Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread
This moist and flavorful banana bread, inspired by Starbucks, is perfect for breakfast or a snack, and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1⅛ cups sugar
- ½ cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk or milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 3 whole bananas, mashed very well Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
Optional Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped walnuts Optional for topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the egg, sugar, and oil until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir well. The mixture will be thick and dry.
- Next, add the milk, vanilla, and mashed bananas, stirring until all ingredients are incorporated.
- If using, mix in the walnuts and then pour the batter into a loaf pan.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-75 minutes, checking regularly until a knife comes out clean.
Notes
Enjoy your banana bread warm or at room temperature. Serve it plain, or with a pat of butter or cream cheese spread. Store by wrapping it in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and it will stay fresh for about 3-4 days at room temperature, or freeze for up to 3 months.