Classic Banana Bread

5.0 (1) October 20, 2026

Moist, tender banana bread with a crackly cinnamon-sugar top.

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Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
  • Prep 15 mins
  • Cook 1 hr
  • Waiting 20 mins
Difficulty
Easy
For beginner cooks
Spice Level
Not spicy
What’s involved 11 ingredients 5 steps
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The riper the bananas, the better the bread — look for skins that are mostly black.

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Classic Banana Bread

5.0 (1)
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Resting Time20 mins
Total Time1 hr 35 mins
Servings10 slices
Yield1 piece
DifficultyEasy
CuisineAmerican
CourseSnack
Oven175°C
Vegetarian Contains Eggs Contains Gluten Contains Milk May contain Tree nuts

Ingredients

slices

Batter

Topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 175°C and line a 900 g loaf tin with baking paper.
    10 mins 175°C
  2. Whisk the mashed , melted , , and vanilla in a large bowl.
    3 mins
  3. Fold in the , , and until just combined. Scrape into the tin.
    2 mins
  4. Mix the and and sprinkle over the top.
    1 min
  5. Bake for 55–60 minutes until a skewer comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 20 minutes before slicing.
    1 hr 175°C

Notes

Chef's Notes

Mix the batter only until no dry flour remains; over-mixing makes the loaf tough.

Storage

Wrap tightly and keep at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Freezing

Freeze whole or sliced for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Per serving

265 kcal
265 Calories 13% DV
4g Protein 6% of calories
38g Carbs 57% of calories
11g Fat 37% of calories
Amount % Daily Value*
Total Fat 11 g 14%
Saturated Fat 6 g 30%
Cholesterol 55 mg 18%
Sodium 190 mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 38 g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.5 g 5%
Total Sugars 21 g 42%
Protein 4 g 8%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Nutrition values are estimates and can vary with the ingredients used.

Categories: Baking Desserts
Tags: #Comfort Food #Make Ahead

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Sara Oct 22, 2026
5.0 I made this
Perfect banana bread, the cinnamon top is lovely.