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean.
If bread starts to brown too much on the top, cover with foil and continue to bake until cooked through. Slice into thick slices and serve
Notes
This bread also freezes beautifully, just slice in and put it in a ziplock bag. Then reheat the slices in the microwave for :30 and tastes like the day you made it!
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April 3, 2019 at 9:28 amśrodki wspomagające potencję
Geetika Shree says
November 1, 2018 at 4:23 pmThis is a hit each time!
entertainingwithbeth says
November 3, 2018 at 7:21 amYAY! Glad to hear it! 🙂 . One of my faves too! Ha! 🙂
Aryani says
October 30, 2018 at 8:33 amBeth, this recipe is simply AMAZING!!! I’ve been baking this banana bread every single week and share it with my kids’ teachers, friends and families. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Lost of love from Oman!
entertainingwithbeth says
October 30, 2018 at 2:21 pmAwe so glad you enjoy it! It’s been such a favorite in my family too! Such a joy it has been to share it with all of you 🙂 YAY!!
@bostonpattinc says
October 21, 2018 at 6:18 amVery easy recipe. It’s more like a cake than a bread. Very delicious
Aruna says
June 15, 2018 at 7:17 pmHi Beth,
Love your channel.Fantastic recipes.Just a quick question,would it be okay to reduce the number of eggs.Can I use two instead of three?Thank you.
entertainingwithbeth says
June 19, 2018 at 4:25 amSure I think that would be OK. It may just be a bit denser 🙂 . But still taste good! So glad you enjoy the recipes! 🙂
Christine says
March 27, 2018 at 2:03 amHey Beth!
I was wondering for how long does the bread last in the fridge?
and if frozen?
entertainingwithbeth says
March 27, 2018 at 6:56 amOh sure at least a month 🙂 Hope you enjoy!
Gagan says
March 12, 2018 at 9:55 pmHi Beth,
The recipie is really good
The bread turned out to be really moist
However I had small doubt,in the video 1 and half
Teaspoon of salt is said to be used and in the recipe on the site it’s half teaspoon of salt .
I put 1 and half teaspoon of salt in the bread I made and it turned to be salty. Please suggest what is the actual amount of salt to be used.
entertainingwithbeth says
March 18, 2018 at 6:24 amSo sorry! The video is wrong, go by the printed recipe, it should only be 1/2 tsp. My apologies!
C F WONG says
January 22, 2018 at 8:10 pmi have tried your banana bread recipe, huge success.
entertainingwithbeth says
January 24, 2018 at 1:37 pmYAY! So glad it was a hit! 🙂
Mita says
December 28, 2017 at 8:33 amWhat does the water do in the recipe? So far I have never seen any banana bread recipe that calls for water.
entertainingwithbeth says
December 29, 2017 at 6:20 amOh it’s the best kept secret 🙂 I use water in a lot of my quick bread and muffin recipes, as it makes them really light and moist and won’t weigh them down like milk does 🙂 Try it and you’ll see!
Crystal says
April 6, 2019 at 3:18 pmThanks for the tip, my banana bread recipe always comes out like fruit cake. Very excited to tey this recipe tonight
Beth Le Manach says
April 9, 2019 at 4:58 amKeep me posted! I hope you enjoy!
Nisha Koshy says
November 14, 2017 at 8:06 amDo u think I could just skip the nuts?
entertainingwithbeth says
November 15, 2017 at 4:23 amOh sure you could definitely leave them out. No prob! 🙂
FarzanaRijas says
August 5, 2017 at 1:38 amHi Beth
I plan making this. But I have a smaller loafpan. If am halving the recipe, how do I halve the egg number? Or would it be wise to pour extra batter to prep cupcakes?
Thanks in advance.
entertainingwithbeth says
August 9, 2017 at 5:15 amI would keep the recipe as is and pour the extra into cupcakes 🙂 . Always can be tricky halving a recipe with an odd number of eggs 🙂 Hope you enjoy!
Linda M says
June 27, 2017 at 5:36 amHi Beth, I would like to make the Banana Nut Bread, but would like to leave the chocolate bits out of the recipe. How much more sugar would I have to add to the recipe to make up the difference of sweetness that the chocolate added? I noted in the recipe that you had an adjustment if someone wanted more sweetness with the chocolate. Thank you for your reply.
Linda M
entertainingwithbeth says
June 27, 2017 at 6:02 amGreat question! If omitting the chocolate chips I would do 1 cup of sugar. Hope you enjoy!
Sheila says
June 21, 2017 at 1:00 pmMade this banana bread for my dad for Father’s Day and he loved it! Best banana bread recipe!!!
Love all your recipes Beth!!❤️🙂
entertainingwithbeth says
June 26, 2017 at 5:51 amYAY! So glad it was a hit!
Sara says
June 6, 2017 at 5:57 pmJust baked this today. It was enough to make two loafs and it was delicious! My dad isn’t a chocolate chip fan but he loved it! Thank you for sharing your recipes <3
entertainingwithbeth says
June 11, 2017 at 5:20 amYAY! So glad it was a hit! 🙂
Regina says
May 1, 2017 at 10:05 amHi, Can I substitute the water with milk? Thanks!
entertainingwithbeth says
May 2, 2017 at 4:51 amSure you could do that, but it would make for a denser cake, not as light as if you used the water. Water, because there is not fat content to weigh it down, will give you a lighter texture. Hope that helps!
Mega Nanda says
March 12, 2017 at 4:33 amHello Beth,
This recipe is the best banana recipe. I use it in the cupcake form, and guess what?? my family love it. Very moist cake recipe…
Thank you for this yummy recipe Beth, I adore you so much.
