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20 Irresistible Banana Bread Recipes from Classic to Redefined

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Can't get enough banana bread? Looking for new ways to use up overripe bananas beyond your go-to recipe? Have we got the ultimate list of banana bread recipes for you! Try our tried-and-true classic recipes that bake up to perfectly moist banana bread every time. And new adaptations that go a more creative route by adding fruits, nuts, chocolate, or peanut butter. We even have a delicious gluten-free banana bread and a recipe to make healthy banana bread in your air fryer.
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Banana Bread with Streusel Topping

Banana Bread
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A quick and crunchy brown sugar-walnut streusel topping jazzes up our top-rated (200+ ratings!) banana bread recipe. It will only take you 25 minutes of prep time before your house is filled with aromas of bread and your mouth starts watering.

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Best Banana Bread

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If you want to know how to make flavorful banana bread, try starting with this recipe. With the addition of one simple step, this banana bread recipe becomes unlike any other. Roasting the bananas before mashing adds a rich, caramelized flavor to classic banana bread. Try it and you'll never go back.

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Coffee Banana Bread

Coffee Banana Bread
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The only thing better than paring your morning cup of joe with banana bread is actually putting freshly ground coffee beans in your banana bread. It tastes best after letting it rest overnight. Plan on baking your banana bread up the night before so breakfast will be ready. All you'll have to do is put on the coffee.

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Classic Banana Bread

Classic Banana Bread
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Once you try this banana bread recipe, you might just toss out your old recipe. The crunchy toasted walnuts make every bite even more satisfying. If you have a lot of bananas to use, this is a great freezer recipe. Make an extra loaf or two and freeze for up to 1 month.

Related: 10 Ways to Use Ripe Bananas (That Aren't Bread!)

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Air-Fryer Banana Bread

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Utilize your air-fryer for more than lightened-up meals and whip up some banana bread! Healthier whole wheat flour is used instead of all-purpose flour, and probiotic-rich Greek yogurt gives the bread extra moisture.

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Banana-Coconut Bread

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One bite of this banana bread and you'll feel like you've been transported to a tropical beach. It's packed with sweet coconut (both shredded and in milk form!) and macadamia nuts for a crunchy finish.

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Dark Chocolate-Raspberry Banana Bread

Dark Chocolate-Raspberry Banana Bread
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Swirls of raspberry and chunks of chocolate are baked in this banana bread recipe before topped with an additional drizzle of melted chocolate and raspberry preserves. Now that's a sweet treat we'll devour for breakfast or dessert.

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Two-Tone Banana Bread

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If you've got a ton of overripe bananas on hand, this chocolate banana bread uses five! Serve a slice with a shmear of chocolate-hazelnut spread for an irresistible brunch, dessert, or anytime snack.

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Banana Bread with Walnuts

Banana Bread with Walnuts
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A classic banana bread just like Mom used to make, this recipe is a quick and easy recipe you can always rely on for the best results. Try toasting your walnuts first to develop the deep, nutty taste.

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Blueberry-Coconut Banana Bread

Blueberry-Coconut Banana Bread
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Fruit lovers will definitely enjoy this banana bread makeover thanks to a bunch of blueberries and a smattering of coconut in this crispy-topped treat. Make sure to stir your batter until just moistened (lumps are ok!) to ensure airy and tender-crumbed bread.

Related: 25 Healthy Blueberry Recipes

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Banana Bread

Peanut Butter and Jelly Banana Bread
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The classic peanut butter and jelly combo doesn't always have to be between two slices of bread to prove it's delicious. All the great banana bread flavors combine with PB&J for the ultimate breakfast treat or anytime snack.

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Apple Butter Banana Bread

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Ripe bananas and a little apple butter keep this banana bread extra-sweet and moist. If you don't have any apple butter in stock, try making your own with our oh-so-easy recipe using your slow cooker.

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Mango-Ginger Banana Bread

Mango-Ginger Banana Bread
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Sometimes the most unexpected ingredients make a recipe shine. For a tropical twist on banana bread, dates and mangoes get added to the mix along with a crunchy topping of salty pistachios and spicy crystallized ginger.

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Cranberry-Banana Bread with Orange Butter

Cranberry-Banana Bread with Orange Butter
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Tart cranberries add a new dimension to old-fashioned banana bread. The orange-flavored butter features both the citrus zest and juice for a tangy-sweet spread for your breakfast.

Related: 20 Citrus and Lemon Desserts You Need to Try

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Chocolate-Cherry Banana Bread

Banana Bread with Chocolate, Cherries, and Nuts
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With luscious chocolate pieces and tangy maraschino cherries, this banana bread recipe is so good, you'll also want to enjoy it as a delicious dessert. Fat-free sour cream and milk are used to make it a bit lighter.

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Gluten-Free Banana Bread

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Whether you need to accommodate to an allergy, this gluten-free banana bread recipe will satisfy anyone lucky enough to grab a slice. If you're missing purchased gluten-free flour, use our recipe for a homemade mix.

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Chocolate-Cherry Banana Bread

Chocolate-Cherry Banana Bread
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Perfect for food gifting, this fruit-studded banana bread is filled with dried cherries and a handful of toasty pecans. The recipe makes enough batter for two loaves, so you'll have one for enjoying now and one to give a friend.

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Reduced-Calorie Banana Bread

Reduced-Calorie Banana Bread
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If you're trying to eat smart, this is the banana bread recipe for you. We've used egg whites and less sugar to lighten the calorie count, but it's still loaded with all the delicious, warm flavor you love.

Related: Quick and Healthy Breakfast Recipes

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Peanut Butter 'n' Banana Bread

Peanut Butter 'n' Banana Bread
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Chocolate, peanut butter, and banana combine in this upgrade to traditional banana bread. The loaf gets all dressed up with our homemade chunky peanut butter frosting and a sprinkling of miniature milk chocolate chips.

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Bunch of Banana Bread

Sliced loaf of banana bread on cooling rack
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Reviewers consider this simple banana bread recipe the best they've ever made. Like all of our banana breads, it's best served after wrapping and storing overnight.

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