Starbucks is known for serving some of the best coffee and exceptional baked goods! One baked good that most people, including me, cannot get enough of is banana bread! Now, you can make moist Starbucks banana bread at home with this simple recipe!
Banana bread is a wonder of a baked good, combining all good things. Although called ‘bread,’ it has a unique cake-like structure and is perfectly sweet without being overpowering. Moreover, this bread is often packed with nuts and spices, giving it flavor and texture!
Although making this bread may look complicated, I can assure you it is not. Moreover, as long as you follow through with the method and ingredients precisely, you will get bread that is just as moist and delicious as the one you get at Starbucks!
This recipe uses a simple set of ingredients, and you will be left in awe once you see how pantry staples can make a loaf of bread so easily! I was indeed pleasantly surprised, and I know you will be too. So, without further ado, let us dive right into the recipe!
Equipments Required
- Measuring Cups: As you may know, measuring the ingredients correctly is a very important aspect of baking. So, I strongly recommend using a set of measuring cups to get those precise measurements to make the perfect banana bread.
- Measuring Spoons: A set of measuring spoons will help you get precise measurements for ingredients needed in smaller quantities.
- Bowls: Keep two medium-sized bowls ready for whisking the ingredients, with the first for the dry ingredients and the second for the wet ones.
- Whisk: I often use a large whisk, as it helps uniformly mix the dough and aerate the batter.
- Silicone Spatula: Use a silicone spatula, which is very bendy, to scrape the batter and get every bit of it into the loaf pan.
- Fork: I use a large fork to help with mashing the bananas.
- Loaf Pan: A loaf pan 8 inches by 4 inches will be perfect for making one medium-sized banana bread. You can also use a pan 9 inches by 5 inches or any other that you may already have.
- Parchment Paper: I highly recommend lining the loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent the mixture from sticking to it.
Starbucks Banana Bread Recipe Ingredients And Substitutions
Starbucks Banana Bread Recipe Ingredients And SubstitutionsNote: This recipe is large enough to make one medium-sized banana bread loaf serving eight portions. If you want to make larger or smaller portions of the same, you might have to adjust the quantities of the ingredients accordingly.
- 3 Bananas: Here, you need to ensure your bananas are extra ripe, as that is the right flavor and texture of bananas, which will help the flavor stand out. If you don’t have extra ripe bananas, I suggest using moderately ripe ones. But my recommendation would still be to keep a few bananas ripe a few days before you plan to make this bread.
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour: Due to its gluten content, all-purpose flour is the best choice. Alternatively, you can also use bread flour.
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda: This leavening agent reacts with the acidic base of this recipe, giving the bread a soft and fluffy texture.
- 1 Cup Sugar: Ideally, granulated white sugar is perfect for this recipe. I would recommend using a combination of white and light brown sugar for an extra malty flavor.
- 1 Egg: To help bind the batter for this bread recipe.
- ½ Cup Vegetable Oil: You can also use sunflower oil in its place if you don’t have vegetable oil.
- 2 Tablespoons Buttermilk: Both homemade and store-bought buttermilk works perfectly fine.
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract: I often use a vanilla pod for a more robust and fresher flavor.
- ½ Cup Chopped Walnuts: Roughly chopping the walnuts for this recipe is good enough.
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon Powder: For an added kick of flavor.
Preparation And Cooking Time
| Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Minutes | 1 Hour | 1 Hour 15 Minutes |
How To Make Starbucks Banana Bread At Home
Step 1
Take three peeled bananas in a bowl.
Step 2
Mash the bananas and add two eggs to them.
Step 3
Now, pour canola oil into the mix.
Step 4
Add sugar to the mix.
Step 5
Now, add some wheat flour in the banana mix.
Step 6
Add baking soda and baking powder to the batter.
Step 7
Further, add a teaspoon of salt and cinnamon powder.
Step 8
Add some crushed walnuts to the mix.
Step 9
Crush the pecans and add them to the batter.
Step 10
Mix the batter well, making sure the nuts are evenly incorporated.
Step 11
Moving forward, add the batter into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
Step 12
Place the loaf pan in a preheated oven and let it bake.
Step 13
Your soft and fluffy banana bread is ready to serve.
Expert Tips That I Recommend
Expert Tips That I Recommend- I always ensure that my baking soda is not too old; otherwise, it won’t react well with the rest of the recipe and leave you with a tough result.
- I often add spices like cardamom, nutmeg, or ginger to this bread to enhance its flavor.
- You must ensure that your oven is preheated for at least 10 minutes before you put the bread in for baking to get uniform heat distribution throughout the baking process.
- You can make your buttermilk at home by combining ½ cup of whole milk with one teaspoon of white vinegar.
- I recommend using a digital thermometer to check the internal temperature of your banana bread to be about 200°F.
- About 40 to 45 minutes into baking, cover the loaf with foil once the top has browned for an even moist bread.
FAQs About Starbucks Banana Bread Recipe
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Although the overall recipe is made with healthy ingredients, it also contains a lot of fat and sugar, so it is best to have it just once in a while, that too, in smaller quantities.
You can look at the nutritional values of this banana bread with the given table.
| Calories | 443 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 63 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17 g |
| Cholesterol | 23 mg |
| Sodium | 241 mg |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 34 g |
This banana bread can also not be eaten by people with specific dietary restrictions. The banana bread is not safe for a vegan diet, vegetarian diet, gluten-free diet, lactose-free diet, or even for those with tree nut allergies.
