Starbucks Banana Bread
A delicious and easy copycat recipe for Starbucks banana bread, perfect for home bakers craving a moist and flavorful loaf.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Do not use whole wheat unless you prefer a denser bread.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg Room temperature is best.
- 1 ⅛ cups sugar Sounds weird but trust.
- ½ cup vegetable oil Keeps the bread moist.
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk or regular milk Water can be used if necessary.
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large overripe bananas Mashed up with a fork.
Optional Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped walnuts Skip if you're nut-averse.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon Optional, for added flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar, vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- If using, fold in the chopped walnuts and cinnamon.
Baking
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a bakery-style taste, ensure your bananas are very ripe. Avoid pulling the loaf out early to maintain a golden crust. You can freeze the bread once cooled, wrapped tightly for up to two months.