Starbucks Banana Nut Bread

Starbucks copycat bread sliced on a wooden cutting board.

5 from 7 votes

Whenever you have a craving for Starbucks Banana Nut Bread, make it at home with this easy copycat recipe! Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert, this banana bread is packed with flavor and is incredibly moist and tender.

Prep Time10

Cook Time55

Total Time1 5

Course: All Recipes, Bread, Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 344kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Equipment

9x5x3-inch loaf pan

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons vanilla yogurt or plain yogurt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 medium very ripe bananas mashed
½ cup walnuts, chopped divided
½ cup pecans, chopped divided

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Grease a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and dust with flour.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and the egg. Mix until well blended.
Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light and fluffy.
Add Bananas: Fold in mashed overripe bananas, yogurt, and vanilla extract.
Add Nuts: Gently fold in ⅓ cup of chopped walnuts and ⅓ cup of chopped pecans into the batter.
Transfer Batter: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining nuts on top.
Bake: Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
Cool and Slice: Let the bread cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before removing it. Once cooled, slice and serve.

Notes

Use Extra-Ripe Bananas: For the best flavor, use heavily speckled or completely brown bananas.
Measure Flour Correctly: Spoon flour into your measuring cup and level it off with a knife to avoid dense bread. Do not scoop directly from the bag as it compacts the flour.
Nut Variations: Feel free to experiment with different nuts like almonds or macadamia nuts. For a nut-free version, substitute with chocolate chips or raisins.
Check for Doneness: Start checking your bread at the 50-minute mark. Insert a toothpick into the center; the bread is done if it comes out clean. If it browns too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil.
Cooling Time: Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack. This helps it firm up and makes slicing easier.
Freezing Slices: For quick, single servings, slice the cooled bread and wrap individual pieces in plastic wrap before freezing. Thaw slices as needed for a convenient treat.

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