Brown Sugar Banana Bread is so moist and flavor packed. The flavors of brown sugar, bananas and more make this outstanding with just 4 bananas needed.
I love quick bread recipes and this Brown Sugar Banana Bread is a hit with my kids. It is the perfect way to use ripe bananas and it turns out great every single time. The taste and texture are perfect without being overly sweet. It’s similar to Banana Bread with Applesauce and one of the Best Banana Dessert Recipes.
You might also like to make Banana Pudding Cookies and Banana Pudding Poke Cake. If you have extra brown sugar, make Brown Sugar Cookie Recipe and Brown Sugar Frosting.
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Why We Love This Recipe
It is the best brown sugar banana bread recipe with mostly pantry ingredients. This classic banana bread recipe is freezer friendly and easy to adapt if you prefer nuts or chocolate chips.
If you love the flavor of this recipe, also try Brown Sugar Syrup.
Ingredients
- Ripe Bananas. This is the recipe to use those overly ripe bananas. You don’t want to use green bananas that still need to ripen.
- Light Brown Sugar. You can also use dark brown sugar if you prefer.
- Baking Soda. If you run out, find the Best Baking Soda Substitutes.
Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the complete list of ingredients.
Variations and Additions
- Nuts. This recipe is delicious with walnuts, pecans or any nut you love.
- Chocolate. Toss in a handful of chocolate chips into the mixture.
- Granulated Sugar. You can substitute granulated sugar for a portion of the brown sugar.
- More Cinnamon. If you love the flavor of cinnamon, feel free to increase the amount.
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9X5 loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2. Place the bananas in a large mixing bowl and mash. Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 3. Get out a separate bowl for the dry ingredients. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
Step 4. Whisk the flour mixture into the banana mixture until just combined using a stand mixer or hand mixer. Scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula.
Step 5. Next, pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Step 6. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Closely watch the bread and if the top starts getting too brown, lightly tint the bread with foil.
Step 7. Allow to cool for a few minutes. Then carefully remove the bread from the loaf pan and let the bread cool completely on a wire rack.
Storage
Store any leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days.
Pro Tips
- Cover with foil. If you notice the bread is getting too brown and it’s still baking, cover with aluminum foil.
- Don’t overmix the batter. Blend the ingredients until just combined.
- Leave a few banana chunks. When you mash the fruit, leave a few pieces of banana for the best banana bread.
- Make muffins. Use the batter to make banana muffins instead of bread if you desire. Adjust the cooking time as the muffins will not take as long.
FAQs
Dark brown sugar has more molasses and will make the bread darker. The flavor will be slightly richer than light brown sugar. Either is fine to use and the different isn’t that noticeable.
The molasses in brown sugar makes the banana bread so moist. It is a really delicious type of bread.
You can soften and ripen bananas in a few easy steps. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the unpeeled bananas on the sheet pan.
Bake for 10 minutes or until the skin turns black in a 250-degree oven. Allow to cool and then use as normal in the recipe.
Yes, this bread is extremely freezer friendly. Allow to cool and wrap in plastic wrap. Place inside a freezer bag or container.
Freeze the bread up to 3-4 months. Don’t forget to label and date the package.
Thaw in the fridge when ready to enjoy.
Try More Quick Bread Recipes
- Peanut Butter Bread
- Pineapple Bread
- Oatmeal Bread
- Applesauce Bread
- Chocolate Banana Bread
- Oatmeal Banana Bread
Once you try this easy banana bread recipe, please leave a comment and star rating.
Brown Sugar Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 4 Ripe Bananas
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Butter melted
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9X5 loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the bananas in a large mixing bowl and mash them bananas.
- Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
- Slowly whisk the flour mixture into the banana mixture until just combined and there are no lumps.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Closely watch the bread and if the top starts getting too brown, lightly tint the bread with foil.
- Let the pan cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes and then carefully remove the bread from the loaf pan and let the bread cool completely on a wire rack.
- Then the bread is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
