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!
Starbucks is a super popular coffee shop, pretty sure there's one or two in every neighborhood. 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 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 start to get those brown freckles, It's time to bake with them. If your bananas are ripe and ready but you're 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 your good to go! They will be mushy once they have been frozen and that's normal.
Can I freeze banana bread?
Yes, Cool completely. Tightly wrap the loaf in plastic wrap. Then wrap them in aluminum foil or place them in a large ziplock freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3-4 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or room temperature.
How long will it last?
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
Starbucks Copycat Banana Bread is super moist, loaded with sweet bananas and topped with walnuts. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
- 2 cups 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, sprinkle walnuts over the top.
- Bake on the center oven rack for 60-75 minutes or until the knife comes out clean.
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)
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1 ServingsAmount Per Serving Calories 443Total Fat 20gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 17gCholesterol 23mgSodium 241mgCarbohydrates 63gFiber 3gSugar 34gProtein 6g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on butteryourbiscuit.com should only be used as a general guideline.
I have never made this recipe as muffins. Although it should work fine the cooking time will change.
Can you use this recipe to make cupcakes?
The recipe says to mix dry ingredients into wet, but the video shows the opposite. I’m off to make this right now :). Looks so yummy
So happy you loved it Dara! 🙂
This is hands down the best banana bread recipe ever! I love Starbucks banana bread and this taste exactly like it...maybe even a little better because the natural banana flavor is amazing!
Soft on the inside and crisp on the outside. Very sweet possibly a little too sweet for our tastes. Really rich banana flavor. Took 90 minutes before the center was done. Slices better when cool if you can leave it alone that long which is hard because it is tasty.
Good to know Debra!
I love it.! On that note dairy intolerant so instead of butter milk I added 1 can of pineapple bits drained and 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice.
Thank you for the recipe.
So happy your hubby approved of the banana bread, Beverly!
My hubby loves banana bread, or I should say banana nut bread, so I constantly look for new or improved recipes. This is a great one and he approves. I do add pecans, not walnuts into the batter. My stove does not cook as hot as some, so I ended up cooking it for at least 70 minutes.
So sweet Marilyn 🙂
Absolutely Perfect!Thank you so much for all you do! Happy Baking Everyone!!!
I'm sorry that happened Jessica, but it clearly says 2 tablespoons buttermilk!
Whole recipe was ruined when I added half a cup of buttermilk. The substitution note made it sound like all of that would go in. What a waste of ingredients 🙄
Very tasty
I substituted avocado oil for the vegetable oil.
Yay Lex so happy you loved it. You can substitute butter for oil although I never have for this recipe. Let me know how it turns out if you do 🙂
Thank you for such a wonderful recipe!!! My family loves this delicious bread, and so do I! One question though. Is it possible to substitute butter for the oil in this recipe?
The pecans wouldn't make it dry. I would need more details to help you troubleshoot. You can email me or message me on Facebook if you'd like to chat about it.
I added a cup of pecans that were crushed very tiny, but my bread ended up being a little Dry. I baked for 75 minutes at 330 because at 60 minutes the middle wasn’t done.
What can I do to make this not so dry? I added all other ingrey
All would be 2 tablespoons of buttermilk. You add it in when you add in the bananas and vanilla.
If you're referring to the notes that just a quick recipe to make your own buttermilk if needed. You will only need 2 tablespoons.
You receipe states 2 tablespoons of buttermilk yet in a comment you say use it all. I'm confused.
Can I make this in a cupcake pan? And how many muffins will it make?
This was hands down the best recipe I've used! Thanks for adding a substiton for the buttermilk. I cut the sugar down to 3/4c lakanto and found it sweet enough. I can't wait to make this for my dad he is a big fan of banana nut bread. Thank you for sharing.
I've never make this in a 6 inch mini pan. I would set the same temp and check it after 25 minutes and add time accordingly you just want a toothpick to come out clean. Hope this helps Gaby
Hello! Amazing bread ...I bought a 6 loaf mini pan. How long do I need to bake and temp? Thank you for this wonderfully delicious recipe.
Candies pecans sound amazing Dahae!
This is the best banana bread I’ve ever baked!!!!! Oh my....! It is sooooo goooood! I don’t like sweet bread and the bananas I used were so overripe and sweet so I cut down sugar to 3/4 cups, substituted greek yogurt for buttermilk, and topped with candied pecan. It tasted amazingly good!!’ Thank you so much for sharing!
You're welcome Nancy! So happy you loved it 🙂
This banana bread is absolutely delicious and it turned out beautifully. I love Starbuck's banana bread (and pumpkin bread) and this tastes very similar to what I remember. Next time I might substitute honey in place of some of the sugar. I will definitely make this banana bread again. Thanks for this great recipe.
Nope no need to sift.
Hi,
I made this recipe but not sure if I was suppose to sift the dry ingredients it had a certain taste.
