Best banana bread recipes

What is banana bread?

This dense loaf is one of our favourite ways to use up over ripe bananas. However, don't let the name fool you, this recipe is actually closer to a cake than a bread. In fact, there's not even any yeast to help the bread rise, instead it relies on baking powder to give it its cakey consistency. However, while it may not resemble bread in taste and texture, unlike other cakes banana bread is best heated up or even toasted. It is also ideal paired with lashings of butter and enjoyed for breakfast.

Equipment you need to make banana bread

The good news is that you need little fancy equipment to make café worthy banana bread. In fact, most recipes require little more than a bowl and wooden spoon to pull it off. While it is traditionally baked in a loaf tin, it is also great made in muffin tins or even a bundt pan to make it look extra special.

Classic banana bread recipes

It's hard to beat a classic, and these recipes are right up there with the very best café style banana bread favourites. Moist and dense, they're packed full of banana flavour and are sure to satisfy your cravings.

• Banana Bread Supreme
• Banana Bread
• Best Banana Bread
• Cafe-Style Banana Bread

Easy banana bread recipes

If you're new to baking, or are looking for a quick go-to recipe, then here are your best options. Requiring few ingredients and no fancy equipment, these recipes are easy to make on the go.

• Easy Banana Bread
• Easy Banana Bread
• Very Simple Banana Bread
• Best Ever Banana Bread

Banana bread with chocolate

One of the favourite additions to a banana bread recipe is chocolate chips. Either pick up a bag of chocolate chips or try chopping up your favourite chocolate into chunks to stir through the mix.

• Choc Chip Banana Bread
• Banana Honeycomb Tea Bread
• Chocolate, Banana and Blueberry Bread
• Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Other recipes to try

Nuts, berries, dried fruit and different flours all make these recipes stand apart from the pack. Try altering your favourite recipe with a range of tasty additions to make up your own combination.

• Banana and Cinnamon Bread
• Banana Coconut Bread
• Banana and Walnut Bread
• Easy Banana and Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding
• Rich Banana Bread

Healthier banana breads

Look out for recipes that include yoghurt rather than oil and plenty of bananas for natural sweetness, like in some of these recipes. And if your bananas are particularly sweet, don't be afraid to cut back on the amount of sugar to let their natural sweetness shine through.

• Low-Fat Banana Bread
• Low-Fat Banana Bread

Bonkers for bananas?  Then you'll love our Banana recipes collection.