Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread
This banana nut bread tastes just like Starbucks banana bread. It is moist and tender and has just the right amount of walnuts, pecans, bananas, and sugar to replicate the Starbucks banana bread recipe.
Servings: 12 servings (Makes 1 loaf)
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups flour (all-purpose) (240 grams)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1-⅔ cups mashed ripe banana (378 grams) (about 3 to 4 bananas)
- 1-¼ cups granulated sugar (250 grams)
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil (130 grams)
- 2 large eggs (100 grams)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Nuts
- ¼ cup toasted chopped walnuts (30 grams)
- ¼ cup toasted chopped pecans (30 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° and grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan (see notes).
- In a large bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together (flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt).
- In a medium bowl mash the bananas very well. Add the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined. Use a large spatula to fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until they are just combined.
- Combine the walnuts and pecans then fold two thirds of the chopped nuts into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with the remaining chopped nuts.
- Bake for 55 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then remove it from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
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Notes
- This recipe fits a standard 9 x 5-inch bread loaf pan. However, if using a pan with sloped sides (designed to nest inside another for storage), you will have excess batter. There should be at least a 1/2-inch clearance from the batter to the rim to prevent overflow. Remove any excess batter if needed, and use it for muffins.
- Toast the walnuts and pecans before adding them to the batter. Toasted nuts will have more flavor and texture.
- To toast the nuts spread them out on a rimmed baking sheet and place them in a pre-heated oven at 350°F. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until they are fragrant. Let them cool before chopping them and adding them to the batter.
- Bananas vary in size so it is best if you measure or weigh the mashed bananas to get the right amount.
- You can also make two smaller loaves in 8 x 4 inch loaf pans and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. The batter will only fill half way up these smaller loaf pans.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 248mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g
