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Starbucks Copycat Banana Bread: Soft, Sweet, and Irresistible

Enjoy the deliciously moist Starbucks Copycat Banana Bread featuring ripe bananas and crunchy walnuts, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Opt for overripe with brown spots
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ⅓ cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute coconut oil or butter
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Precise measuring is key
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • a pinch Allspice
For the Toppings
  • ¾ cup Chopped Walnuts Can substitute with pecans or omit for nut-free
  • 1 cup Banana Chips For crunchy topping

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan with grease and parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  3. Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and allspice into the wet mixture and fold together gently.
  4. Mash the ripe bananas and fold into the batter along with chopped walnuts.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top, and sprinkle remaining walnuts and banana chips on top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 55–65 minutes, checking for doneness at 55 minutes with a toothpick.
  7. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, use overripe bananas for moisture and flavor. Avoid overmixing for a tender loaf.

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