Which bananas are best for banana bread?

The best are very ripe bananas with brown spots on the peel – they’re soft, sweet, and give the batter a fuller flavour and aroma. The riper, the better.

Can banana bread be baked without eggs?

Yes! You can replace eggs with an extra mashed banana , apple purée , or a “chia egg” (1 tbsp chia + 3 tbsp water)..

Why did my banana bread sink or stay raw in the middle?

It was probably too wet or baked at too low a temperature . Use the exact amount of bananas, avoid overmixing the batter, and check your oven with a thermometer – every oven bakes a bit differently.

What can I add to banana bread to make it more interesting?

Try walnuts, hazelnuts, chocolate chunks, cinnamon, cocoa, coconut or raisins .

How long does banana bread stay fresh?

At room temperature, it keeps for 2–3 days , wrapped in a tea towel or stored in an airtight container. In the fridge it will last up to a week , but it can lose some moisture – it’s best on the first and second day after baking.

Banana Bread – a Quick Recipe for an Easy Snack or Impromptu Treat

06/02/2026

Fragrant, moist and incredibly simple. Banana bread is the perfect way to turn overripe bananas into a sweet breakfast or an afternoon treat that will fill your whole home with a lovely aroma.

Today, it has a place in almost every kitchen, but its origins go back to the 1930s in the USA. During the Great Depression, people looked for ways to use up overripe bananas that would otherwise end up in the bin.

This loaf, somewhere between a cake and a dessert, has become popular around the world – not only for its flavour, but also for how easily it can be adapted. Just add nuts, chocolate or even cocoa, and each time you’ll get a slightly different – but irresistible – result.

Banana Bread

The full recipe for banana bread is wonderfully simple – mash, mix and bake. In just a few minutes of prep, you’ll create a delicious treat to enjoy with coffee and friends. If you serve it with skyr or cottage cheese, it also makes a tasty snack or breakfast.

Ingredients for the basic recipe

3 bananas
2 eggs
70 g Greek yoghurt
50 ml coconut oil
150 g plain flour
70 g coconut sugar
1/2 sachet baking powder

Coconut sugar gives banana bread a gentle caramel note and is a less refined alternative to regular white sugar (with the bonus of a lower glycaemic index). It also contains vitamins, minerals and inulin. This type of fibre can be beneficial for gut bacteria.^1,2 Coconut oil, meanwhile, adds moisture and a lovely aroma. Together, these natural ingredients naturally bring out the flavour of banana and nuts.¹

Author’s tip: Instead of 150 g plain flour, you can use a mix of 100 g plain flour and 30 g breadfruit flour. You’ll increase the amount of fibre, vitamins and minerals and lower the glycaemic index.

Basic banana bread recipe – method

Get a bowl ready. Peel the bananas into it and mash with a fork until smooth.
Add the eggs, Greek yoghurt and coconut oil. Mix well.
Now add the dry ingredients – flour, coconut sugar and baking powder. Make a little mound in the bowl, gently mix the dry ingredients together first to distribute the baking powder evenly, then stir everything into a smooth, cohesive batter.
Line a loaf tin with baking paper, fill with the mixture and bake at 180 °C for about 30 minutes.
- No loaf tin to hand? It’s also delicious baked as muffins or in a teddy-bear mould for children.

Author’s tip: Lightly dampen the baking paper with water, shake off the excess and scrunch it up. It will be much easier to fit into the tin.

Chocolate and Double Chocolate Banana Bread

The basic recipe is easy to elevate by adding nuts and chocolate — creating a delicious chocolate banana bread. If you want an even bigger treat, try a version for (not only) students: Double Chocolate Banana Bread. Simply add cocoa too and enjoy a dose of theobromine — a cocoa alkaloid with gently stimulating effects that may help support mood and focus.

Add the ingredients at the “dry ingredients” stage, in the amounts below — then mix, bake as instructed, and enjoy a result that’s not only tasty, but also comes with a little extra:

50 g nuts
100 g chopped chocolate
50 g cocoa (for the double chocolate version)

Author’s tip: Can’t decide whether to add cocoa or not? Use a divider, or line the tin with baking paper twice (so you create two “compartments”). Pour half the batter without cocoa into one side, then stir 25 g cocoa into the remaining batter and pour it into the other side of the tin. Two-in-one.

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FAQ

Which bananas are best for banana bread?: The best are very ripe bananas with brown spots on the peel – they’re soft, sweet, and give the batter a fuller flavour and aroma. The riper, the better.
Can banana bread be baked without eggs?: Yes! You can replace eggs with an extra mashed banana, apple purée, or a “chia egg” (1 tbsp chia + 3 tbsp water).
Why did my banana bread sink or stay raw in the middle?: It was probably too wet or baked at too low a temperature. Use the exact amount of bananas, avoid overmixing the batter, and check your oven with a thermometer – every oven bakes a bit differently.
What can I add to banana bread to make it more interesting?: Try walnuts, hazelnuts, chocolate chunks, cinnamon, cocoa, coconut or raisins.
How long does banana bread stay fresh?: At room temperature, it keeps for 2–3 days, wrapped in a tea towel or stored in an airtight container. In the fridge it will last up to a week, but it can lose some moisture – it’s best on the first and second day after baking.

Sources

Coconut Sugar: Chemical Analysis and Nutritional Profile; Health Impacts; Safety and Quality Control; Food Industry Applications. 2023. Int J Environ Res Public Health. Online. Available here.
Glycemic index of commonly consumed carbohydrate foods in the Philippines. 2010. Journal of Functional Foods. Online. Available here.

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She devoted her education and professional life to the world of gastronomy and nutrition. After studying hospitality and human nutrition, she completed her training with a qualification as a nutritional therapist, giving her a well-rounded view of how food and health are connected.

She now applies this knowledge primarily while caring for her children.

She embraces challenges and opportunities, believes in new beginnings, and values a sustainable lifestyle. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, hiking and, above all, spending time with her family, which remains her greatest anchor in life.