Overripe bananas turn into moist, tender loaves here. You will find classic quick breads, chocolate and nut versions, and fruity twists. Pick a loaf, grab your spotty bananas, and bake.
Browse all 36 banana bread recipes below. Each one includes a printable recipe card with ingredients, steps, and timings.
Bakery Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
Bake bakery cinnamon swirl banana bread layered with fragrant cinnamon brown sugar ribbons and moist butter banana crumb.
Bakery Style Spiced Banana Bread
Bake bakery-style spiced banana bread with three ripe bananas, pure butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and crunchy toasted walnuts.
Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze
Bake soft banana bread cookies with ripe bananas, cinnamon, brown sugar, and walnuts, then drizzle with a tangy cream cheese glaze.
Best Healthy Banana Bread with Almond Flour Recipe
I bake this healthy banana bread with almond flour whenever spotty ripe bananas sit on my kitchen counter.
Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread: Rich Mocha Loaf
This decadent chocolate espresso banana bread upgrades classic fruit loaf into a rich coffeehouse indulgence.
Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread with Sweet Vanilla Icing
Bake cinnamon swirl banana bread with sweet vanilla icing: moist butter banana loaf rippled with cinnamon brown sugar and drizzled with glaze.
Classic Golden Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Bake classic golden chocolate chip banana bread packed with three ripe bananas, pure creamery butter, and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Classic Old Fashioned Banana Bread
Bake classic old fashioned banana bread with three ripe bananas, pure vanilla, and a golden crumb. Simple, moist, and family-approved.
Cranberry Banana Bread: Moist Tart Walnut Loaf
This moist cranberry banana bread pairs sweet overripe bananas with tart fresh cranberries and toasted walnuts.
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Bake double chocolate banana bread with sweet ripe bananas, rich cocoa powder, and melted chocolate chips for a fudgy bakery loaf.
Easy and Deliciously Moist Lavender Banana Bread
I bake this fragrant deliciously moist lavender banana bread whenever ripe bananas line my counter.
Easy One-Bowl Homestyle Banana Bread
Bake easy one-bowl homestyle banana bread with three ripe bananas, pure butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Quick, simple, and foolproof.
Fresh Blueberry Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze
Bake fresh blueberry banana bread studded with juicy berries, almond flour, and pure maple syrup, finished with a sweet cream cheese glaze.
Fudgy Triple Chocolate Banana Bread
Decadent chocolate quick bread made with sweet mashed bananas, dark cocoa powder, and loaded with chocolate chips.
Glazed Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread
Bake glazed cinnamon roll banana bread layered with brown sugar cinnamon swirl, rolled oats, and sweet vanilla cream cheese glaze.
Healthy Greek Yogurt Banana Bread
Bake healthy Greek yogurt banana bread made with creamy Greek yogurt, sweet bananas, pure honey, and cinnamon. Soft, protein-packed breakfast loaf.
Healthy Maple Oat Flour Banana Bread
Bake healthy maple oat flour banana bread with ripe bananas, gluten-free oat flour, pure maple syrup, and coconut oil. Soft, moist, and wholesome.
Healthy Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Bake healthy oat flour chocolate chip banana bread with ripe bananas, coconut sugar, avocado oil, and dark chocolate chips. Naturally wholesome.
Healthy Protein Banana Bread Loaf
Healthy protein banana bread loaf packs wholesome athletic nutrition into tender, golden bakery slices scented with sweet ripe bananas and cinnamon.
Homestyle Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
Bake homestyle cinnamon swirl banana bread with sweet ripe bananas, melted butter, and thick layers of cinnamon brown sugar swirl.
Maple Banana Bread with Spiced Cinnamon Butter
Bake moist maple banana bread with pure maple syrup, whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and fluffy whipped spiced cinnamon butter.
Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Bake moist chocolate chip banana bread packed with sweet mashed bananas, rich melted butter, and semi-sweet chocolate morsels. Simple 1-bowl loaf.
Moist Espresso Brown Sugar Banana Bread
Bake moist espresso brown sugar banana bread with ripe bananas, brewed espresso, warm cinnamon, and rich butter. A refined bakery loaf.
Moist Sour Cream Oat Banana Bread
Bake moist sour cream oat banana bread made with finely ground oats, creamy sour cream, brown sugar, and toasted pecans for unmatched softness.
Nutty Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Bake nutty brown butter chocolate chip banana bread with aromatic browned butter, sweet bananas, brown sugar, and rich chocolate chips.
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Banana Bread
Bake tender buttermilk banana bread made with rich cultured buttermilk, ripe mashed bananas, pure butter, and dark brown sugar.
Old-Fashioned Golden Banana Bread
Bake old-fashioned golden banana bread with three ripe bananas, pure butter, vanilla, and sweet walnuts. Easy one-bowl family classic.
Pumpkin Banana Bread
Bake moist pumpkin banana bread with ripe bananas, pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and toasted walnuts. Two favorite loaves in one.
Rich Brown Butter Banana Bread
Bake rich brown butter banana bread with nutty toasted butter, sweet ripe bananas, pure vanilla, and a tender golden crumb. Bakery perfection.
Rustic Tuscan Banana Bread with Almond Flour
Bake rustic Tuscan banana bread made with almond flour, ripe bananas, espresso, dark chocolate, and toasted walnuts for an Italian twist.
Spiced Carrot Cake Banana Bread
Bake spiced carrot cake banana bread loaded with fresh grated carrots, sweet ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and crunchy toasted walnuts.
Spiced Chocolate Chunk Chai Banana Bread
Bake spiced chocolate chunk chai banana bread with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, dark chocolate chunks, and sweet maple butter glaze.
The Best Strawberry Banana Bread Recipe You’ll Ever Make
I bake strawberry banana bread whenever speckled, overripe bananas sit on my counter.
Tropical Hawaiian Banana Bread with Pineapple
Bake tropical Hawaiian banana bread with crushed pineapple, ripe bananas, toasted macadamia nuts, and sweet flaked coconut.
Ultimate Golden Butter Banana Bread
Bake ultimate golden butter banana bread with sweet ripe bananas, pure creamery butter, warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and crunchy toasted pecans.
Wholesome Vegan Oat Flour Banana Bread
Bake wholesome vegan oat flour banana bread with gluten-free oat flour, coconut sugar, dark chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts.