Quick Easy Simple Banana Bread Recipe

My Grandma’s tried and true Easy Banana Bread recipe is a classic favorite and hands down the BEST!  Perfectly sweet, super moist and loaded with delicious banana flavor!

This has been one of my favorite banana bread recipes since I can remember and I have to give my Grandma ALL the credit.  She literally makes the BEST and it was always a staple in her home growing up.  This banana bread is so moist and fluffy, incredibly easy to make and is the perfect way to use up those overripe bananas!  Everyone needs a staple banana bread recipe and I hope this one is yours!

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Now for the disclaimer.  This is definitely not considered a healthy banana bread as it does contain butter and sugar, but SO MANY people have asked me for this recipe over the years that I wanted to share it on my blog for those who wanted to make it.  I mean hey, all things should be eaten in moderation anyway, right??  I have tried modifying this recipe several times to make it a bit healthier, but it just never comes out quite the same so I wanted you all to have the original recipe 😊

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If you’re looking for healthier bread or muffin recipes, check out these banana breakfast muffins (can be made into bread as well!) or these chocolate chip banana zucchini muffins!  You’ll also love this almond flour pumpkin bread and this healthy zucchini bread.  Honestly guys, my Grandma’s banana bread recipe is just TOO good not to share so feel free to move along if this bread isn’t for you.

This particular recipe makes one standard loaf of bread, but you could also make 3 mini loaves (I promise your neighbors will thank you!) or even muffins!  See below for the different baking times depending on how you choose to make this.

To Store: This banana bread can be stored in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic or foil at room temp for up to 3 days, but make sure to refrigerate after that to keep this longer.  This bread will last up to a week in the fridge.

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To Freeze: This bread freezes really well too!  You can either wrap the entire loaf in plastic wrap, aluminum foil or a freezer-safe bag or you can freeze individual slices.  When ready to serve, allow to thaw out overnight in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before slicing.  This bread will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Hope you all enjoy my Grandma’s Easy Banana Bread and if you love this recipe as much as we do, please leave me a five-star rating below and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram using the hashtag #! I love seeing all your delicious recreations!

* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.Super Simple Banana Bread that is moist, has a rich banana flavor, and the perfect texture. No mixer needed, this really is the easiest banana bread you will ever make.

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Honestly, this is one of my most popular posts, along with Beef Stroganoff, Shrimp Alfredo, and Baked Chicken Wings. But this one is the easiest,  lowest-mess, most delicious recipe. Simple, moist, fantastic banana bread with hundreds of positive reviews.

You guys! Banana bread is one of my favorites, and I have a lot of recipes for it. The most popular one on my site is this one, and the second most popular is the Cream Cheese Banana Bread. I love the cream cheese filling, but sometimes I just want plain, simple, easy to make, no machine needed banana bread. I mean seriously, this is SUPER SIMPLE BANANA BREAD!

I frequently have too many over-ripe bananas, and so I went in search of the perfect simple banana bread. I found it. It is not my recipe, even though I did make a few minor tweaks. This recipe comes courtesy of Simply Recipes.  I love this Super Simple Banana Bread because you don’t need a mixer or hand mixer to make it. You can whisk the egg with a fork, and just stir everything up in a bowl, and then you have easy to make, and even easier to eat, Super Simple Banana Bread!

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I usually double the batch and do one big loaf (pictured) and a few mini loaves  of Super Simple Banana Bread which we devour, or give as gifts. The last time I made this banana bread I used a muffin tin and made it into muffins (which bake up a lot quicker than the loaf), and my sweet kiddos had them for quick grab and go breakfast options, and for after school snacks.

I can think of a million ways to enjoy an Easy Banana Bread! How about making this Super Simple Banana Bread recipe into easy banana bread muffins? I mean the possibilities are endless.

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I find that I am pretty plain Jane when it comes to my banana bread. I try to use a really good vanilla. This is my favorite vanilla of all time. I do not love adding nuts, or chocolate chips. But my kids do. They love when I add chocolate chips. What is your favorite way to eat banana bread? Here are a few fun options:

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I love a nice pat of butter on mine, and prefer eating it fresh out of the oven. It is hard for me to wait for it to cool sometimes. But I have found that the flavors tend to intensify if you wait to eat it until it is cooled, or a day or so later. No matter how you like your banana bread, might I suggest trying this Super Simple Banana Bread recipe as it is really quite delicious!

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This super simple banana bread is the easiest banana bread you will ever make. It is thick and moist, and flavorful, but requires no hand mixer and comes together in minutes. Delicious easy banana bread for using up those brown bananas.

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You can add in a cup of chocolate chips. I recommend cutting the sugar down to 1/2 or 3/4 cup if adding chocolate chips in.

Calories: 2776 kcal | Carbohydrates: 524 g | Protein: 29 g | Fat: 68 g | Saturated Fat: 40 g | Cholesterol: 326 mg | Sodium: 1871 mg | Potassium: 1528 mg | Fiber: 14 g | Sugar: 343 g | Vitamin A: 2355 IU | Vitamin C: 30.8 mg | Calcium: 89 mg | Iron: 10.4 mg

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Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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Hi, I'm Rachael, and I am obsessed with sharing quality products and solid recipes. I can work with you to develop, test and create original recipes and content using YOUR products, and share it across Eazy Peazy Mealz blog and social channels, reaching thousands of dedicated readers.Put those ripe bananas to use in this moist, delicious banana bread and you'll learn why it's the most popular recipe on Simply Recipes.

Elise founded Simply Recipes in 2003 and led the site until 2019. She has an MA in Food Research from Stanford University.

Quick And Easy Banana Bread

This banana bread has been the most popular recipe on Simply Recipes for over 10 years. Thousands of people make it every day. Why?

Because it really is the best banana bread recipe, period. You can mix everything in one bowl, you can vary the amount of sugar or bananas. And the secret to its great flavor? Melted butter.

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The beauty of this banana bread recipe is you don't need a fancy mixer! A mixing bowl, a fork to whisk the eggs, and a sturdy spoon to mix the batter are all you need. The sugar amount is flexible. The original recipe called for a cup of white sugar, but most people, including me, do just fine with 3/4 cup, and many are happy with 1/2 cup.

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You can toss in a cup of chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips if you want, or put the batter into muffin tins and make banana nut muffins instead. You can even go a step further and make chocolate banana bread.

I was given this banana bread recipe years ago from my friend Heidi H, who, many years before, had begged the recipe from a ski buddy’s mother—Mrs. Hockmeyer. Thanks Heidi!

All these years later, we were curious to know more about who

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