Easy Banana Bread Recipe Without Baking Soda

This easy Banana Bread Recipe Without Baking Soda is quick to make and requires no fancy equipment. A moist banana bread, with yummy banana flavor. It's perfect for a delicious snack!

This banana bread recipe is a family favorite. If you love to bake loaf cake recipes, next time try my pumpkin bread, apple fritter bread and lemon loaf.

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I adapted my original recipe for banana bread to exclude baking soda. This new, easy banana bread recipe is the best ever! Every family member said it was their new favorite banana bread recipe. A delicious way to use up those ripe bananas don't you think?

Our Favorite Banana Bread

Our family loves any recipe made with bananas. Be sure to check out this banana cake, banana muffins and other quick bread recipes that have bananas.

Did you notice in the photos that this banana bread doesn't have the typical dark brown flecks that most banana bread would have? When you add baking soda to the batter, it reacts with the bananas to create those flecks. So, when you leave out the baking soda, the banana bread looks more pale-coloured than we're used to - delicious though!

Baking soda is a leavening agent that is often used in baked goods, including banana bread, to help them rise and become light and fluffy. Without baking soda, the banana bread may not rise as much and may be denser than usual.

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The recipe card at the bottom of this post includes the full list of ingredients and amounts that you will require. Below are a few notes about the ingredients:

You can add in blueberries, cranberries, chocolate chips and white chocolate chips. Up to ¾ cup of walnuts and pecans are also a delicious add-in.

This delicious banana bread is easy to make. Follow along below with the visual photos of what each step will look like.

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Grease a 9 inch loaf pan. Alternatively, you can use a cooking spray or line the loaf pan with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 325°F.

Peel and mash bananas with a fork. The best way to do this is to place them on a flat dinner plate. This is much easier than trying to mash them in a bowl.

Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. If you're adding nuts, you can sprinkle a few on top of the bread before baking.

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Use a cake tester to check for doneness by inserting it into the middle and ensuring that no batter is on the tester.

Cool on wire cooling rack. If you do not have a wire cooling rack, you can turn a baking sheet upside down and set the loaf pan on it. Cool for at least 10 minutes, then carefully remove from pan.

Do not overbake - keep a close eye on it in the oven and test with a cake tester or toothpick in the middle.

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Use ripe bananas - The key to a flavorful and moist banana bread is to use ripe bananas. Look for bananas that are mostly brown and speckled on the outside, as these are the sweetest and most flavorful.

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Don't overmix the batter - Overmixing the batter can lead to a tough and dense banana bread. To avoid this, mix the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined. A few lumps in the batter are okay, as they will disappear during baking. If you're using a stand mixer or electric mixer, be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can lead to a less-than-ideal texture.

Streusel Topping - for a crunchy streusel topping, combine ⅓ cup brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons flour, ⅛ teaspoons cinnamon and 1 Tablespoon of cold butter in a small bowl. Mix with clean hands or spoon until well-combined. Sprinkle on top of banana loaf before baking.

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Cream cheese frosting - I have the recipe for the cream cheese frosting on my other banana bread recipe. Although banana bread is delicious, plain on its own, the cream cheese frosting really does take it to a whole new level.

Wrap in plastic wrap, then wrap in aluminum foil for added protection in the freezer. You can also use a freezer- safe ziplock bag or airtight container.

Yes. You can make banana bread by using baking powder as the leavening agent. Follow the step-by-step instructions from the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Moist Banana Bread Without Baking Soda

Yes, you can use frozen bananas. Thaw the banana completely, peel and strain the liquid. Proceed with mashing the bananas and add to batter.

Yes, a banana bread recipe may be used for muffins. Divide batter evenly in 12 greased or paper-lined muffins tins and baking in 400°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

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This easy Banana Bread Recipe Without Baking Soda makes a delicious breakfast snack  any time of day! This recipe uses simple ingredients and requires no fancy equipment.It’s time for a fresh batch of banana bread, but you’re out of baking soda. Never fear! I’ve got just the thing! This banana bread recipe without baking soda is exactly what you need.

Banana bread is one of my favorite ways to enjoy ripe bananas. Like most quick breads, it’s super easy to make and requires very few ingredients. Normally baking soda is used as a leavening agent. But a while back I was out of both and was determined to make banana bread anyway. I wondered if there was another way to make this quick bread rise. Turns out – there is!

If you’re out of baking soda, fear not. Without a leavening agent like baking soda or baking powder, bread and cakes can still be made, they just won’t rise as well. This banana bread recipe without baking soda has baking powder instead of soda. It is a little denser than one that includes baking soda.

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My banana bread recipe that I share here with you doesn’t require any baking soda AND it’s super easy too! And best of all, this loaf stays moist and soft for days after it’s baked – perfect if you need an emergency snack and don’t want to worry about spoilage. Just slice off a piece whenever you need one (and be sure to share!).

Bananas are best when they’ve got some brown spots on their skin, but not so much that they look like they’re rotting. Underripe (or green) bananas won’t mash well and will alter the texture of your bread.

Overripe bananas are perfect for makingbanana bread. When bananas start to look like the picture above, my kids won’t touch them. They’ll say, “Eeeww, they’re all soft and spotted.” That’s okay with me because I know that the brown spots just mean they will make a delicious loaf of quick bread. When my bananas get spotted and I’m not quite ready to use them, I freeze them for smoothies or baking later on.

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Easy Peasy Banana Bread

Before freezing bananas, make sure they are at their peak ripeness. Bananas that have some brown spots on them are perfect for baking with, but won’t make a good fresh fruit snack. Discard bananas with any bruises or splits.

To freeze bananas, peel the bananas and slice them into coin-sized pieces. Lay out your banana slices on a large cookie sheet or tray and freeze. Once they are frozen, place the banana slices into resealable storage bags (I love these Stasher silicone bags) and return to your freezer. They are good in the freezer for up to 3 months.

The best way to store banana bread is in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days. After the bread has completely cooled, wrap the bread in wax lined wrap or parchment paper and place in an airtight container to ensure it stays moist.

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Yes, you can freeze banana bread and most other quick bread recipes, To freeze, wrap the loaf tightly in plastic wrap then place it into a resealable freezer bag. It will keep up to 3 months in your freezer.

You are going to love this delicious banana bread. I hope you give it a try. After you do, I’d love for you to come back and tell me about how much you liked it and rate our recipe.

Nicky Omohundro is a travel and active family lifestyle blogger and social media influencer based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She shares stories, destinations, and ideas on food, family, health, and outdoor recreation to help families find their own adventures. Her spirit animal is a caffeinated squirrel fueled by coffee, real food, and the desire to seek new adventures.Most quick breads and loaf cakes depend on baking soda to rise, but here's a recipe for a banana bread without baking soda, that relies on baking powder.

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Old school banana bread recipes are usually made with baking soda only, and without baking powder. I gather that there was a time when baking powder wasn't as readily available, but also that the consistency of baking powder sold in grocery stores varied. Baking powder wasn't the reliable chemical leavener it is today.

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Remember that baking soda is