An easy and moist Banana Bread Recipe that is loaded with bananas, tangy-sweet raisins, and toasted walnuts. This is one of our favorite overripe banana recipes with hundreds of 5-star reviews.

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Banana Nut Bread Recipe:

This is my husband’s recipe which he has perfected over the years and he is known for his Banana Bread. He makes it frequently and it always disappears fast! It is simple to make and our favorite way to use up overripe bananas so they never go to waste. It’s super moist and makes a great breakfast on-the-go. We even created Banana Muffins from this recipe.

This loaf stays moist for days and also makes for a thoughtful and delicious gift idea for the holidays (I’ll take banana bread over fruit cake any day).

Banana Bread Video Tutorial:

Watch Natasha make this moist banana bread. You will be surprised at how easy it is. We will never stop loving this recipe. Now go forth and bake!

Ingredients for Banana Bread:

This is everything you need to make the best banana bread: flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, vanilla extract, softened butter, eggs and of course very ripe bananas. Adding walnuts and raisins is optional but adds great taste and texture, turning it into a banana nut bread.

Can I Omit Walnuts and Raisins?

YES! The recipe will still work if raisins and walnuts are omitted. We make it nut-free all the time due to a walnut allergy in the family. You will still have the softest, super moist and scrumptious loaf. You can also replace them with some chocolate to make Chocolate Chip Banana Bread.

How to Ripen Bananas:

Quick Oven Method: If your bananas are a little green and you want them to ripen quicker, place them on a baking sheet and bake at 250˚F for 15 to 20 minutes depending on the initial ripeness of the bananas.

If your bananas are a little green and you want them to ripen quicker, place them on a baking sheet and bake at 250˚F for 15 to 20 minutes depending on the initial ripeness of the bananas. 24 Hour Counter Method: If you are willing to wait 1 day, you can place the bunch of bananas (without separating them) in a paper bag, cover and leave at room temperature. Bananas emit ethylene which causes ripening. Adding an apple to the bag will speed up the process.

Can I Freeze Overripe Bananas?

If you have overripe bananas and aren’t ready to bake with them, DO NOT throw them away!

How to Freeze Bananas: place them un-peeled in a freezer-safe bag, remove any excess air and freeze up to 3 months. You can use thawed bananas for banana bread. You can also freeze them peeled and cut into pieces for easier use in smoothies. P.S. You can also freeze a whole banana bread with the same method!

How to Make Banana Bread:

This is the easiest banana bread recipe. We mix it in a stand mixer because it’s easy, but you can use an electric hand mixer and can even make it work with a hand whisk. There is no fancy equipment required. Watch the video tutorial below and you will be a pro in no time!

In the mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Mix in mashed bananas and eggs. Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, salt, and baking soda and add to batter. Stir in vanilla, walnuts, and raisins, transfer to prepared loaf pan and bake.

Substitutions for a Healthy Banana Bread:

My sister Anna made this into a honey banana bread; replacing sugar with honey.

Use organic whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.

Replace 1 Tbsp of flour with 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed.

Reduce sugar to 1/2 cup when using very ripe bananas; they add plenty of sweetness

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Print Moist Banana Bread Recipe 4.95 from 302 votes Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes This Banana Bread Recipe is loaded with ripe bananas, tangy-sweet raisins, and toasted walnuts. It is one of our favorite ripe banana recipes and even better with overripe bananas. Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com Skill Level: Easy Cost to Make: $5-$8 Keyword: banana bread, banana nut bread Cuisine: American Course: Breakfast, snack Calories: 350 kcal Servings: 10 people Ingredients 3 very ripe bananas (medium/large)

½ cup unsalted butter (8 Tbsp) at room temperature

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs lightly beaten

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

½ tsp vanilla extract

1 cup walnuts

½ cup raisins US Customary - Metric Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a bread loaf pan (9.25 long x 5.25 wide x 2.75 deep). Lightly roast walnuts on a skillet, continuously stirring so they won’t burn. Coarsely chop and cool to room temperature. In a mixing bowl, cream together 8 Tbsp softened butter and 3/4 cup sugar (or honey if using honey). Mash bananas with a fork until the consistency of chunky applesauce and add them to the batter along with 2 eggs, mixing until blended. In a separate bowl, whisk together: 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 tsp of baking soda and 1/2 tsp of salt then add to batter. Add 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract and mix in chopped walnuts and raisins. Pour into prepared loaf pan. Bake at 350˚F for 55-60 min or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let banana bread rest for 10 min before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Nutrition Facts Moist Banana Bread Recipe Amount Per Serving Calories 350 Calories from Fat 162 % Daily Value* Fat 18g 28% Saturated Fat 7g 44% Cholesterol 57mg 19% Sodium 243mg 11% Potassium 270mg 8% Carbohydrates 45g 15% Fiber 3g 13% Sugar 20g 22% Protein 5g 10% Vitamin A 354IU 7% Vitamin C 4mg 5% Calcium 26mg 3% Iron 2mg 11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition Disclosure

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This banana bread recipe was first published in 2009; one of the very first recipes on our blog! It has been a reader and family favorite ever since.