Starbucks banana bread recipe

Here’s a simple recipe inspired by Starbucks’ famous banana bread:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with a teaspoon of vinegar)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add Eggs, Buttermilk, & Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the buttermilk and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
5. Add Bananas: Stir in the mashed bananas until fully incorporated.
6. Combine Dry & Wet Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Fold in Walnuts: If using walnuts, gently fold them into the batter.
8. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool & Serve: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

This recipe yields a moist, flavorful banana bread similar to Starbucks’ version, perfect for breakfast or as a snack with your favorite coffee.