Better Than Starbucks Banana Walnut Bread Recipe
Craving that moist, nutty banana bread from your favorite coffee shop? This homemade version delivers incredible flavor and texture with ripe bananas and crunchy walnuts. Ready in about 10 minutes of prep, it bakes into the perfect breakfast, snack, or treat anytime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 slices 1x
- Category: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or canola)
2 tablespoons milk (or buttermilk)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3–4 very ripe bananas (about 2 1/2 cups mashed)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk egg and sugar until smooth. Add oil, milk, and vanilla; whisk well.
4. Pour dry ingredients into wet. Stir gently until just combined – batter will be thick.
5. Mash bananas with a fork until smooth. Fold into batter.
6. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes; cool then fold in.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan. Smooth top. Bake 60-70 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
If top browns too fast, tent with foil after 45 minutes.
Use overripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor.
Batter is thick – normal for moist results.
Store airtight at room temp 3 days or freeze slices up to 3 months.
Perfect toasted with butter!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg