This Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread recipe is incredibly moist, loaded with the perfect taste of banana throughout, and tastes even better than the Starbucks favorite bread! Using simple ingredients, this quick bread comes together in no time and makes a delicious breakfast, snack, or anytime treat!
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Is there anything better than a warm slice of banana bread? I think not! Anytime I am in line at Starbucks for a quick coffee, their banana bread loaf is almost always calling my name. Of course, taking one look at their $4+ price tag for it, I typically tell myself no and head home to make a batch! This Starbucks Copycat Banana Bread is perfectly moist, has incredible flavor, and the texture is spot on! It may even be BETTER than the original if I do say so myself!
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- What does this Starbucks Banana Bread Copycat Recipe taste like?
- Why You Should make this Better than Starbucks Banana Bread Recipe
- Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread Ingredients
- How to make Starbucks Banana Bread
- Recipe Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Banana Recipes You’ll Love
- More Quick Bread Recipes to try
- Better Than Starbucks Banana Bread
What does this Starbucks Banana Bread Copycat Recipe taste like?
As with many banana breads, this quick bread has a distinct banana flavor throughout! The ripe bananas give it a sweet and tangy flavoring, whereas the walnuts, if using, add in a slight crunch. This bread makes the ultimate breakfast, snack, or anytime treat throughout the day and can be enjoyed warm or room temperature! My favorite is to warm up a slice with a bit of butter on top and enjoy with a hot cup of coffee.
Why You Should make this Better than Starbucks Banana Bread Recipe
- A cost effective way to make the coffee shop favorite at home– forget paying over $4 for one slice of banana bread. Now you can make the entire loaf for under $5!
- Can be adapted to fit your tastes– you have full control over the ingredients that go into the recipe as well as any add in’s used such as chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans, raisins, etc.
- A great way to use up those ripe bananas– if your house is like mine, there are almost always extra ripe bananas on hand to use. This is the perfect way to use them up.
- A quick and easy satisfying snack or anytime treat– whether you freeze slices for later, enjoy for breakfast, snacks, or anytime…you can’t go wrong!
Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread Ingredients
See printable recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts and step by step dirctions.
- Flour– all purpose flour is the base of this recipe
- Baking Soda/ Salt– ensure freshness as this gives the quick bread its rise
- Eggs– large eggs at room temperature
- Sugar– white sugar gives this bread the perfect amount of sweetness
- Oil– vegetable oil gives this bread its moistness, you can also use canola oil or olive oil, but olive oil will alter the flavoring a bit
- Milk– any type works, we use 2% because that is what we have on hand typically
- Vanilla Extract– use pure extract versus imitation for the best flavor
- Bananas– mashed, make sure they are super ripe as they give this recipe the most flavor
- Walnuts– optional, but highly recommended, chopped, you can also use pecans
Variations to try
- If you prefer this bread nut free, that works great, or you can add in chopped walnuts/pecans to make Starbucks Banana Nut Bread.
- About ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries make a great addition to this bread.
- For a chocolate addition, add ½ cup chocolate chips into the batter.
- Slicing a banana and placing the slices evenly on top of the bread before it goes into the oven is a pretty and tasty addition.
- Sprinkle some cinnamon and brown sugar on top of the banana bread loaf before it goes into the oven to create a sweet spiced crust.
How to make Starbucks Banana Bread
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease a loaf pan (or mini loaf pans/ muffin cups)
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla.
- Stir wet ingredients mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. *batter will be very thick
- Add in the bananas and stir to combine.
- Fold in chopped walnuts (if using).
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan(s) using a rubber spatula and place into preheated oven.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes if large loaf, 30-35 minutes if mini loaves, and 25 minutes if muffins.
- Remove from oven once toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center of bread.
- Allow to cool slightly, slice and enjoy!
Recipe Tips for Success
- Don’t worry if the batter is extremely thick. That is normal and the bread will turn out perfectly. Use a wooden spoon to combine ingredients.
- Keep an eye on baking times depending on if you are baking a full loaf, mini loaves, or muffins. You want to ensure you don’t over-bake this bread.
- For a creamier addition, you can use buttermilk in place of the milk.
- Don’t over-mix the batter as it will cause the bread to become dense and not as moist. Stir until just combined and then add in the nuts (if using) folding in to combine.
- Make sure the eggs are at room temperature as this helps them to combine into the batter evenly and easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I store this Starbucks Copycat Banana Bread Recipe?
- Once bread has fully cooled, you can store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge up to one week.
- To freeze, place in a freezer safe container or freezer bag up to 3 months. To ensure freshness, wrap each loaf in plastic wrap before placing in bag or container.
- When you are ready to enjoy a slice or two, you can warm it back up using the microwave, toaster oven, or air fryer.
What is the best way to enjoy Banana Bread?
Personally, I like to keep it simple and spread some butter on a warm slice and devour my serving, however, here are some other great options:
- Fresh from the oven
- Toasted with some butter or honey on top
- Served with a scoop of ice-cream on top for an evening sweet treat.
- Topped with some cream cheese once toasted.
- Using peanut butter or Nutella to drizzle on a slice.
How do I make Starbucks Copycat Banana Nut Bread?
The only change to make this into a nut bread, is to use walnuts or pecans. Yep, that’s it! Whether you have an allergy to nuts and choose nut free, or want to make this into a Starbucks Banana Walnut Bread, simply choose whether you want to add them in or not! We LOVE the added crunch, whereas others prefer a soft, tender bread!
More Banana Recipes You’ll Love
- Mini Banana Muffins– quick and easy to prepare, making them the perfect breakfast or snack option!
- Banana Cream Cheese Muffins– moist, flavor packed, and include a mouth-watering cream cheese topping! Plus, they are ready to enjoy them in only 30 minutes!
- Banana Crumb Coffee Cake– packed with flavor and is the perfect excuse to enjoy cake for breakfast!
- Easy Banana Pudding Poke Cake– a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that combines the classic flavors of banana pudding and yellow cake.
- Cinnamon Crumble Banana Bread– classic banana bread made extraordinary with an incredible cinnamon crumble topping that is mouthwatering!
More Quick Bread Recipes to try
- Southern Peach Bread– using only ingredients you may already have on hand! Packed with flavor and no yeast required, this will be a new favorite!
- Blueberry Bread– moist quick bread stuffed full of fresh blueberries! Super easy to make and a perfect quick breakfast for busy mornings!
- Strawberry Bread– a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of juicy, ripe strawberries with the comforting warmth of freshly baked bread.
- Banana Strawberry Bread– moist and flavorful quick bread bursting with fresh juicy strawberries and bananas!
- Mom’s Zucchini Bread– a moist and delicious quick bread, flavored with walnuts (optional) and cinnamon! Makes a great breakfast or snack option!
This Starbucks Copycat Banana Bread Recipe is a delicious and easy way to recreate the beloved treat in the comfort of your own home. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can enjoy the warm, moist banana bread just like at Starbucks. Whether you’re looking for a tasty breakfast option or a satisfying snack, this delicious bread is sure to become a favorite in your household. Give it a try and see for yourself how easy it is to make your own version of this popular treat!
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Better Than Starbucks Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 bananas, mashed
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped *optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease a loaf pan (or mini loaf pans, muffin cups)
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, combine the egg, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla.
- Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. *batter will be very thick
- Add in the bananas and stir to combine.
- Mix in walnuts (if using).
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan(s) and place into preheated oven.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes if large loaf, 30-35 minutes if mini loaves, and 25 minutes if muffins.
- Remove from oven once toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center of bread.
- Allow to cool slightly, slice and enjoy!
Toni says
This recipe turned out so good! I used bread flour instead of all purpose, flour, and I used one Teaspoon of vanilla. Four times sake, I used muffin tins instead of the loaf pan. I sprayed the muffin pan with cooking spray and lined each one with parchment paper. after adding about a quarter cup of batter, I sprinkled brown sugar and chopped walnuts on top. They turned out amazing!
Toni says
Sorry for the typos, I should have proofread after talking my text.
Kristin says
No worries, I understood what you said and am glad you enjoyed!!
Kristin says
Yay!! Love hearing this and love the changes you made! We love these as muffins in my family, so tasty and perfect for on the go!
Mary Walmsley says
Kristin, I have used many of your recipes over the past year & I have never been disappointed! I joined a lot of food related sites, but I really think yours is the one I use the most!
Kristin says
Awww, love hearing this! So glad you enjoy the recipes!!!
Sha says
I wanna try this but how many cups mashed, are 3 bananas? Bananas come in several sizes.
Kristin says
About 1 1/2 cups total! Enjoy!
Michelle says
Excellent recipe! We love it; definitely a keeper! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Kristin says
Yay! Glad you enjoyed!
Wanda Muir says
Thank you for the banana bread recipe. I plan on making this , maybe today. I dont have nuts to put in it but that’s ok because we usually dont have them and it’s still good.
Kristin says
Hope you enjoy! Keep me posted!