Mega
entertainingwithbeth says
March 13, 2017 at 5:12 amYay! So glad it was a hit! This recipe is one of my favorites too 🙂
Shilpa says
February 2, 2017 at 3:40 amHello Beth,
I made your Banana Bread and I really loved it. That was an exceptionally nutty chocolaty Banana Bread!!Thanks So Much!
Just curious to know why do most Banana Bread recipes prefer Baking Soda to Baking Powder,though an acidic ingredient (like Buttermilk /Yoghurt) is not in recipe.
entertainingwithbeth says
February 5, 2017 at 5:30 amGreat question! Baking soda I find will get you a quicker rise than baking powder, hence the term “quick bread”. It’s funny because most people say you only use the soda when there is an acidic ingredient, but I find I use it any time I want a quick rise or chewier texture like with cookies. Hope that helps!
Aillen says
January 30, 2017 at 7:59 pmCan I use muffin tins for this one? If yes, what would be the baking time? Thank you..
entertainingwithbeth says
February 5, 2017 at 5:31 amSure you could do that too. Just bake between 18-20 mins. Hope you enjoy!
Pallavi says
January 15, 2017 at 7:14 amHello! This seems lovely but I just wanted to be sure about the quantity of baking soda to be added. Would 10 grams be 2 teaspoons or 2.5?
entertainingwithbeth says
January 15, 2017 at 2:30 pmsure 2 tsp would be 14 grams 🙂 (7 grams per tsp) hope that helps!
Pallavi says
January 12, 2017 at 11:47 pmHello! This seems like such a brilliant recipe and I’m so excited to try it. Before trying my hand at it, I just want to be sure about how much baking soda to add. You’ve mentioned 2tsp or 10ml of baking soda in the recipe. But the salt that has to be added in 5ml or 1/2 tsp. So shouldnt baking soda be 1tsp, since it’s exactly double the amount of salt. I don’t think there will be a difference in the volume that the quantities change so much, but I want to be doubly sure about it.
Thank you!
entertainingwithbeth says
January 15, 2017 at 2:32 pmI’ve never considered the salt in my recipes in relation to leavening. The salt is really just for the flavor. 14 grams of baking soda will do the trick. Hope you enjoy!
Sara Sandri says
November 9, 2016 at 7:54 amFor those that are intolerant to wheat, I tried it with spelt flower, and it’s delicious!
Lovely recipe, it’s the 4th time im making it now, love it.
entertainingwithbeth says
November 12, 2016 at 5:07 amGreat idea! Thanks for sharing! So glad the recipe has been a hit! 🙂
Ta says
October 20, 2016 at 1:53 amHi~ How many grams of butter to substitute the oil? Thanks!
entertainingwithbeth says
October 20, 2016 at 4:44 amSure if swapping the oil for butter it should be 180g of butter melted to 180ml. Enjoy! 🙂
Wannida says
October 9, 2016 at 9:25 amI forgot to put water in, would that make a big difference?
entertainingwithbeth says
October 10, 2016 at 5:43 amhmmm, not sure it might just make it a bit denser and not as light. Bet me know how it turned out 🙂
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entertainingwithbeth says
July 12, 2016 at 6:02 amOh no! So sorry about that. I dug around my site and I can’t figure out how to fix that for you 🙁 Unless you maybe delete your profile for commenting and create a new profile? That might do the trick! I’m so sorry, how annoying! Ugh…
Fia says
May 14, 2016 at 11:38 pmSupperb banana cake, moist and sweetness just right ! Not too greasy , not crumbly. Friends and family absolutely love it! Thx for sharing this recipe ,Beth !
entertainingwithbeth says
May 18, 2016 at 6:42 amYAY! So glad it was a hit! 🙂
finngirl says
March 24, 2016 at 11:08 amHI! Thank you for this awesome recipe, it was crazy delicious!The banana bread is quite unknown here in Finland so it was my first time to taste it. totally worth it to try! 🙂
entertainingwithbeth says
March 25, 2016 at 5:03 amYAY! So glad it was a hit 🙂 It really is such a yummy bread, and a very “American” treat I must say and such fun to know it has made its way to Finland!And that you enjoyed it 🙂 The distant cousin of banana bread is pumpkin bread, something we American’s really enjoy in the fall for Thanksgiving our national feast. If you can get canned pumpkin in Finland this one is great too! The flavors and spices could made it nice for the Holidays in Finland :)https://entertainingwithbeth.com/beths-extra-moist-pumpkin-bread-recipe/
Shazaa says
March 24, 2016 at 10:50 amHi Beth,
I’m dying to try out this fantastic looking bread but just a quick question. Can I substitute the plain flour for self-raising instead? If so, then I should probably omit the baking soda completely, no?
Many thanks in advance…
entertainingwithbeth says
March 25, 2016 at 5:10 amOh sure you could do that. But check the label on the flour to see if salt has also been added, most self-rising flours also include salt, so you may want to omit the salt as well 🙂 Happy Baking!
Shazaa says
March 31, 2016 at 5:45 amHi Beth,
Sorry I could not reply back earlier, but I made it and it came out just perfect! My first banana bread…
Thank you so much for this awesome recipe.
entertainingwithbeth says
April 1, 2016 at 6:07 amYAY! So glad it was a hit! 🙂
Manisha says
March 3, 2016 at 1:54 amsimply awesome recipe….I never get a moist cake…this recipe got me what it promised…ultimate banana bread…which is heavenly in taste and moissst!!…Thanx Beth!! 🙂
entertainingwithbeth says
March 4, 2016 at 5:40 amYAY! So glad it was a hit! 🙂