by Holly
Learn the trick to how to make banana bread moist and delicious. With very few ingredients and only a few minutes of prep, this simple banana bread is the perfect way to enjoy your ripe bananas!
A Favorite Quick Bread
This banana bread recipe is so quick and easy to prepare, perfect for busy households! It makes a most delicious afternoon snack for hungry kids after school or enjoy banana bread for breakfast paired with a warm mug of coffee!
It’s incredibly moist and easy to make. You likely have everything you need for this recipe!
Banana Bread Ingredients
Bananas
How Ripe Should They Be? You want your bananas to be ripe with many black spots, this means they’re soft and full of sugars. You can peel them and freeze them to make banana bread at a later date too.
To Ripen Bananas Quickly: Uhoh, you have beautiful yellow bananas, perfect for a smoothie or banana pudding but not so much for banana bread!
- To ripen bananas in 1-2 days: place them in a paper bag (with other ripe fruit if you have any) and seal.
- To ripen immediately, bake at 300°F for 15-20 minutes. Cool before using in this recipe.
Eggs & Oil
Eggs and oil add moisture to quick bread. In this recipe, we replace some of the oil with mayonnaise (which is made of… eggs and oil)! While this may seem like a weird ingredient, as you can see from the reviews on this recipe, it produces a moist banana bread!
How to Make Banana Bread
This extra moist banana bread recipe is easy. Be sure not to overmix or it’ll be dense and chewy loaf instead of a soft and moist banana bread.
- Combine dry ingredients in a bowl (per recipe below).
- Combine bananas (of course), mayonnaise and egg in a second bowl.
- Mix the two together just until moist.
- Pour into a greased pan and bake.
I make a Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake which is to die for. If you have never had a bread or cake made with mayonnaise before, you MUST try it. Banana Bread with Mayonnaise? I know it may sound a little bit strange, but mayo is made of oil and eggs which are basically staple ingredients in this quick bread anyhow and will make this banana bread soft and moist.
Make It Extra Moist
Bananas add flavor and moisture to this loaf as does the mayonnaise. A few more favorite tips for this recipe:
- The batter is thick, do not add extra liquid.
- Avoid adding extra bananas, this can make the bread too dense.
- As with all quick breads, do not overmix. Stir just until incorporated.
- Do not overcook. Ovens can vary so check your bread at least 10 minutes before the time is up.
- Seal well once cooled (a freezer bag works well too).
You can add in pecan or walnuts or chocolate chips to this banana bread recipe. For easy removal, line the loaf pan with parchment paper leaving about 3 inches of paper folded over the top of the pan. Serve it with Whipped Strawberry Butter or Honey Butter
How to Store Banana Bread
I much prefer to store this banana bread recipe on the counter at room temperature. How long does Banana Bread last? Banana bread should last about 3 days tightly sealed on the counter.
To FREEZE Banana Bread: Of course this easy banana bread freezes beautifully. You can either freeze the loaf as a whole or slice it and freeze the slices. To defrost a slice just pop it in the microwave for a few seconds or even just add it to the lunch box frozen, it’ll defrost in plenty of time for lunch!
Once you try it, this award-winning easy banana bread recipe will definitely be your go-to recipe!
Options and Add-Ins
- Banana Nut Crunch Muffins – Nuts make a great addition to banana bread!
- Blueberries – Toss with a bit of flour before adding to the batter to keep evenly distributed
- Chocolate – It’s like dessert for breakfast!
- Chocolate Chip & Zucchini – Perfect for all of your summer zucchini
- Pecan Coconut Banana Bread Recipe – Flavorful favorite
Easy Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 Medium Bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or dressing
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
In a bowl mix together mashed bananas, mayo and egg. In a separate bowl combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and pecans
Add flour mixture to wet mixture and stir just until combined. Note: The mixture will be very thick, do not over mix
Pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Remove from pan and allow to cool completely.
Recipe Notes
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
This is my second time making this…it has definitely become our favourite banana bread. My husband always thought banana bread was too dry…not anymore…delicious, moist and easy to make.
I am thrilled that you have enjoyed this recipe Gayle!
I have made this banana bread at least 5 times and it always turns out perfectly. Love it
So happy to hear that Catie! Thanks!
Everyone loves my food that come from these simple to make recipes!
Thank you so much!
So happy to hear that Glend. You are very welcome!
hmm can i take Sour cream instead of mayonnaise?
Hi Anneli, I’ve only tried this as written. If you try it with sour cream, let us know how it goes!
Im comparing this recipe wih one that used sour cream & the sour cream one wasnt moisr=t enough.
How long would you bake in muffin tins?
Hi Brooke, I would bake them 18-20 mins, similarly to our Banana Muffin Recipe, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Favourite banana bread recipe. So easy and such basic ingredients with an extra ordinary result.
Thanks so much Farah!
I L-O-V-E this recipe…I use nothing else!! I make this recipe into muffins for my kids to eat for breakfast and they think these are awesome!
I would have to agree with you! It is so delicious!
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I doubled up the ingredients and was able to get 3 x 2 lb loaf tins from the mix. I baked at 160 degrees Celsius for 45 minutes and it was perfect
So glad you enjoyed the banana bread George!
Wonderful recipe. i Have made it twice now and the first time I baked it too long and was short a banana so I was anxious to make it again, right. I had small bananas so I put in an extra 1/2 and bake it for 60 minutes. Turned out PERFECT. I am going to wrap it up and see how it taste the service today it tastes tomorrow because with banana it is much better the next day. It was good today though but I’m thinking it will be full of banana flavor tomorrow.
My mom had a recipe for a chocolate mayonnaise cake when I was young and I loved it, so the addition of mayonnaise in this recipe made. Don’t be put off by it, you don’t even yesterday it but it does make for moist scrumptious results.
THanks for sharing your recipe. I will make it again & again. I also added toasted walnuts. YUMMY crunch.
I love adding walnuts Terry, especially toasted! I’m so glad to hear that you love this banana bread!
