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Brown Sugar Banana Bread is made with pantry ingredients and is easy to make. It is moist, delicious and makes the perfect snack.
Brown Sugar Banana Bread makes a delicious bread recipe. We love to make for the holidays or for any occasion. It is delicious served for breakfast or an after noon snack.
I love the flavor of this bread and can even be made into banana muffins. You will love the banana flavor and love how easy it to make this best banana bread.
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Why We Love This Recipe
If you have made our Easy Classic Banana Bread Recipe then you will love the rich flavors with the addition of the brown sugar. It makes the perfect bread to give out as holiday gifts or place in your freezer.
I love having this homemade bread with my morning coffee. The combination can’t be beat.
Ingredients
- Bananas – Use ripe bananas
- Light Brown Sugar – Learn How to Make Brown Sugar with simple ingredients
- Butter – Use melted unsalted butter
- All Purpose Flour – You can also use Whole Wheat Flour
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Tangy Flavor – If you prefer you can add in ½ cup of Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream. This will give the banana bread a moist texture.
- Chopped Nuts – If you love nuts, add in chopped walnuts or pecans.
How to Make Brown Sugar Banana Bread
- Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9X5 loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2 – Place the bananas in a large mixing bowl and mash them bananas.
Step 3 – Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla extract until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
Step 4 – Slowly whisk the flour mixture into the banana mixture until just combined and there are no lumps.
Step 5 – Pour the batter into the loaf pan.
- Step 6 – Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Closely watch the bread and if the top starts getting too brown, lightly tint the bread with aluminum foil.
- Step 7 – Let the pan cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes and then carefully remove the bread from the loaf pan and let the bread cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 8 – Then the bread is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Prepare Loaf Pan – Before pouring the banana bread into the loaf pan, make sure to spray and line with parchment paper. This helps to easily remove the brad from the pan to slice and serve.
- Combining Ingredients – For the best flavor, do not overmix the banana bread batter. This will keep the bread soft and moist.
Frequently Asked Questions
This banana bread recipe is best when use ripe bananas. We usually mash the bananas with fork but you can also use a hand mixer or a potato masher. If you have bananas that need to be frozen, learn How to Freeze Bananas.
Yes, you can make this banana bread with frozen bananas, just make sure that the bananas have thawed before combining with the other ingredients.
We used light brown sugar in this recipe, but you can use dark brown sugar if you prefer. But it will cause the bread to have a rich caramel flavor.
Storing Tips
- Storing – Store any leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days.
- Freezing – Make sure the bread has cooled to room temperature. Wrap the bread as a whole loaf or as slices. Then place in a freezer bag and freeze. The bread will stay fresh for up to 3 months. More tips at Can you Freeze Banana Bread.
- Thaw – Thaw the banana bread on the counter or in the fridge. Once thawed, I like to warm in the microwave for about 10 seconds. This will make it taste just like it came out of the oven.
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Brown Sugar Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 4 Ripe Bananas
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Butter melted
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9X5 loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the bananas in a large mixing bowl and mash them bananas.
- Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
- Slowly whisk the flour mixture into the banana mixture until just combined and there are no lumps.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Closely watch the bread and if the top starts getting too brown, lightly tint the bread with foil.
- Let the pan cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes and then carefully remove the bread from the loaf pan and let the bread cool completely on a wire rack.
- Then the bread is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
I loved this twist on a classic banana bread recipe!