This copycat Starbucks banana bread is so easy to replicate at home. It goes great with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
Are you a Starbucks banana bread fan? I know I am. I’m a huge banana bread fan in general. I feel like their banana bread is extra special and it always goes so great with their hot coffees. This copycat Starbucks banana bread recipe is really close and super easy to make.
I’m a huge Starbucks fan. I’m lucky that there’s one in walking distance of my house! But with the summer heat and two toddlers we don’t always make it. Plus, with two kids they always want their own piece of banana bread or a cake pop and it adds up quickly. We love Starbucks but it is definitely a once in awhile treat for us. Trust me, this momma would love a big cup of coffee every day!
I know that I have been missing all my favorites lately. Luckily, there’s no need to make a Starbucks run when you can make a copycat loaf of their banana bread at home. It tastes very, very close to theirs. It comes out very moist and isn’t difficult to make at all. Plus, banana bread is one of my favorite things to bake because it makes your house smell amazing when it comes out of the oven.
What do I need to make this copycat Starbucks banana bread?
To make this banana bread you’ll need:
- Bananas: You’ll want to use bananas that are at least a little spotty to turning black. As you can see above, mine were pretty ripe.
- All purpose flour: The base of this banana bread.
- Baking soda and baking powder: To make the banana bread rise.
- Cinnamon and nutmeg: To give the banana bread a little spice.
- Salt: You’ll need just ½ a teaspoon of salt.
- Vanilla extract: Pure vanilla extract is best for baking.
- White sugar and brown sugar: To sweeten the banana bread.
- Vegetable oil: You can also use safflower oil.
- Egg: You’ll need just one large egg.
- Milk: I used regular milk but you can also use almond milk in this recipe.
What type of bananas should I use?
For this recipe, you’ll need three ripe or extra ripe bananas. They can be any where from spotty to turning black. I’ve also had no problem using frozen bananas in this recipe either. Most banana bread recipes do totally fine using frozen bananas.
Can I freeze this copycat banana bread?
If you want, you can also freeze this recipe. To freeze just wrap well in plastic cling wrap and you can freeze for up to three months.
Can I add nuts or chocolate chips?
You can also add chocolate chips, coconut flakes, walnuts or pecans if you like. I prefer to keep it plain though.
Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread
Equipment
- Loaf pan (9 x 5 inch)
Ingredients
- 3 ripe or extra ripe bananas mashed with a fork
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 ¼ cup white sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees and greasing a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl add flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir well.
- Add in the egg, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, milk, and bananas. Mix with a hand mixer until smooth (for about three minutes).
- Pour into the greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 55 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the top.
If you liked this copycat recipe, you might also like:
- The BIG List of Custom Starbucks Iced Drinks
- Copycat Starbucks Oatmeal Recipe
- Copycat Starbucks Vanilla Steamer
- Cast Iron Skillet Banana Bread
- Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread
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Jen
I’ll have to share this with my mother in law who makes banana bread all the time. Thanks!
Monica
Looks delish! I seem to always have bananas that about to turn so I’ll have to try this out.
Kelly
I love making banana bread! This is a recipe I’m going to have to try! Yum!
Kelly
I love making banana bread! This is a recipe I’m going to have to try! Yum! Thank you so much for sharing!
julie
I love banana bread. I do eat a gluten free diet. Do you know if you can exchange gf flour for the regular without any other changes?
Two Pink Peonies
Hi Julie, you can use gluten free flour with xantham gum for this recipe. My mom has celiacs so I have been working on adding some gluten free recipes to the site too!
Jessica
This sounds delicious! I am definitely going to have to try this one out.
Amanda Marie
None of my local SB seem to have it anymore – thanks for the CC recipe, really hits the spot.
Sue
Banana bread is our favorite! Can’t wait to try this Starbucks copycat!
Angela
I love Banana Bread! And this one is delightful
Laura
Thanks. This is a great recipe.
Rosario Arecco
So so good! Better than the original for sure!
Emily Flint
I love a good copycat recipe and you can never go wrong with delicious banana bread! Next time I have ripe bananas I am making this.
Chef Dennis
This Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread is perfect! It looks really scrumptious!
FOODHEAL
I love bananas and I’d love to try this recipe… Thank you for sharing
Debra
No need to shlepp to Starbucks anymore!
Swathi
Starbucks banana bread looks delicious.
Sharon Holeman
What size loaf pan. I have several pans and they are different sizes. Thanks
Two Pink Peonies
Hi Sharon, a 9-Inch by 5-Inch loaf pan
Andrea White
Bet this tastes amazing!
Ashley
Starbucks has some of THE best and moistest banana bread ever. I can’t wait to try your copycat recipe! I bet it’s just perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Erin Gierhart
I love Starbucks banana bread and this is just as good…maybe even better! So moist and full of banana flavor.
Kayla DiMaggio
Yum! I love Starbucks Banana Bread and this was delicious and easy to make at home.
Alexandra
This banana bread is absolutely delicious. I love to enjoy it with a cup of coffee!
Lillian
This recipe looks excellent. I love how simple it is and can’t wait to try it.
Jeri
I love Starbucks banana bread, so I had to try this recipe, and it was even better than Starbucks! It was so fresh and moist, a perfect blend of seasonings. Yum! Great recipe!
Nora
What a lovely banana bread! Can’t wait to try it out!
Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/
The truth is a slice of banana bread goes wonders with a steamy cup of coffee! Love it:))
Addie
Banana bread is my favorite thing to bake! Love this recipe!