Starbucks Copycat Banana Bread is super moist, loaded with sweet bananas, and topped with walnuts. Perfect for breakfast or dessert! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.
Seriously, there’s nothing more delicious than a warm slice of banana bread slathered in butter. This banana bread has an amazing flavor and texture, and I know you'll agree that it's the best you've ever had! This copycat recipe is spot on like my Copycat In n Out Burger.
Starbucks is a super popular coffee shop, pretty sure there's one or two in every neighborhood their pink drink is so refreshing and one of my favorites. Of course, what goes great with a latte? Well, banana bread of course, and their banana bread is delicious! So you can imagine how thrilled I was when I came across this recipe.
I am such a sucker for some warm banana bread. Apparently so is my Father-in-law because he can't get enough of this banana bread. I seriously make him a loaf or two every week.
Recipe Tips
- The batter will be super thick and that is normal.
- If you don't like nuts or are allergic just leave them out.
- You can make your own buttermilk by adding 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar to 1/2 cup of whole milk and let it sit for 10 minutes, mix and then use accordingly.
- I bake it in an 8x4 loaf pan you can use a 9x5 loaf pan but you'll need to watch the baking time.
Some of my favorite baked recipes!
- Chocolate Zucchini Bread
- Lemon Zucchini Bread
- Banana Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread
- Sour Cream Blueberry Muffins
- Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Double Chocolate Banana Cake
Can I freeze ripe bananas?
Absolutely! Once the bananas get those brown freckles, It's time to bake with them. If your bananas are ripe and ready but not ready to bake, just put the whole banana, in a ziplock freezer bag. Then when you're ready to use them just defrost them in the refrigerator overnight or in the microwave on defrost and you're good to go! They will be mushy once they have been frozen and that's normal.
Recipe Faq's
Yes, Cool completely. Tightly wrap the loaf in plastic wrap. Then wrap them in aluminum foil or a large ziplock freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3-4 months—Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
Store in an airtight container on the counter for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for 5-6 days.
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Starbucks Copycat Banana Nut Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 1 1/8 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 extra ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees, spray an 8x5 loaf pan with nonstick spray and line it with parchment paper if desired.
- In a medium bowl add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and whisk just until combined.
- In another medium bowl add egg, sugar, and oil and whisk until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well, the mixture will be thick and dry.
- Add in the buttermilk, vanilla, and mashed bananas and mix until combined.
- Pour into a loaf pan, and sprinkle walnuts over the top.
- Bake on the center oven rack for 60-75 minutes or until the knife comes out clean.
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Notes
- You can make your own buttermilk by adding 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice to 1/2 cup milk and let sit for 5 minutes. (The recipe only uses 2 tablespoons)
- To freeze let the banana bread cool completely then wrap the loaf in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil or a large ziplock freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Hello Wendie. I have used this recipe many times, I just failed to comment. Today I had enough bananas to make 2 loaves. This is the only recipe I use. I will share 1 loaf with a neighbor, including the recipe. This recipe never fails to be a hit. It is so moist & full of flavor. I always use pecans instead of walnuts. Thank you for sharing this awesome, delicious recipe.
I wouldn't double it. Just make it as is but put it in an 8x8 baking pan. It will shorten the baking time so keep checking it and do the toothpick trick
Hi Wendie. I have not try the recipe yet but the pics look mazing! I don't have a loaf pan, can I double the recipe and Bake it in 8x8 Square pan, or bundt pan?
Yay Barb so happy you loved it 🙂
Excellent recipe. I have never had Starbucks Banana bread so I cannot comment on it, but if it is as good as this recipe it is a keeper. Delicious and myself and my family had to try it 15 minutes right out of oven of course while still warm with butter on it. So good will definitely be baking this again. Thumbs up!!
Did bake the Starbucks copycat banana bread. I add chocolate chips instead of walnuts,though.
Turned out good.
Thanks for the recipe!!!
More power to you!!!!
Cecilia
Yay Jana so happy you enjoy it 🙂
My go to favourite banana bread loaf!! Make it often!!
After trying many recipes this is my go to and the only one my husband loves. Perfectly moist and delicious every time. Thank you.