MONDAY: NATIONAL BANANA BREAD DAY

What

MONDAY: NATIONAL BANANA BREAD DAY

When

2/23/2026

Banana Banana Bread Recipe

This banana bread recipe creates the most delicious, moist loaf with loads of banana flavor. Why compromise the banana flavor? Friends and family love my recipe and say it's by far the best! It tastes wonderful toasted. Enjoy!

Submitted by Shelley Albeluhn/Updated on February 13, 2026
Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 1 (9x5-inch) loaf

Our most popular banana bread is moist, delicious, and absolutely packed with banana flavor. This Allrecipes community favorite will quickly become your go-to banana bread recipe!
Banana Bread Ingredients

You likely already have all the ingredients you'll need for this banana bread recipe on hand. If not, here's what to add to your grocery list:

Flour: All-purpose flour gives the banana bread structure.
Baking soda: Baking soda acts as a leavener, which means it helps the banana bread rise.
Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor, but it won't make the loaf taste salty.
Butter: A stick of butter lends richness, moisture, and irresistible flavor.
Brown sugar: Brown sugar sweetens things up and adds a hint of warmth.
Eggs: Eggs act as a binding agent, which means they hold the batter together.
Bananas: Of course, you'll need bananas! Choose overripe bananas.

loaf of Banana Banana Bread with butter
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The Secret to Super Moist Banana Bread

This banana bread is super moist thanks to butter, eggs, and brown sugar (which adds more moisture than white sugar). Plus, ripe mashed bananas have plenty of moisture on their own. Bake the bread until just done to prevent it drying out, and wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap or foil to lock in moisture.

Here are a few banana bread tips and tricks from the expert:

Avoid choosing green bananas. Instead opt for ripe bananas that are yellow with a few brown spots.
The best and easiest way to mash bananas? With a fork!
Stir just until the dry ingredients are incorporated. Overmixing can result in dense, tough bread.
Start checking a few minutes early; the bread is done when a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
The recipe calls for a 9x5 loaf pan, but it’s fine if you have something smaller – just increase the cook time by a few minutes.

How to Store Banana Bread

Banana bread will stay fresh for about 4 days at room temperature when stored properly. To keep it moist, place a paper towel in the bottom of an airtight container or zip-top bag. Set the cooled loaf on top, then cover it with another paper towel before sealing tightly. The paper towels absorb excess moisture, preventing sogginess while keeping the banana bread soft. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature.