This Banana Bread Recipe is loaded with ripe bananas, tangy-sweet raisins, and toasted walnuts. It is one of our favorite ripe banana recipes and even better with overripe bananas.
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT60M
Total time: PT70M
Rating
4.96 stars (7021 reviews)
Keywords
banana bread, banana nut bread
Ingredients
3 very ripe bananas ((medium/large))
½ cup unsalted butter ((8 Tbsp) at room temperature)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 cup walnuts
½ cup raisins
Categories
Breakfast
snack
Cuisine
American
Steps
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a bread loaf pan (9.25 long x 5.25 wide x 2.75 deep). Lightly roast walnuts on a skillet, continuously stirring so they won’t burn. Coarsely chop and cool to room temperature.
In a mixing bowl, cream together 8 Tbsp softened butter and 3/4 cup sugar (or honey if using honey).
Mash bananas with a fork until the consistency of chunky applesauce and add them to the batter along with 2 eggs, mixing until blended.
In a separate bowl, whisk together: 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 tsp of baking soda and 1/2 tsp of salt then add to batter.
Add 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract and mix in chopped walnuts and raisins. Pour into prepared loaf pan. Bake at 350˚F for 55-60 min or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let banana bread rest for 10 min before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350 kcal
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Protein: 5 g
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Cholesterol: 57 mg
Sodium: 243 mg
Sugar: 20 g
Reviews
Alicia on 2026-09-27 (5 stars): Best banana bread I've ever made. I'll never use another recipe :)
Mel on 2026-09-27 (1 stars): Delicious
Meg H. on 2026-09-27 (5 stars): I've made this recipe 4 times in the last year, every time it resulted in the perfect banana bread. The only addition I recommend is adding 3/4tsp banana extract to really highlight the banana flavor.
With or without the extract, I highly recommend this to anyone looking to make a quick, delicious loaf of banana bread!
Jeannie on 2026-09-27 (5 stars): Wow! This is the best banana bread I’ve ever had. I was unsure about using raisins but they give the bread an amazing flavor. This is now my go to recipe for banana bread! Thank you for another wonderful recipe.
Libby on 2026-09-26 (5 stars): This is a hit every time I make it. It’s easy and delicious! Thank you.
Kelly on 2026-09-26 (5 stars): This is the best banana bread we’ve ever had. Sooo good and really easy to make! It also makes a great gift for holiday!
Robert Cherubino on 2026-09-26 (5 stars): Phenomenal Outcome to delicious Banana 🍌 Nut 🌰 Bread 🍞
Rosana Casiano on 2026-09-26 (5 stars): I didn't have raisins, but I substitute them with dates and turns out amazing plus I put 4 medium bananas. Very amazing and moist banana bread!!! Baked in the cast iron too.
Rosana Casiano on 2026-09-26 (5 stars): I didn't have raisins, but I substitute them with dates and turns out amazing plus I put 4 medium bananas. Very amazing and moist banana bread!!!
Angela on 2026-09-25 (5 stars): I always use 4 bananas to this recipe. Turns out great and everyone loves this recipe!!!
