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Starbucks Banana Bread Recipe (The BEST Copycat!)

The ultimate Starbucks Banana Bread Recipe to make the iconic loaf at home! Get our secret for making it extra moist, packed with walnuts and pecans, and even better than the coffee shop version.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 295
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon optional, for warmth
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar packed
  • 2 Large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups Mashed Very Ripe Banana from about 3-4 large bananas
  • 1/4 cup Buttermilk room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans

Equipment

  • 1 9x5 inch Loaf Pan
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Medium Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Rubber Spatula
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Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper with an overhang.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and both sugars.
  4. Whisk in the room temperature eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. Stir the thoroughly mashed bananas and buttermilk into the wet mixture.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix; a few flour streaks are okay.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and pecans.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalProtein: 5gFat: 15gFiber: 2g

Notes

Do Not Overmix: This is the key to a tender, not tough, banana bread.
Ripe Bananas are a Must: For the best flavor and moisture, use bananas with lots of brown spots.
Cool Completely: Don't rush it! Letting the loaf cool completely allows the crumb to set, making it easier to slice without crumbling.
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