Recipe Variations For Different Diets
- Vegan Diet: This recipe is not vegan-friendly because a few ingredients are not vegan-friendly. So, to make it vegan, I often switch the eggs with silken tofu and the buttermilk with plant-based buttermilk, which is very easy to make at home. Remember, one egg weighs about 50 grams, so use silken tofu of the same quantity.
- Vegetarian Diet: Vegetarians, on the other hand, will face an issue with just one ingredient, which is egg. So, just like vegans, you can easily substitute the same. Being a vegetarian, you can go for dairy-based substitutes instead of eggs, like condensed milk or Greek yogurt of the same quantity.
- Gluten-Free Diet: Those on a gluten-free diet just need to swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour of their choice in the same quantity. Just know that gluten-free flour may yield different results than all-purpose flour.
- Dairy-Free Diets: Those with lactose intolerance must only switch the buttermilk for this recipe. So, just like vegans, I would recommend substituting the same with plant-based buttermilk of your choice.
- Nut-Free Diet: Those with nut allergies can follow the recipe exactly as it is but skip adding the walnuts.
Storing And Reheating This Recipe
Storing This Recipe:Â
- At Room Temperature: If you plan to finish your banana bread within a day, storing it at room temperature is perfectly fine. I suggest you wrap the bread in aluminum foil and store it in an airtight container. Wrapping the bread will ensure it does not catch mold.
- In The Refrigerator: Store your banana bread in the refrigerator even if you plan on eating it a day after baking. For that, store it in an airtight container and easily place it in the fridge for up to five days.
- In The Freezer: Yes, you can also efficiently freeze banana bread for up to three months. For that, store the same in either an airtight container or a ziplock bag, ensuring you get rid of all the air. Then, store it safely for up to three months, and thaw the bread before eating it.
Reheating This Recipe:
- In An Oven: You can easily reheat this bread in the oven by preheating the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes and letting the bread heat for 8-10 minutes until steaming hot.
- In A Microwave: Heating this bread in the microwave is a good option for those who are short on time. Just place the entire loaf or slices on a microwave-safe plate and heat it for 30-second intervals at high power until the bread is steaming hot.
What To Serve With This Recipe
This banana bread is delicious to be enjoyed on its own, which is a given. However, that does not mean you can’t enjoy it with some lovely sides.
This banana bread tastes delicious with many sides, my favorite being a thick caramel or toffee sauce. The malty flavor of the sauce adds a lot to the flavor.
You can also choose classic side options, like vanilla ice cream or sweet whipped cream. If you want to go completely bananas with this dish, serving it alongside banana ice cream is also a good option.
Last but not least, the combination of bananas and chocolate is divine. Hence, you can serve this banana bread with warm chocolate sauce or milk chocolate and hazelnut spread.
Printable Version
Starbucks Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 nos. Bananas
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 no. Egg
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 tablespoons Buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Bowls
- Whisk
- Silicone Spatula
- Fork
- Loaf pan
- Parchment Paper
Instructions
- Take three peeled bananas in a bowl.
- Mash the bananas and add two eggs to them.
- Now, pour canola oil into the mix.
- Add sugar to the mix.
- Now, add some wheat flour to the banana mix.
- Add baking soda and baking powder to the batter.
- Further, add a teaspoon of salt and cinnamon powder.
- Add some crushed walnuts to the mix.
- Crush pecans and add them to the batter.
- Mix the batter well, making sure the nuts are evenly incorporated.
- Moving forward, add the batter into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
- Place the loaf pan in a preheated oven and let it bake.
- Your soft and fluffy banana bread is ready to serve.
Notes
- I always ensure that my baking soda is not too old; otherwise, it won’t react well with the rest of the recipe and leave you with a tough result.Â
- I often add spices like cardamom, nutmeg, or ginger to this bread to enhance its flavor.Â
- You must ensure that your oven is preheated for at least 10 minutes before you put the bread in for baking to get uniform heat distribution throughout the baking process.Â
- You can make your buttermilk at home by combining ½ cup of whole milk with one teaspoon of white vinegar.
- I recommend using a digital thermometer to check the internal temperature of your banana bread to be about 200°F.
- About 40 to 45 minutes into baking, cover the loaf with foil once the top has browned for an even moist bread.Â
Nutrition
Did You Make This Recipe ?Tag @thefoodxp on Instagram and Hashtag it #thefoodxp!More Starbucks Recipes That You Can Try
Conclusion
Starbucks serves some of the best banana bread ever; that is a given. Now, with this recipe, you can rejoice the baker in you and make this delicious bread right at home, whenever you want! The result will surely leave you in complete awe!
Along with the bread being absolutely delicious, the recipe is also easy to follow and uses pantry staple ingredients. So, there is no need to go ingredient shopping, especially for this recipe! Moreover, how can we forget the fact that the recipe is also very adaptable to different diets?
Once you try this recipe, let me know in the comments how it turned out for you and if you have to do any troubleshooting. I will be back with some beautiful baked goodies recipes, so until then, have a blast! And remember, baking is, indeed, effortless!
Let’s Connect
Follow Us On Our Social Media Platforms
You can subscribe to TheFoodXP to get weekly recipes in your inbox.
If you make this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag us in your photos on social media. We would love to share your pictures.
