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Slice of homemade copycat Starbucks banana bread on a wooden cutting board

Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread

This easy banana bread recipe mimics the beloved Starbucks version, featuring ripe bananas and simple pantry ingredients for a soft, sweet loaf.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the banana bread
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar For a lighter loaf, replace half the sugar with brown sugar.
  • 1 large egg Beaten.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Measure by spooning into the cup and leveling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
  4. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
  5. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  6. Mix in the flour until just incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling
  1. Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Serve sliced, warm or at room temperature, and spread with butter, cream cheese, or nut butter. Pairs well with coffee or tea. To store, wrap cooled loaf in plastic wrap; keep at room temperature for 2–3 days or freeze actual slices for up to 3 months.