18 Delicious Banana Bread Recipes

Classic Banana Bread

This is a basic recipe worth keeping in your arsenal.

Recipe: Banana bread

Banana bread with cheesecake

For added sophistication (and a unique combination of flavors and textures), add cheesecake filling to the dough before baking.

Recipe: Banana bread with cheesecake inside

Banana bread with brown butter

Brown the butter to add a wonderful depth of flavor to the bread. A glaze, also made with brown butter, is the perfect finishing touch.

Recipe: Banana bread with brown butter

Banana bread with tahini

Tahini helps maintain a moist texture and adds a nutty flavor that complements the bananas perfectly.

Recipe: Banana bread with sesame and cinnamon

Banana Strawberry Bread

Bananas and strawberries pair well in this sweet and tart unleavened bread, while the walnut topping adds a crunchy texture.

Recipe: Strawberry Banana Bread

Gluten-free banana bread

Brown rice and tapioca flour replace the wheat flour here, but the bread turns out very moist, and it’s hard to believe that it’s gluten-free.

Recipe: Gluten-free banana bread

Banana bread with peanut butter

Peanut butter replaces butter and oil in this quick bread and also serves as a glaze—one of the most delicious.

Recipe: Banana bread with peanut butter

Banana Chocolate Cake

Chocolate swirls in the dough create a marbled effect, while banana chunks provide a pleasant texture.

Recipe: Chocolate bread with banana pieces

Banana Bread with Nutella

The nuts on top of this banana bread aren't the only thing: hidden in the center is a layer of creamy chocolate-hazelnut spread.

Recipe: Banana bread with Nutella

Banana cake with chocolate and avocado

Avocado replaces the butter typically used in banana bread, making this cake moist. Chocolate pairs well with the avocado flavor and adds extra sweetness.

Recipe: Chocolate Banana Avocado Bread

Banana bread with dried fruits

Surprise! This bread is sugar-free. Bananas, raisins, and dates add natural sweetness.

Recipe: Banana bread with dried fruit sweetener

Banana lava cake with ice cream

Ice cream in a brick is the secret ingredient in this gooey cake. It's hidden inside the banana bread batter and becomes a melting filling as the dessert bakes in the oven.

Recipe: Banana cake with liquid filling (Lava cake)

Banana Bread Napoleons

Four bananas in this sophisticated dessert provide a light texture and bold flavor. A tart cream cheese and sour cream layer offsets the sweetness. The base and filling can be prepared ahead of time and assembled just before serving.

Recipe: Banana Bread Napoleon Cakes

Banana bread in a multi-oven

Banana bread is much easier to make in an air fryer, thanks to the heat circulation and smaller dough volume. This round bread could become your favorite breakfast: wheat germ adds fiber and the toasty flavor of whole grains.

Recipe: Banana bread in an air fryer

3-Ingredient Banana Bread

This beautiful and simple banana bread requires only three basic, readily available ingredients: bananas, eggs, and store-bought cake mix! The bananas make this bread sweet and moist, while the savory cake mix adds a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Slice thickly and serve for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack.

Recipe: 3-Ingredient Banana Bread

Pumpkin Banana Bread

The combination of ripe bananas and creamy pumpkin puree is a match made in heaven! This duo not only gives the bread a stunning flavor but also a perfectly moist, tender crumb. The bread is moderately sweet with a subtle hint of spice from pumpkin pie spices, and a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds ensures the crispiest crust.

Recipe: Pumpkin Banana Bread

Banana Bread Ice Cream Cake

This delicious dessert is bursting with banana flavor. Homemade banana bread with brown butter is cut into three layers, then spread with pecan ice cream, drizzled with homemade banana caramel, and generously sprinkled with toasted pecans. Serve with additional banana caramel.

Recipe: Banana Bread Ice Cream Cake

Banana bread made from a whole banana

Banana bread is especially good for breakfast. It's like having cake right in the morning! This recipe uses the whole banana, including the peel, which reduces food waste. Half the weight of a banana is the peel, so why not use it? The bread tastes just as amazing, and it has even more fiber.

Recipe: Banana bread made from a whole banana