I too prefer walnuts in this. Just makes it even better to me!
Can this be made gluten free?
Hi Alice, I just tried a loaf made with all-purpose gluten-free flour and it turned out great. The only thing I would pay attention to is the time, my loaf was ready in about 45-50 minutes.
I made the Banana Cake to day, absolutely delicious, so moist and so easy to make. I have taken a photo of it but can’t see any way to post it.
That’s great Vivian! So happy you liked it.
Lovely recipes
Thanks Diane
Ha.. I’ve made it twice in one week.. definitely a keeper!!
I’d say so Vivian! So happy you are enjoying it. I have two loaves in the oven right now!
I like your recipes.
Thanks Gail!
Hello! Is it possible for you to provide metric measurements of the ingredients? Especially the weight of the bananas. Thank you!
Unfortunately I am unable to provide metric conversions. There are many conversion tools available online. I hope that helps.
Cooking from the Heart!!
Thanks Michelle :)
Love to cook and bake
You are definitely in the right place Stephanie! We have a not so secret passion for all things food! Hope you enjoy the recipes!
This banana bread is fantastic! Just out of the oven.
Thanks for sharing!
So happy you enjoyed it Mary!
I think maybe it needs baking soda? The flavor was good but the consistency was like a bread pudding. It did not rise at all.
Hi T.Y., there is a teaspoon of baking soda in the recipe which should help it rise. Enjoy!
Love your recipes.
Thanks Teresa!
Love this recipe. Easy quick and great tasting. And yeah I too make a chocolate mayonaise/salad dressing cake.
Thanks Terrie! So happy to hear you enjoyed it.
Looks yummy!
Thanks Michele! Hope you enjoy it!
Loved the recipe, taste was super on point and were in the process of finding that perfect recipe. This was almost there. The only criticism is that It could have done with 10-15 minutes less at the heat insructed. I love a crispy crust, but this verged on the edge of burning it, can taste slightly burnt crust. But still very yummy. Thank you
So happy you loved it Rebecca. If you notice it burning but it is not done cooking, you can tent it with tin foil to allow it to finish cooking without crisping up any further.
This recipe is On Point! I tried many others which produced DRY results. Moist and delicious! Thanks!
Aww, thanks Mema! So happy this turned out perfectly for you.
I made this tonight and added walnuts and some blueberries I needed to use up. It came out amazing! Very moist , easy and delicious! Ty for sharing your recipe! Love it ! Michelle Walker from Auburn NH.
Mmmm, those sounds like some tasty additions Michelle! Great Idea!
How much is three bananas? 1 cup ? 1/2 cup? Bananas vary in sizes
Thank you
It should be approximately 3/4 to 1 cup, it will vary a bit but the recipe will still work perfectly. Enjoy.
Still asking…
Got your ambrosia recipe earlier
Can I freeze it?
Please reply ASAP
I want to make now..
Thx! Will make BNB recipe soon!
Apologies for the delay. Although I haven’t tried freezing it, dairy doesn’t always hold up well in the freezer. I would not recommend freezing the ambrosia salad.
Great job
Aww shucks! Thanks Joan :)
Can’t wait to start cooking!
I hope you enjoy the recipe Mark!
Can you please tell me the size of the pan you use? I’m looking forward to trying this.
Paula, we use a standard 8 1/2″ x4 1/2″ loaf pan for this recipe. Enjoy!
Love this recipe been making it with mayo for 3-4years ,my grandsons ask me NaN,when are you doing banana bread again,youngest I might add is 20 lol
I am so glad you have been enjoying this recipe Margaret! Gotta love those hungry grandsons!
Thanks to the one sharing this I might say weird recipe ,truly when you heard about mayo and banana you’ll kind of don’t believe it BUT I’m telling the truth ,I made before I came across this recipe and man,I couldn’t explain how delicious it is,I was so speechless about it.My kids were laughing at it,they said mom we never heard just a recipe like that THEN when they tried it ,they couldn’t get over it,they ask more and more .So pls do try it you’ll like it.
Thanks Mrs. Lambert! So happy they all liked it.
I have had chocolate cake made with mayo it is great.
Totally agree Margie!
I have to admit that I was a little skeptical about the mayonnaise,however, I am proud to say I have a new go-to banana bread recipe!
This recipe is so easy to make and so delicious. I am so happy that I tried it! I didn’t want to lose the recipe, so I created its very own category on Pinterest!! ❤️❤️
That is perfect Marian! So happy you tried and loved this recipe.
I just want the recipe
You can find it at the bottom of the post Glynda. I hope this helps!
Would Helaman’s work for Mayo?
It works perfectly in this recipe.
This is by far the best of the best banana bread! Wonderfully delicious, moist, flavorful, and hands down the winner. Thank you!
So glad you love it Lisa. Enjoy!
I have made three (3) Banana Bread with mayonnaise and we love it. I have shared the loaf with our friends. Awesome with and without nuts. No fuss, quick and moist. I had forgot about mayonnaise for the moisture. I used fresh bananas on two of the loafs and frozen bananas on the other.
So happy to hear everyone enjoyed them Rebecca! Adding the mayonnaise definitely increasing the moisture, which we love too!
I made the banana bread in a loaf and in muffins and just loved them… going to make a couple of bashes into muffins and freeze
I am so glad that you enjoyed this banana bread Jean!
Best recipe of banana bread I’ve ever made. Very moist.
So moist and so delicious! Glad you enjoyed it Romey.
Do you use all purpose flour or self rising ? And does the mayonnaise need to be cold or room temperature ? Can’t wait to make this!
I use all purpose flour and my mayonnaise comes right out of the fridge!
I made this banana bread exactly like receipe. I have made chocolate mayonnaise cake before but this was the first time i used mayo in banana bread. It was the most moist delicious loaf i ever had. Thank you for the recipe. I will always make quick breada using mayo in the future. Everyone should try it. Ate the whole loaf over several days. Im in love with this recipe
Yay! We love how moist the bread turns out as well Michael! So happy you enjoyed it!
