
Never Let Bananas Go to Waste Again
Think your bananas are too ripe to eat?
Think again.
Those brown-spotted—or even black-skinned—bananas are exactly what makes this banana bread so good. This easy recipe transforms overripe bananas into a soft, tender loaf with rich flavor and just the right amount of natural sweetness.
Bananas have a way of going from “almost ready” to “too ripe” in the blink of an eye. Instead of tossing them, this classic banana bread recipe gives them a delicious second life.
The secret is simple: very ripe bananas.
The riper they are, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be. Completely dark peels aren’t a problem—they’re ideal.
How to Make Classic Banana Bread
NOTE: This recipe makes 2 loafs
Place your ripe bananas in a medium mixing bowl and mash them with a fork or potato masher. Smooth or a little chunky—either works perfectly.
Once your batter is mixed, pour it into prepared loaf pans and slide them into the oven.
Now comes the best part. You’ve got about 55 minutes to relax while your kitchen fills with the warm, comforting aroma of banana bread baking. When it’s done, you’ll have a soft, tender banana bread that slices beautifully and tastes even better the next day.
No wasted bananas. No complicated steps. Just a timeless, homemade favorite.

Banana Bread
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 345 degrees.
- Grease and flour to loaf pans.
- Mash bananas in large mixing bowl.
- Stir in eggs, sugar, vanilla, butter, and milk.
- Add the flour and stir until blended.
- Pour into 2 greased loaf pans.
- Bake at 345 degrees for 55 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Do not overbake or bread will be dry.
- Immediately turn pan upside down onto cooling rack. Loafs will separate from pans.
You and your family will love this banana bread recipe and no more wasted bananas. Win, Win.
Another recipe for your ripe bananas is this 2 Minute Protein Smoothie.
I have an Orange Sour Cream Cookie that I think your family will love too >>>>>>>>>>>RECIPE HERE
Girl, I am coming to your house to eat!! :-) I love banana bread and this is a great recipe! Thank you for sharing and I will be giving it a try. Banana bread is one of those wonderful winter foods!!
Come on over….banana bread is one our families favorites. Since the boys are out on their own, when I make some I usually make double so I can get 4 loafs – one for the hubs and the other 3 for each of the boys. HaHa! Gotta keep the men fed. Have a great week! Hugs!!!
There is no instruction when to add the butter ,,
Hi Darren,
The butter is added when the eggs, sugar etc. are added.
Thanks for letting me know about this oversight in my recipe.
I have corrected it.
Best,
BonBon
Farmhouse40.com
I love banana bread! I’m sharing this recipe with my husband ;)
This is a great banana bread recipe! My kids love when I bake banana bread, I will try this one!
what type of flour is being used?
Hi Teresa
I use self-rising flour. I hope you enjoy the bread.