Banana Bread Starbucks Copycat Recipe - Butter Your Biscuit (2024)

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Starbucks Copycat Banana Bread is super moist, loaded with sweet bananas, and topped with walnuts. Perfect for breakfast or dessert! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policyhere.

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Seriously, there’s nothing more delicious than a warm slice of banana bread slathered in butter. This banana bread has an amazing flavor and texture, and I know you'll agree that it's the best you've ever had! This copycat recipe is spot on like my Copycat In n Out Burger.

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Starbucks is a super popular coffee shop, pretty sure there's one or two in every neighborhood their pink drink is so refreshing and one of my favorites. Of course, what goes great with a latte? Well, banana bread of course, and their banana bread is delicious! So you can imagine how thrilled I was when I came across this recipe.

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I am such a sucker for some warm banana bread. Apparently so is my Father-in-law because he can't get enough of this banana bread. I seriously make him a loaf or two every week.

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  • The batter will be super thick and that is normal.
  • If you don't like nuts or are allergic just leave them out.
  • You can make your own buttermilk by adding 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar to 1/2 cup of whole milk and let it sit for 10 minutes, mix and then use accordingly.
  • I bake it in an 8x4 loaf pan you can use a 9x5 loaf pan but you'll need to watch the baking time.

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Some of my favorite baked recipes!

  • Chocolate Zucchini Bread
  • Lemon Zucchini Bread
  • Banana Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread
  • Sour Cream Blueberry Muffins
  • Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Muffins
  • Double Chocolate Banana Cake
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Can I freeze ripe bananas?

Absolutely! Once the bananas get those brown freckles, It's time to bake with them. If your bananas are ripe and ready but not ready to bake, just put the whole banana, in a ziplock freezer bag. Then when you're ready to use them just defrost them in the refrigerator overnight or in the microwave on defrost and you're good to go! They will be mushy once they have been frozen and that's normal.

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Recipe Faq's

Can I freeze banana bread?

Yes, Cool completely. Tightly wrap the loaf in plastic wrap. Then wrap them in aluminum foil or a large ziplock freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3-4 months—Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature.

How long will it last?

Store in an airtight container on the counter for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for 5-6 days.

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Starbucks Copycat Banana Nut Bread

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Starbucks Copycat Banana Bread is super moist, loaded with sweet bananas and topped with walnuts. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 443 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/8 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 extra ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees, spray an 8x5 loaf pan with nonstick spray and line it with parchment paper if desired.

  • In a medium bowl add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and whisk just until combined.

  • In another medium bowl add egg, sugar, and oil and whisk until combined.

  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well, the mixture will be thick and dry.

  • Add in the buttermilk, vanilla, and mashed bananas and mix until combined.

  • Pour into a loaf pan, and sprinkle walnuts over the top.

  • Bake on the center oven rack for 60-75 minutes or until the knife comes out clean.

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Notes

  • You can make your own buttermilk by adding 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice to 1/2 cup milk and let sit for 5 minutes. (The recipe only uses 2 tablespoons)
  • To freeze let the banana bread cool completely then wrap the loaf in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil or a large ziplock freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingsCalories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 241mgFiber: 3gSugar: 34g

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    So happy you enjoy it Susana 🙂

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FAQs

What kind of nuts are on Starbucks banana bread? ›

Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and when blended, add the buttermilk, vanilla, and mashed bananas; mix well. Fold 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts and pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Top the batter with remaining 1/3 cup of walnuts.

Why baking soda in banana bread? ›

Baking soda: Baking soda acts as a leavener, which means it helps the banana bread rise. Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor, but it won't make the loaf taste salty.\

Why is my banana bread gummy? ›

Using a lot of bananas adds excess moisture, and there are two ways to get rid of it. You could either add more flour or increase the baking time. Add a tablespoon of extra flour at a time into the batter and give it a good whisk until its consistency starts to look right: thick but runny enough to fall off a spoon.

Why does my banana bread crack on top? ›

First, why the crack occurs: Since quick breads and pound cake batters tend to be thick and dense, the exterior bakes first. But as the center of the cake continues to bake, releasing moisture, it rises, pushing through the top crust, and creating a crack.

What are the black strings in banana nut bread? ›

Short Answer: The alkaline environment of a batter with baking soda results in discoloration of the pulp fibers. Short Answer: The alkaline environment of a batter with baking soda results in discoloration of the pulp fibers. Because it's part of the banana.

Does Starbucks banana loaf have cinnamon? ›

Starbucks doesn't put anything in their banana bread that could mask the flavor of the banana. It has just a hint of cinnamon that compliments the banana but doesn't overpower. Their recipe has nuts. Both walnuts and pecans but not too many and in my personal opinion, not enough.

What happens if I add too much baking soda to my banana bread? ›

Too much baking soda will result in a soapy taste with a coarse, open crumb.

What is a substitute for baking powder in banana bread? ›

Substitute each teaspoon (5 grams) of baking powder in the recipe with 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram) baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) vinegar. Summary: Each teaspoon (5 grams) of baking powder can be replaced with a 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram) baking soda and a 1/2 teaspoon vinegar.

Why did my banana bread turn green? ›

*The chlorophyll in sunflower seeds may react with baking soda, causing the center of the bread to turn a green color when cool. This is completely harmless! To help keep bread from turning green, you can reduce baking soda by half, or a splash of lemon juice in the batter may also help.

Why does my banana bread taste weird? ›

Using too much butter makes for a heavier cake with less banana flavor. Using double the amount of butter that the recipe called for left me with a loaf that was dry on the outside and moist on the inside.

What happens when you put too much banana in banana bread? ›

Using too much banana could make your bread heavy and damp in the center, causing it to appear undercooked and unappealing. If you have bananas leftover, you can always freeze them for later use.

What happens if you put too much flour in banana bread? ›

If you use too much flour, you'll end up with really dry banana bread, and If you don't use enough flour, your banana bread will be way too wet. The secret lies in how you measure the flour. The scoop out of the bag method could be packing way too much flour.

Why is there a hole in the middle of my banana bread? ›

Overmixing is a common problem with quick breads and is certain to happen with an electric mixer. Use only 15 to 20 light hand strokes with a spoon when mixing the combined liquid and combined dry ingredients together.

Can I bake two loaves of banana bread at the same time? ›

You can double a standard banana bread recipe, as long as you bake the batter in two same-size loaf pans, or one after the other.

What nuts are in Starbucks nut blend? ›

Made from a blend of light rice, sweet hazelnuts with subtle chocolatey notes, and buttery cashews, it's got a delicate flavour and deliciously silky texture. Specially crafted to pair with our espresso, it took 15 months to develop to perfect the rich, creamy flavour and ensure it steams expertly to a velvety foam.

Is Starbucks nut allergy safe? ›

Note: Starbucks states that it cannot guarantee that any of its products are free from allergens, including dairy, eggs, soy, tree nuts, wheat and others. There is always the possibility of cross-contamination behind the counter.

What is banana nut bread made of? ›

This is everything you need to make the best banana bread: flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, vanilla extract, softened butter, eggs and of course very ripe bananas. Adding walnuts and raisins is optional but adds great taste and texture, turning it into a banana nut bread.

Does the Starbucks pumpkin loaf have nuts? ›

Does Starbucks Pumpkin Bread Have Nuts? In stores, the pumpkin bread at Starbucks does not have nuts. However when you make it at home, you can absolutely add them if you like! One cup of chopped walnuts or pecans would be a great addition to this recipe.

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