Do you have a recipe with the mayo for a pumpkin bread????
I don’t have a mayonnaise based pumpkin bread, sounds delicious though!
What type of mayonnaise do you use? I’m in South Africa so I want to try to get something similar
Any type of mayonnaise (or even dressing) works in this recipe.
Do you know if you can use light mayo instead of regular mayo.
That should work out fine Kathy!
Did I miss it? What size loaf pan do you use? Thanks!
Hi Ca, we use a standard 8 1/2″ x4 1/2″ loaf pan for this recipe.
Is is OK to use this recipe making muffins? Please tell me what to change?
Hi Louise, We have only made this recipe as bread but if you try it as muffins let us know how it works out! We usually use this recipe when making banana muffins if you wanted to try this one out!
Hello, does it matter if you use a 9 inch loaf pan or an 8 inch loaf pan? Thank you!
That should be fine TJ, but your bread will be a little thinner height wise.
I have made one similar but used sour dough instead of mayonnaise. It is moist and delicious.
If you try this recipe I hope you love it Eileen!
Can I use sour cream instead
I’ve only tried this as written. If you try it with sour cream, let us know how it goes!
Hey . This recipe looks so good . Do you think I could hv the exact measuring in grams instead of cups ? It’ll make things a lot easier for me .
Thnx x
Sheena, I am unable to provide ingredients in grams however you can find conversions here. Enjoy!
This is my go-to recipe! So moist! Everyone loves it when I make these into muffins. Making some tonight because I have bananas that are quite brown right now my co-workers will be happy tomorrow!
You have some very lucky coworkers! So glad you love this recipe Karina!
Muffins/Cupcakes sounds terrific.
How long did you bake them.
Did you use paper liners?
I Lije all your recipies BUT
I WISH you had SOME fo DIABETICS…❤️❤️❤️
Barb, you might like to check out the healthy recipes page or my Easy Low Carb website. Enjoy!
This banana bread recipe is fast, easy and SO delicious! I have made about 4-5 loaves, am working on another, and I love it! Fast and delicious!
You are a bread making machine Melanie! So happy to hear you are enjoying it!!
I added 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract, and no nuts… this banana bread is GLORIOUS. Extremely moist and perfect amount of sweetness!!
Great additions Megan! That sounds delicious! We love how moist this banana bread turns out too!
Can you make this into muffins?
Many readers have made this recipe into muffins successfully! Enjoy!
What about high altitude? What do I adjust for, if any?
Thank you!
Unfortunately I’m unable to offer any advice for baking at a high altitude. Hopefully another reader can share their experience.
The recipe never appeared, so either post the recipe or don’t share pictures of your bread.
You’ll find the Easy Banana Bread Recipe if you scroll down to the recipe card, or you can click on the Jump to Recipe button near the top of the post! Hope that helps Carol!
I like this banana bread! I made two already. It is moisture and soft like cake. I put 4 Tablespoons (about 3 oz) sugar instead of 3/4 cup, and it tastes perfect because bananas are sweet enough. I will keep this recipe. Thank you Holly!
So glad you’ve enjoyed the bread Eva!
The best! Made many before, this one came out so nice! Baked at 180 Celsius for 55 mins. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
So glad you enjoyed it!
I am so happy i found this recipe. It makes wonderfully moist bread and so quick to put together. I have six children so finding a speedy and delicious recipe was just what i needed. Thank you so much!!… no more unused overripe bananas here lol
So glad you love it Tamara! We always save our over ripe bananas for this recipe too!
Holly,
I made 2 loaves of the banana bread yesterday, one with chocolate chips and the other plain. Both loaves were devoured by my husband, my grandson and myself! LOL
I have made 1 loaf today and am now making 8 mini loaves with chocolate chips. I am sure my son, daughter-in-law, and grandson will enjoy them when they come over for dinner tonight. I will continue to make this banana bread from now on. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe! :)
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe Bernice!
I love this recipe too but wang to make it worth chocolate chips did you add anything else for the chocolate chips
Looking forward Holly, to trying out the Easy Banana Bread. I was wondering, if by chance, I could use my bread maker, instead of the oven? Would the result be the same texture and moistness you think?
While I have never made this recipe in a bread machine, I believe it would turn out fine if made that way. Should you try it, please update us on how it turned out for you Patricia.
My kids thought I was crazy adding Mayo but devoured the whole loaf in 30 minutes! Great recipe!
I am so glad this banana bread recipe was a hit with your family Ebony!
My kids thought I was crazy adding Mayo…but they devoured the load in 30 minutes! Very delicious!
OMG!! So easy and delicious! I mixed up and baked 2 loaves here at work this morning. The co-workers will have it devoured by noon. Thankyou so much. I love your site. Such good recipes. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Nancy! You have some lucky co-workers! Enjoy!!
Did not like this recipe, it needs more flour to be a bread.
Sorry to hear that didn’t enjoy this recipe Chris. Hope you find another banana bread that you enjoy. Thank you for trying it!
Delicious! Followed the recipe exactly. Love it!!
So happy to hear that you love this banana bread as much as we do Karen!
Oh my, yes! I was given a ton, well 6 bunches anyway…lol of over ripe bananas. I hate wasting potentially usable food
Checking out banana bread recipes, I found this one! Loooove it. The mayo gives it such a rich, moist yumminess. You saved the day. And several banana bunches too! Thanks.
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe and were able to save the bananas Keiser! I agree the mayo really adds a lot of flavor while keeping the bread really moist!
I assume if I’m using self rising flour I don’t need the salt and baking soda?
I’ve only made the recipe as written so can’t say for sure. Let us know if you try the self rising flour Glenda!
Hey Holly, i wanted to let you know how much you have made my life easier… i wanted to ask you about the ingredients can i substitute mayo for oil?
That makes me so happy to hear Angela! I’ve only tried this as written with mayonnaise (or dressing like Miracle Whip).
What if I only have 2 bananas?
