Banana bread
A moist, sweet quick bread made with mashed overripe bananas and leavened with baking soda or baking powder.
- Cakes, cookies, pastries and baked goods
- United States
Very ripe, heavily spotted bananas give the best flavor and sweetness. Most recipes use 3 to 4 bananas, about 1½ cups (340 g) mashed, for a 9 x 5-inch loaf. Stir the batter just until combined to keep it tender.
Bake at about 350°F (175°C) for 55 to 65 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean. Tenting with foil keeps the top from over-browning.
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USA Pan 9x5 Loaf PanEven browning and a clean release for tall, tender loaves.See it on Amazon
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Sources
Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.
- Banana Bread, University of Illinois Extension
- Classic Banana Bread, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture (Cooperative Extension Service)
- Banana (Cavendish) produce fact sheet, UC Davis Postharvest Research and Extension Center
- Banana bread (Q806097), Wikidata