Brilliant banana bread recipes
There are few baked goods more loved than banana bread. It’s easy to make, is naturally sweet and fruity, and can be pretty healthy. To honour this classic recipe, we’ve pulled together a selection of our best banana bread recipes (including a few with some fun variations).
You’ll find a gluten-free banana bread recipe, banana bread with berries, mixed nuts and even chocolate!
Looking for more morning and afternoon tea recipes?
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Mini blueberry and banana bread loaves
Mini blueberry and banana bread loaves
These beautiful little loaves are miniature versions of our classic blueberry and banana bread recipe, perfect for lunchbox snacks or portion-controlled morning tea. Serve with a rich dollop of whipped blueberry ricotta cream.
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Banana olive oil loaf
Our banana bread loaf contains Greek yoghurt or gut-friendly kefir as well as olive oil and green banana flour for a healthy twist on an old favourite.
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Healthy banana bread
With this healthy banana bread recipe, you’re only a few ingredients away from the best banana bread ever!
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Best banana bread
Use up those excess brown bananas with our cafe-style banana bread. Best served fresh but possibly even better toasted and slathered with butter.
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Banana bread with nuts
The deliciously dense loaf is perfect for an afternoon treat (or morning, we won’t judge). Crunchy pecans contrast with the soft, moist texture of this banana bread making it all-round winner.
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Gluten-free banana bread
This will be your new go-to banana bread recipe and its gluten-free so everyone can enjoy it.
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Classic banana bread
We can’t start this list with anything but our classic recipe. It’s uncomplicated, sweet and has everything you’re wanting in a banana bread (plus a little more).
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Gluten-free banana bread
Over are the days when a gluten intolerance or allergy stopped you from digging into a crisp and butter slice of banana bread.
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Coconut and banana bread
The layer of golden, flaky coconut doesn’t just look amazing, it brings a whole extra layer of flavour that will have you reaching for a second slice.
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Blueberry banana bread mini loaves
Blueberry banana bread mini loaves
With a thick layer of blueberry ricotta, this is how you you can enjoy a whole loaf without feeling guilty.
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Banana bread with honey and seeds
Banana bread with honey and seeds
Crusted in toasted pepitas and sunflower seeds, this take on banana bread brings the crunch factor to a whole new level.
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Banana bread with passionfruit icing
Banana bread with passionfruit icing
What could be better than a big slice of banana bread? One covered in passionfruit icing, of course!
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Cream cheese-filled banana bread
Cream cheese-filled banana bread
If you love cream cheese frosting as much as us then you’re going to want a slice of this sweet cream cheese-FILLED bread.
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Wholemeal banana and prune bread
Wholemeal banana and prune bread
With fibre-rich wholemeal, zesty lemon and sweet prunes, this healthier take on banana bread isn’t skimping on delicious flavours by any means.
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Banana and walnut bread
With deliciously earthy walnuts, this banana bread is perfect for those that don’t have a huge sweet tooth.
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Chocolate banana bread
Yeah, we went there. With flakes of decadent dark chocolate, this banana bread brings together two of life’s greatest pleasures.
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Spicy banana fruit loaf
Looking for something a little more adventurous? With nutmeg, ginger, chocolate and a range of dried fruits, this bread is bursting with phenomenal flavours.