I have only made the recipe as written (with 3 bananas). If your bananas are fairly large the recipe will still likely work. Other readers have had success with 2 bananas. Enjoy Janelle!
This banana bread recipe is the best that I have made. Who would of thought mayo would make this bread so delicious and moist. Absolutely the best!!
Thank you Michelle, I’m so happy you love this banana bread!
Excellent recipe! I have made it for our family and for weekend company. It turns out perfect every time. I make it into muffins instead of bread because it cooks quicker and works well as a snack. It only takes about 17 minutes to bake.
Thank you for sharing!
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe Beverly! Thanks for sharing the bake time for muffins!
I’ve made this twice and love it!! Would I need to alter any ingredients if I was to add blueberries?
I haven’t tried it with blueberries yet but I think it would work just fine. I would suggest tossing the blueberries with flour first to keep them well distributed throughout the bread. Let us know how it goes!
I don’t know what happened but the recipe doesn’t show what the dry ingredients are or how much of each.
Can you please let me know what they are.
Thanks
The recipe is showing for me. There is a “Jump to Recipe” button at the very top of the post below my photo where it says “by Holly”. If you don’t see it, you can also scroll to the bottom of the post.
Is there any way to substitute sugar?
While I have only made this recipe as written, I am sure you could substitute your favorite sweetener into the recipe.
Will try this receipe looks delicious
Enjoy Saras!
what kind of mayo do you use for this recipe?
I use any type of mayonnaise or a dressing like Miracle Whip. Enjoy Tracy!
Sounds good to me!!!
I hope you love it if you try it Jim!
I LUV the flavor. After baking for 60 min, the middle tell flat while cooking. I don’t think I baked long enuff.
Happy to hear you love the bread Mai!
I’ve made this several times now and it’s delicious every time. Full of banana flavor and moist! Even my picky husband gave it a thumbs up! I am just wondering why the top always burn? I followed the temperature stated and placed it on the lowest rack. It’s fully cooked through but with a burnt top. I am thinking of lowering the temperature but afraif that it will affect it’s texture. Any suggestions to prevent this?
Thank you for this amazing recipe!
You’re so welcome Joanne! I’d suggest loosely placing a piece of foil over the top to stop it from browning further.
This is now my go to banana bread recipe! Easy and delicious! I have one baking in the oven now, trying it with whole wheat flour this time.
So happy to hear you love this banana bread so much Stefani!
Hands down the absolute best banana bread I have ever made. It is light, moist and delicious. Dark chocolate chips added in made it wonderful. Will make again and again.
YAY!! So happy to hear that Pam!
It was very hard and quite dry. I followed the directions and have a new oven so I’m not sure why it was dry and the outside was hard. the only thing I can figure is I used splenda instead of sugar.
In baking, changing out the ingredients (such as the sugar) can change the consistency of the recipe so that may be why.
This was my first time making banana bread and I absolutely love this recipe! I didn’t have ripe bananas so I took 3 yellow bananas and stuck them in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes until the skin turned black. What a great way to ripen your bananas when you want banana bread in a hurry!
Question: can you use honey instead of sugar and coconut flour & almond flour instead of all-purpose flour? Please let me know your thoughts.
What a great tip for getting bananas ripe in a flash!
While I have only tried the recipe as written, I think it would work. Let us know how it turns out if you try it!
Coconut flour and almond flour bake up very differently than A/P flour. I would suggest the King Arthur Flour website for “how to” suggestions when subbing ingredients. I use this website frequently when I have questions about baking. Hope this helps.
I’ve made this recipe twice and I love it so much! I made a double batch both times and baked it in a bundt style pan. I got so many compliments about this banana bread. So delicious and moist, this recipe is amazing!
I am so glad this recipe was well received with your friends and family Sally!
This banana bread was perfect! I love substituting mayo for oil or butter. So moist and delicious! I also used whole wheat baking flour and this bread was so good… Will make this every time I have extra bananas!
So glad you loved it Mara!
So, I’ll get my input in with all the others who have made this Banana Bread. Truly The Best. I make it with peanut butter chips because we have tree nut allergies in the family. It’s a dream of a recipe, and whips up in short order like nobody’s business. And I agree with Angelina: you should please rename it Supercalifragilisticexpealdelicious Banana Bread.
I’m so glad you loved it, thank you for sharing your PB Chips tip! And LOL, I love the new name!
The best banana bread recipe and so easy peazy this is a winner in my home! Everyone waits patiently to get their slice
So great to hear Jackie
This recipe brought me to tears… I’ve been searching for a banana bread recipe that I always remembered having at my grandma’s house which no one in my family had the recipe for. I’ve tried dozen other “best” banana bread recipes and have always been disappointed. Since so many of the recipes are basically the same ingredients I knew there had to be something else she put in it make it so moist. Definitely think it’s the Mayo! Looked and tasted just like I remembered. So happy to have found this recipe gem that makes my heart remember my sweet grandma!
I am so glad you loved it so much Elise! My Grandma also made a very similar banana bread. Enjoy!
I am new to baking, so pardon my inexperience… in reading all of the preamble above the recipe, there was a mention of parchment paper being used to help remove the baked loaf from pan. The Recipe has me placing mixture into a greased loaf pan. If using parchment paper, would I still grease it?… would I grease the Parchment Paper!?
If no need to grease anything — great!
If so, what is best way to grease the pan, if I do use the paper? Would it make a difference if I didn’t use the paper, but still greased the pan? OR, would I not grease the pan, but yes grease the paper?
I hope that made sense. I look forward to a tasty treat once I figure out the steps. Thanks
Hi Mateo, if you’re using parchment paper, no need to grease the pan or paper. If you aren’t using it, you should grease the loaf pan. Hope this helps!
Seriously, this Banana Bread should be renamed “Supercadzafradzalisticexpeealidocious Banana Bread” (sp.) !!! It’s truly the tastiest, moistest, and easiest recipe ever. Thank you so much for this recipe , Holly. I will never, ever, make any other banana bread again.