This looks absolutely amazing! Cannot wait to make this next week! Definitely want to try it out at our next Bimbo dinner party.
Regards Hannah Flack
Oh yay Kyra! You're welcome 🙂 This makes me so happy! One day at a time right 😉
This recipe is getting us through the covid shutdown 3 bananas at a time 😉 It's easy to follow and comes out perfect. We sub Greek yogurt for buttermilk and cook for 1.25 Thank you!!!
Thank you for this recipe! It was my first time making banana nut bread and wow I’m so impressed at how good this is!!!! Will definitely make again. So excited to share it with my family.
So happy you loved it Terese!
Hi. I made the banana nut bread gluten free with applesauce to replace the egg and a teaspoon of xanthan gum to give the gluten free batter extra body. It is so wonderful! Thank you for sharing your recipe!
I've never made muffins out of this recipe but I'm sure it would work just fine. You'll have to adjust the baking time.
Hi! Can this recipe be poured into a cupcake pan?
You're supposed to put all of the buttermilk in. Hope it was delicious Cathy 🙂
I accidentally put the whole amount of buttermilk, I wasn’t paying attention. Is it ruined?
Yay Regenia! I'm so glad everyone loved it, thank you for sharing that with me.
Made this bread for the first time and I put it in the freezer for a couple of days then took it to work my friends couldn’t believe it wasn’t Starbucks it was definitely a hit
Oh chocolate and coconut would be delicious additions.
Yay Judith! Hope you love it and I always make extra for the freezer 🙂
I just put three in the oven!
It smells delicious!!
Thank you!!!
This recipe is a keeper! I added chocolate chips and coconut only because I like them added in but the foundation recipe is perfect. Thank you. I will be trying your other bread recipes as well!
Although I've never tried it. I'm sure you could use coconut or almond milk. Hope this helps Talia
What. An I substitute for milk or buttermilk
My husband can’t have dairy
Making this currently , it’s my first time! Accidentally added baking powder instead of baking soda 🙁 hopefully it works out lol
Oh I'm so happy you loved it Meg 🙂
Unbelievable recipe. I’ve tried so many banana breads, but this one is my favorite! Making it for the third time right now! Thank you for the recipe!
Awesome Vivi!
This is such a great recipe ! First time making this bread and it came out amazing👍🏽
Fantastic Pea! You're welcome 🙂
Made this using Greek yogurt instead of the buttermilk and cut the sugar down to 1 cup. Absolute perfection! I have tried many... MANY banana bread recipes and this is THE best recipe. Thank you for sharing!
Fantastic Debi, it is one of my favorite treats to indulge on.
My 12 y/o granddaughter, Brooklynn, made this recipe and substituted 2 T. plain Greek yogurt for the buttermilk. The bread was delicious!! She said it was even better than Starbucks 😃
I've never done that, but I think it would be fine.
can I make the batter the night ahead? thanks!
Sorry Kori, I have not tried this recipe using anything other than eggs.
Any substitute for egg?
this was wonderful! Thank you for sharing all these tips and recipes..really helps those of us without the create gene;)
Regards
rose martine
Woohoo Zandra! I'm so glad you both loved it. Thanks for taking the time to come back here to share that with me 🙂
Easy to make with my boyfriends mother! Super moist I hate hard breads and stuff but this was the BEST! Taste just like the Starbucks one maybe even better(: thank you!
Yay Msavette! So glad you loved it 🙂
Great recipe, tastes amazing, so easy. I only use Self rising flour and omitted salt and baking soda. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hahaha April you made my day! I'm so glad everyone loved it. 🙂
I usually never reply to recipes online but I just had to say WOW, gurl I had this fresh on a serving plate at 5pm, its three hours later and no one is owning up to eating the last slice 😭😭😭. I'm definitely trying out every single recipe you've got here!!!
Yay Hannah, I'm so glad you loved it. 🙂
This banana bread reminds me of my Aunt Frannie's. I think it's better than Starbucks. But we substitute mini chocolate chips for walnuts. So good.
Yay Pilar! It's our fav too. Thanks for the great review 🙂
Yummmm! This banana bread was perfect! So good!! It will be my go to recipe!
Yay Barbara! I'm so glad you love it. I make this several times a month for my FIL hes addicted to it haha Thanks for the great review 🙂
Purrrrfection!!! This is hands down the best banana bread I have ever had! Mixed some nut in mix and sprinkled on top. Thank you for this recipe!
Yes Riley I freeze mine all the time. Just wrap in saran wrap and then with foil. 🙂
Does this freeze well?
Yay Megan! So glad you loved it. And thanks for sharing 🙂
This is delicious! For anyone who gets ready to make this and realizes, they dont have a loaf pan (!!??!?) This makes great muffins! 35 min was perfect for me and they are beautiful! I also used regular whole milk instead of buttermilk and they were just fine!
Oh you're welcome Laura. I never buy buttermilk anymore, it just to easy to make. 🙂
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