Moist, Easy & Flavor-Packed Banana Bread Recipe

This is one of my absolute favorite ways to use up overripe bananas. This banana bread recipe comes out soft, moist, and incredibly flavorful every single time. It’s studded with sweet raisins, toasty walnuts, and just the right balance of banana richness. Whether you’re baking it for a weekend treat or gifting it to a friend, this loaf always delivers.

At MyRecipeInn, we don’t let good bananas go to waste—we turn them into something beautiful. 🍌✨

📽 Banana Bread Video Tutorial

Watch how simple this Moist, Easy & Flavor-Packed Banana Bread Recipe is from start to finish. No special equipment. No tricks. Just real, homemade goodness.

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🍌 Ingredients for Banana Bread

Here’s everything you need to make this soft and flavorful banana bread:

• 3 very ripe bananas (medium/large)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• ¾ cup granulated sugar (you can sub with honey)
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (lightly toasted)
• ½ cup raisins

Tip: Want a twist? Swap raisins for dark chocolate chips or dried cranberries.

Can I Skip the Nuts and Raisins?

Absolutely. This recipe still bakes up beautifully even without the add-ins. I often make it nut-free when sharing with friends who have allergies. You can even stir in mini chocolate chips for a sweeter variation—hello, chocolate chip banana bread! 🍫

🍌 How to Ripen Bananas Fast

Don’t have super ripe bananas yet? Try these methods:

Quick Oven Method:
Place unpeeled bananas on a baking sheet and bake at 250°F (120°C) for 15–20 minutes. The skins will blacken, but inside? Soft and perfect.

Paper Bag Method (Overnight):
Put your bananas in a brown paper bag with an apple and leave them overnight. The ethylene gas from the fruit speeds up ripening.

Can You Freeze Overripe Bananas?

Yes! Don’t toss those brown bananas. Just freeze them.

• To freeze: Place bananas (peeled or unpeeled) in a freezer-safe bag and remove as much air as possible.
• To use: Thaw at room temperature and mash. Works like a charm in this banana bread recipe—or even smoothies!

Bonus tip: You can freeze fully baked banana bread too. Just wrap it tightly in plastic and foil.

🍞 How to Make Banana Bread

This recipe is a keeper—and incredibly easy to whip up. You don’t even need a stand mixer.

Step-by-Step:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Lightly toast walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat (2–3 minutes), then cool and chop.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
4. Mash bananas with a fork and mix into the butter-sugar mixture along with the eggs.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt, then mix into the batter.
6. Add vanilla, chopped walnuts, and raisins. Stir until just combined.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Optional: Slice while warm, slather with butter, and pair with coffee. Heaven.

🧠 Smart Substitutions for a Healthier Banana Bread

Looking to make this banana bread recipe healthier? Try these smart swaps:

• Use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose
• Replace sugar with honey or maple syrup
• Add 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed for fiber boost
• Reduce sugar to ½ cup if your bananas are super ripe

🍰 More Sweet Bread Recipes to Try

Love this recipe? Try these next:

• Apple Cinnamon Bread – soft and fruity
• Pumpkin Bread – spiced and cozy
• Chocolate Chip Banana Bread – fan favorite
• Lemon Yogurt Loaf – bright and moist

🧾 Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Note: Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.