Thank you Angelina, it’s one of our favorites too. So glad you loved it!
I was a little nervous about the mayo, but it turned out to be the best banana muffins I’ve ever made (I prefer to make it into muffins instead of bread). It reminds me of the Starbucks banana bread. This will now be my go to recipe.
Yay Ella, so glad you loved it!
Can brown sugar be substituted for granulated sugar in the banana bread recipe? ?
I haven’t tried substituting the brown sugar for white. If you try it, let us know how it goes.
Have you tried the brown sugar? I was curious of this myself.
I subbed brown for white and it is great both ways. Totally worked for me.
Followed the recipe almost exactly, added chocolate chips! So easy and yummy!
Yummy addition Stefani!
Looks great! What size of loaf pan should I use? Thanks
I’ve used both an 8×4 and a 9×5 Simon. The 8×4 works best. Enjoy the bread!
Thank you so much, Holly! Can’t wait to try this. :)
Have this recipe in the oven now! Was super simple for my 7 year to help with. I can’t wait.
Aww, so glad your 7 year old was able to help, I loved cooking with my kids when they were little!! Hope it was amazing!
Hi! I live in a town in Colorado where high altitude baking is a challenge. Do you know if adding 2 tbsp of flour will completely fry this out> Thank you, I love your recipes.
I’m sorry Kim, I don’t have experience baking at a high altitude but hopefully another reader can help you out.
My husband took one bite and said this is the best banana nut bread I’ve made yet! He wanted me to add it as a staple to our favorites. Very, very moist! Loved it!
Yay! Happy to hear your husband loves this great banana bread!
Easy! No creaming butter and sugar! Quick prep! Absolutely delicious! I do think the best ever! Gave a slice to an 85- year- old neighbor who called and asked if I’d remember her the next time I made it Trying it now with chocolate chips for son-in-law who doesn’t eat pecans.
I’m so glad your neighbor loved this recipe!! It’s great with chocolate chips too, enjoy Kathy!
Oh.My.Word. Don’t question this, just go ahead and make it exactly as written. Who knew? Best, most moist banana bread EVER. Hubby went crazy over this. And easy peasy too. Hot out of the oven, incredible, and ridiculously good the next day or two if it makes it that long. So happy to have found this site and Hollys recipes. Very grateful I had three overripe bananas on hand!
I am so glad you loved it Maragret! It’s one of our favorite recipes too!
This recipe is perfect! Simple and delicious! The only thing I changed is subbing the 1tsp of baking soda for 3tsp of baking powder. I had a bunch of overly ripe bananas that needed saving and no baking soda but substituting baking powder worked perfectly! Just make sure to use 3tsp for every 1tsp of baking soda. I will definitely be making this again! Thank you!
I am so glad you loved it Randie!
No baking powder? Most banana breads have baking soda & powder this does not will it raise any?
It rises perfectly as written. :) Enjoy!
I’m so glad you asked. I was just about to bake this when I realized there was no baking powder. Which made me unsure about the kind of flour I should use. But this clears it up. Yay. Off I go baking!
Made the banana bread and it was so good even my husband said it was the best he ever had. Thank you.
So great that your husband loved it! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for the recipe! My oldest doesn’t do nuts for health reasons, but the bread turned out beautifully without them. I made the bread so as not to toss out bananas on their last day. There now will never be a banana thrown out by me, thanks to you…
So happy to hear. I’ve saved bananas forever Rudy :) Enjoy!
These are amazing! I say these because I have kids headed back to college and made muffins. Some plain, some with pecans, some with coconut and pecans, coconut only and even peanut butter (my son’s idea)and chocolate chips! They freeze well and took no time! Thanks for sharing!
So glad you loved it Gina! Love your additions, PB would be so yummy!!
I used this recipe for my first time making banana bread. Not sure why banana bread always seems intimidating to make but this recipe was simple to follow! I followed the recipe to a T but I added some chocolate chips and chopped walnuts and the bread is DELICIOUS! Will absolutely make again. Thanks for sharing such a simple and delicious recipe!!!
I’m so glad it worked out well for you Lauren! Great additions, thank you for sharing!
This was my first time making banana bread. I thought it was hard but with this recipe I was super excited that I finally made banana bread. I’ve been wanting to make banana2 bread and Finally I made it in 2019..lol thank you so much for this easy wonderful recipe
So glad you enjoyed it Lina!
Made my first banana bread recipe using your recipe. Wow! What an amazing, moist, yummy, incredible banana bread! I’m so used to moist banana breads having a little bit of dryness, yet good enough for no butter…but this goes beyond words! My best…My first Yummalicious banana bread! Thank you for a very good recipe!
I am so glad you loved it Debbi!
Delicious and easy bread!
So glad you enjoyed it!
I’ve baked many classic banana breads but this is the most moist and flavorful of all. I’ve added it to my iPad screen as a “favorite”, it will definitely be my “go to” recipe for quick bread. I can’t wait to try your other recipes. Thank you Holly.
I am so glad you loved it Marilyn, we love this banana bread too!
Omg best banana bread ive ever made. I was skeptical about using mayo and i will never make banana bread any other way. Amazing. My 6 year old LOVES it too. Thank you!!!
You’re so welcome Jessica. It really adds so much to the banana bread!
Hello. I am about to make your banana bread recipe. Can I use Miracle Whip instead of mayonnaise?
Yes, that will work fine.
This is, hands down the best recipe I have tried. It has become a go to and all my friends have this recipe as a base to thank!
Thank you for the kind feedback Kitty! So glad you love the banana bread so much!
Delicious! Nice and moist. I made it with pecans…I could Fayetteville thing.
So glad you enjoyed it!
This has been one favorite banana bread i have tried. a thumps up,
So glad to hear you love the banana bread Rose!
5 Stars!!! My first b bread that wasn’t still soggy in the middle. 350 for an hour, no more no less. Maybe the Mayo was the secret ingredient, i don’t know. But the toothpick was dry! I couldn’t believe it! Highly recommend!!!!
