Classic Banana Bread recipe

If you’re looking for a bake that’s sweet and simple to make, this classic banana bread is the perfect go-to. Whether you add chocolate chips or keep it traditional, it’s perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or as an afternoon treat, especially alongside a delicious cup of tea.

Tea & Treats

Treat yourself: this snack tastes best alongside our Spiced Fruit, Pure Mint, and Chocolate Orange tea blends.

Recipe Details
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 60 minutes
Makes: 1 loaf

Ingredients:

  • 250g plain flour
  • 150g light brown sugar
  • 115g butter (softened)
  • 4 bananas
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 180g chocolate chips (optional)

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan assisted).

  2. Mix the butter, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth and creamy.

  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mash the bananas with a fork and stir them into the mix.

  4. Gently fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt. The batter should be thick but pourable.

  5. Grease a standard-size loaf pan (or use parchment paper) and spread the batter into the pan.

  6. Place the pan in the bottom rack of the oven. At the halfway point (30 minutes), loosely cover the pan with aluminium foil to prevent the top from getting too brown.

  7. Check the bread is fully baked by pushing a butter knife into the centre. If it comes out clean, then the bread is done.

  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15-30 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack and let it cool until ready to be served.

The perfect pairing

For an easy dessert, serve a slice of warm banana bread with a scoop of homemade ice cream. The soft texture of the loaf with the cool creaminess of the ice cream makes a delicious combination that works any time of year!

Rich and soft, this banana bread is a simple comfort you’ll want to make again and again. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more delicious ideas and inspiration.