There’s nothing better than an easy one-bowl banana bread recipe that comes together fast and tastes just like an afternoon at Grandma’s. This simple banana bread is made with pantry staples, requires minimal cleanup, and is perfect for busy mornings, afternoon snacks, or cozy weekends at home. If you’re looking for a banana bread recipe that doesn’t require a mixer or multiple bowls, this is the one you’ll come back to again and again.
What makes this banana bread so special is how effortless it is. Overripe bananas add natural sweetness and rich flavor, while the one-bowl method keeps things stress-free. Whether you’re a beginner baker or just want a quick homemade banana bread, this recipe delivers consistent results every time, soft crumb, golden edges, and that classic banana aroma filling your kitchen.
This is the kind of recipe that fits real life: simple, forgiving, and deeply comforting. Save it, pin it, and bake it on repeat whenever you need something easy, nostalgic, and homemade!!
Also, I must not forget how easy banana bread is to add whatever mix-in’s you are craving.. cranberries, nuts, blueberries, chocolate chips, cinnamon sugar, apples, grated carrots, shredded zucchini, raisins.. I feel like the list is endless!
One-Bowl Banana Bread
Recipe by Karla Fisher
Servings
8 Servings
Cooking Time
~40 minutes
Calories
350 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 super ripe bananas
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce (you can also use plain greek yogurt)
- 2 Tbsp vanilla paste/extract
- 1 1/2 cups flour (can mix in additional 1/4 if needed)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional Mix-ins: nuts, cranberries, blueberries, chocolate chips, shredded zucchini, cinnamon sugar swirl, shredded coconut, raisins
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
- Peel bananas and place in large mixing bowl, use a fork to thoroughly smash until no large clumps remain.
- Add eggs to bowl and whisk fully into bananas.
- Dump the brown sugar, apple sauce and vanilla into bowl and whisk all ingredients together until fully incorporated.
- Measure out the flour and pour on top of banana mixture, then add baking powder, baking soda and salt on top of flour. Mix everything together until no dry bits remain. Don’t over mix!!
- If adding in mix-ins, mix into batter now.
- Pour into greased loaf pan and bake for 50-60 mins. until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