I’m so glad you love this banana bread Albert!
I made this today ( only had 2 bananas that were on their way out!) But so fantastic and easy I had to comment and say how wonderful this recipe is! Even with only the 2 bananas it made a delicious treat! I’m a fan!
Thank you Kimberly! Glad you found Spend With Pennies!
How big are the loaf pans you use?
We used a standard loaf pan (8 1/2″ x 4 1/2″).
Can you double the banana bread recipe? Haven’t made it yet.
Yes, you can double this recipe and use 2 loaf pans.
I added one Tablespoon of cocoa powder. The color was a deep brown when cooked. It is delicious!
Yummy idea, thank you for sharing!
My daughter added dates chopped up along with glazed pecans and it was amazing. Thanks for sharing this secret ingredient in your recipe.
Great addition, thank you for sharing!
If you use the parchment paper should you grease the pan as well?
I don’t grease the pan when using parchment paper.
Being in UK we have different names for our products sometimes.
Can you tell me was it plain or selfraising flour used? also what type of sugar, castor/granulated/icing/demorara?
Unless otherwise specified, I use “plain” all purpose flour and granulated sugar. Hopefully that helps for the future Marnie!
Do you have any suggestions on if you want to substitute mayo, instead of oil, in other recipes? Is it a simple 1 to 1 switch, like apple sauce, or is there more to it? I googled but didn’t really find an answer.
I’ve only tried this as written with mayonnaise (or dressing like Miracle Whip).
This was a big hit at my office. I am not a cook or a baker by any means, but it was easy and turned out delicious!
So glad your co-workers loved it Candace!
Can you use micacle whip if you don’t have Mayonnaise
Yes, that works just fine!
Eating this now, SO MOIST, SO GOOD! I just added a little cinnamon & vanilla. I was going to add nuts to the top but forgot ’em, doesn’t matter this is the BEST banana bread. Going back for seconds… OK thirds.
So glad you LOVE it Sherylin!!
I want to make this for a youth group fundraiser. I will be going out of town on Thursday and the bake sale is on Saturday. What is the best way to store this bread so that it can be sold at the bake sale? Wrapped in plastic or foil? On the counter or in the fridge or freezer? If I freeze it, how long will it take to thaw?
Thanks!
I would suggest cooling completely, wrapping in plastic wrap and freezing. If you freeze it as a whole loaf, it should defrost within a few hours. If you freeze individual slices, it should take about 20 minutes to defrost each slice. Good luck with your fundraiser!
Great Banana Bread. I used a little about 1/4 c walnuts and 1/4 c of chocolate chips. Great. Loved it
So glad you loved it Marilyn!
First let me say that I absolutly hate mayonnaise and that includes miracle whip. I mean I have never had any potato salad, egg salad, macaroni salad etc, and I am in my 60’s, I don’t even want it on my skin , That being said I came across this recipe while I was looking for moist banana bread, I mash and freeze bananas when I have extra so I always have some on hand, quick and easy and they thaw quickly. I almost did not give this a try because of the mayo but I have had chocolate mayo cake and could not taste the mayo, so I felt really brave and gave it a try , So glad I did It is one of the best I have ever made so moist and tasty I could not taste any mayonnaise at all :-) I will be making this again. Thank you for sharing.
Oh Gail, I’m so happy to hear that you tried it, and love it!! You’re so welcome.
This has become my go to recipe for banana bread. Recently I was in a location that didn’t have any bread pans so i used a muffin tin. Everyone loved these and as fast as I took them out of the oven they were gone! I made three batches!
So glad you loved it. Great idea to use muffin tins, thanks for sharing!
The best banana bake ever! Loved it
It all went so had to make more the next day
So glad you loved it Rita!
This is the best I have ever made. I love it and so does the rest of the gang! It’s moist and tasty! You will just want to make more and eat more. SO so so good! mmmmmmmmm~
Thank you Renee!!
I can’t stop making this recipe I wait for my bananas to get right and then I make it my goodness is it delicious my family eats it so fast I can’t keep up with them
So glad to hear!
Recipe was great. 5 stars.
Thank you :)
I just made this bread and it’s THE MOST MOIST banana bread I’ve ever made!! Delicious!!!
So glad you love it as much as we do!
Super yummy and moist! Don’t let the mayo keep you from making this, it is the best banana bread I’ve made! I added semi-sweet chocolate chips to the batter, but you could easily leave them out and it would be just as tasty!
So glad you loved it Hilary!
I’ve made this many times as recipe states-and is simply the BEST banana bread! So i am going to try subbing zucchini for the banana’s! Hopefully it turns out! two loaves in the oven! Hoping this works and can be my new go-to for zucchini bread too!! ;)
Glad to hear you love this Banana Bread Debi! Let us know how your zucchini bread turns out!
How was subbing the zucchini?
This is THE best banana bread I have ever made
I’m so glad you loved it Joni!
Delicious and easy
Great Recipe!! I used baking powder instead (since I had that on hand), and my husband who’s a professional chef, said this was the best banana bread he ever tasted! Thanks Holly!
Absolutely the best banana bread I have ever made! Threw in a few mini chocolate chips also. Would have never thought of using mayonnaise.
This was the BEST! I used 1/4 cup each of mayo & Greek yogurt. Loved, loved it!! Thanks
I need to make banana bread. This sounds really good. Never heard of Mayonnaise I’ll give it a try. I got lots of Rip bananas. It’s a good snow day for baking.
Excellent banana bread and so easy to make.
What happens when you overmix the batter? My first time making this and my loaves turned out kinda flat, about an inch high! Could also be because I mixed the ingredients in the wrong order? I put in the flour first, then mixed in the other dry ingredients because I was over eager in making this recipe!!
I’ve always had great success with this recipe, so I can’t say for sure what went wrong for you.
I find that if my eggs aren’t really fresh my breads come out flatter. Make sure the yolk in your eggs “stand up” it’ll make it rise higher! Mine is in the oven now! Can’t wait!
Thank you for the tip Annie!
Because it seemed easy, I had to try this recipe, not really expecting it to be good. I have been making banana bread for years now, and this is definitely the most moist, flavorful, and Delicious tasting. Thank you for this delicious recipe.
Berniece, I’m so glad you loved this delicious recipe!!
I made this banana bread today and it is scrumptious!! I used 1/4 cup mayo and 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce. I also added a bit of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mine baked in 45 minutes to perfection at 350. Thanks for an awesome recipe!!
So glad you loved them!
Can I use mayo w/olive oil.
Yes, that should work out just fine!
What kind of mayo???
Mayonnaise or dressing such as Miracle Whip. Either will work in this recipe. Enjoy Patti!
Made tonight! Reminded me of home and mayonnaise cake with coffee!
Very moist .. I used more bananas & cut sugar a bit .. very nice loaf . Will make again
I am so glad that you enjoyed this recipe!
Mine turned out dry, I even baked for less time since I saw it was getting quite brown. The first time using mayo, but not sure what happened.
How long did it bake? Did you use a dark pan?
Love this easy recipe. I do add cinnamon to my banana bread. Love to slice it and then put it in the toaster…… then butter it! Yummy! Thank you for sharing!
I love toasted banana bread too Emma! I am so glad you liked this recipe!
I’ve make this 2 or 3 times a month! Absolutely delicious!
Glad you love it Nancy!
Just made it and it tastes very good. I will definitely make it again. Quick and easy.
I am so glad you liked this banana bread!
Doubled this recipe and made a 9X13 cake, it was delicious and so moist. Definitely a keeper!
Great to hear Carrie!
My 17 year old loves this! And he is hard to please.
The only thing I do differently is that I use 1/4 cup of mayonnaise and 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce instead of 1/2 cup of mayonaisse.
Delicious!
Hi!
This recipe is very easy yet so perfect for a banana bread! It was my first time to bake banana bread and i bring one loaf in our office. They liked it very much that i need to do more. Hahah
One question i have now is, can i bake 2 pans at the same time? Do i need to adjust the temperature or the hours of baking? Thank you so much!!!!
Regards,
Jessica
I’m so glad they loved it!
You can bake 2 pans at the same time and there is no need to change the time or temperature.
The best tasting banana bread!
I would caution anyone that is thinking about substituting Miracle Whip for the Mayo. The results will not be the same. I know because I tried it. Ick. On the other hand I’m anxious to try my Pickled Eggs next week! I just prepared them tonight. The next question is what to make tomorrow night to continue my streak.
I like the idea of muffins. You could divide the batter, make some with nuts, some without and some with chocolate chips. Three varieties in one recipe! I need to try it soon.
I <3 Banana Bread and so do my Family! This looks so delicious and the addition of Mayo makes it sound even better. Definitely going to give it a try. Thank you Holly for sharing this Recipe. I found it on a good Friends Facebook page! :)
This turned out great! I was really skeptical about the mayo because I don’t like a “wet” banana bread, but it turned out perfectly. I was hungry so I made muffins. It made six large muffins in 25 minutes
So glad you loved it and these would make great muffins! Thank you for sharing!
Ugh, I don’t see oven temp anywhere.
Sorry about that, we’ve had some new updates to make the site easier to navigate and somehow that line went missing. I’ve updated the post, you will need to preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Made this bread just this morning for me and my husband- we both loved it! Super moist!
(I added a drop of vanilla too for added sweetness)
Mmmm!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Amber!
Thank you very much for this recipe! I am going to try it tomorrow, hopefully my family likes it. Only have to alternate it for european standards and I bought a pan, haha.
Enjoy Lila!
Going to make this now but my bananas are frozen if I let them thaw out will they ok I alwYs buy bananas and end up freezing them before they go bad have used them in other receipts but didn’t really know if it’s ok
Yes, if you let the bananas thaw, they’ll be perfect for this bread! They may have a little bit of liquid when they defrost which I usually just discard.
I’M a bad cook but your recipes make. It easy for me. Thank you
Making this now looking good
Hi. For the Banana bread recipe, should the temperature or timing be altered if you use a glass loaf pan instead of a metal one?
I don’t alter my temperature or timing for glass or metal pans. Only if it is a dark pan then use a lower temperature. Hope this helps.
Have anything for Shepard’s Pie?
I made this recipe it’s perfect and yummy
hi if I used a mini muffin pan how long do I cook these or for a reg muffin pan
Not sure. You may have to check the oven every 5 minutes are so, to make sure the mini muffins aren’t over baking or burning.
My husband doesn’t like nuts in foods. How would it work leaving them out? Would other ingredients need to be adjusted?
You can omit the nuts completely without adjusting the other ingredients.
Yes, just made this recipe and it is the best banana bread I’ve ever tasted. So easy to make! Thank you!☺☺☺
I am so glad you liked this recipe Pat!
Try adding a cup of crushed pineapple drained and walnuts instead of pecans
Delicious, but too sweet! And I really need to skip sugar. So, I’ll take it off. Finally I used 2 parts of wholemeal flour, instead of flour.
Whatever works for you@
I enjoy your recipes please keep them coming .I get tired of cooking the same old thing .
Thank you! :)
I, too, found mayo to be an interesting ingredient, but it worked wonderfully! I added half a teaspoon of cinnamon, half a teaspoon of vanilla extract, and chocolate chips instead of nuts. Delicious!
I’m so glad you loved it!
Looking so forward to trying your wonderful recipes. Thanks so much.
Thank you Kim!
I make this recipe but instead of making it into a loaf I make it into muffins. They are much easier for the kids to handle and they can serve themselves instead of having to wait on an adult to cut it for them. They absolutely love them
That’s a great idea, Betty! Thanks for sharing.
I have made this over 20times everyon love it. So moist and not too sweet. I use walnuts instead. Thanks
I’m so glad you’ve loved this recipe!
When the recipe calls for flour, it does not say all purposes flour. However, it calls for salt and baking soda. But you have other recipes that do indicate all purpose flour. So I’m somewhat confused which to use. Should I assume it’s all , all purpose flour.
Yes, it is all purpose flour.
I went through all the comments to find this one answer…i was thinking to myself…someone has got to wonder about the same thing…lol…well im going to make my bread now…yum yum
I have made this three times now, and it’s delicious! Love the moistness of it. I added chocolate chips to the loaf from this morning…thanks for sharing!
I’m so glad you love it Teena!
Your recipe did not specify… can I use yellow bananas or do I need to wait until they are over-ripe?
Yes, you’ll need them to be at leas slightly overripe with brown spots on them.
Looks great but what size loaf pan???????????? Pls. email me your response. :-)
I use a 9×5 pan or an 8×4. I prefer the 8×4.
How many calories is the banana recipe and how many points is it on the weight watchers? Please let me know.
I’m sorry I am unable to provide nutritional information. You can enter your ingredients here to calculate your calories.
I’ve made this bread at least 6x now, substituting chocolate chips for pecans and I love it! Somehow, I always end up with 3 overripe bananas but subconsciously, I think I just want an excuse to make this recipe. Thank you!
LOL! I’m so glad you love it Kate!
I had a couple of bananas and some mayo left from a dip recipe. I sprinkled some mini chocolate chips on top and it’s in the oven right now. My daughters will be thrilled when they get home from school. They love banana bread. I have some other banana bread recipes that are delicious but use a lot more ingredients. This was so quick and easy to whip up. Thank you for sharing! Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Mothers Day to all of you moms.
Happy Mother’s Day to you too Kelli! I hope your girls loved it as much as mine do!
Will this recipe work with 2 ripe bananas?
I have only made the recipe as written (with 3 bananas). If your bananas are fairly large the recipe will still likely work.
I don’t usually reply to the recipes I try but this was fabulous. I did use whole wheat flour and ground flax seed Oh & a few Tbsp of chia seeds. Made 9 delicious muffins. The Fam didn’t even know they were eating healthy. Thanks for sharing, definitely a keeper.
Your banana bread recipe sounds so good, I look forward to making it, I have grandkids that love banana bread and they always ask me to make it for them! It will be nice to try a new recipe! What size loaf pan would do you use!
I use an 8×4 loaf pan. Enjoy!
Hi, i’m not familar with “mayo” here , is that the same with mayonnaise?
Thanks for sharing
Yes it’s the same.
Thank you, for the Banana Bread Recipe. I make a lot of Banana Bread, every year, and yours sounds yummy, can’t wait to try it!!!
I hope you enjoy the recipe Mary Lou!
Can I use hellmanns with olive oil
Yes, that should work out just fine!
A must try
Use peanut butter instead of mayo and chocolate chips instead of nuts. Disappears in a hurry
This was the first time I made banana bread and it was a huge success!! Easy and delish!! Made 2 loafs!!
So glad you loved it!
How many does the recipe feed
This recipe will fit into a standard loaf pan.
I made this banana bread using miracle whip, four bananas and pecan pieces. Very moist bread. I eat it hot with butter. Very tasty bread. I also used a tablespoon of vanilla.
So yummy and easy to make. Turned out delicious. I added semi sweet mini chocolate chips instead of pecans. Defiantly will make again, even with the mayo. I used the mayo brand it recommend.
My “go to” recipe now. Just turned them into 6 large muffins. Filled tins half cup full and topped w/turbinado sugar. Moist and yummy! Thanks!
Can you just use Self Rising Flour and not use baking powder?
I have only made it as written so I can’t say for sure.
Turned out perfect! Really moist and delicious.
Made this bread-love it!!! If I made it into muffins-how long to bake it?
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
I have never made this in muffin tins.. what a great idea! I would suggest filling the wells 3/4 full and baking at 350 degrees. I would check them at about 18-20 minutes. I’d love to hear how it works out for you if you try it!
When u said Mayo, is it mayonaise?
Yes mayonnaise or dressing such as Miracle Whip. Either will work in this recipe.
I use plain greek yogurt instead. Super moist and much healthier!
I was wondering if I could make that substitution. Same measurements?
My very first ever attempt to make banana bread and what a triumph! I was really skeptical about the mayo but this is the perfect banana bread recipe! It is very easy, it cooks up perfect and moist, and tastes absolutely wonderful! I tried another banana bread recipe that called for whole wheat flour and applesauce, and I was very disappointed. That recipe was burning on the outside and then when cut into it was gooey and not done on the inside – and more importantly, it tasted horrible! So that has made this recipe with the mayo my staple for a banana bread recipe, this is the one I will always go to!
So glad you loved it! Definitely our favorite too!
Making this right now… It’s going in the oven right after I type this comment.
I can’t wait to taste it!! I added chocolate chips! Yummy!!
Yummy! This is such a great and easy bread! <3
Great tasting and simple to make! Thanks for posting!
I’m going to make the Banana bread right now. I’ll let you know how it goes :-)
This recipe looks so good. I was looking for something for breakfast that is good for you, and easy. I need to make this and give it a try
I love banana bread and this recipe looks delicious and simple to make, which is right up my alley.
This does look easy to make! I like simple recipes, and this looks interesting with the addition of the mayo.
That looks delicious and so easy to make. The chocolate chip idea is great because my husband doesn’t like nuts. Thanks for posting!
This look like a recipe even I can do! I love banana bread but I always have to wait for my mom to make it! Won’t she be surprised when I bring her some!
I have never heard of making banana bread with mayo. Defintely going to give it a try and throw some chocolate chips in too :)
Thanks for the share!
This looks delicious…!!! :) I’m hoping to make this soon, before the weather gets warm again.
I love this bread, all by it self.
I have 3 overripe bananas on my counter right now just begging to be made into bread! I just printed your recipe and look forward to trying your banana bread this afternoon! Thanks for the recipe!! :)
Perfect timing! Enjoy!