Every Kiwi hone has had a few bananas lurking in the fruit bowl, so we’ve rounded up our best banana bread recipes to put them to use! From the no-frills classic, to adding choc chips, to vegan and gluten-friendly versions, we’ve got something for everyone!
Looking for other ways to use up those bananas? See our best banana recipes for inspo!
Lunchbox banana bread
This delightfully dense banana bread is a lunchbox favourite for a reason. It’s easy to make, tastes delicious and is perfect for a lunchbox treat.
Chocolate banana bread
The combination of chocolate chips to this fluffy banana bread creates a beautiful morning tea treat the whole family will love. Serve with lashings of whipped nut butter.
Vegan-friendly banana bread with walnuts
Nici Wickes’ banana bread recipe is moist, sweet, slightly sticky and keeps well. It’s also dairy and egg-free, so it’s vegan-friendly. Try serving with orange butter and honey if you don’t have dietary requirements
Banana bread with honeycomb butter
We love the honeycomb butter in this dish!
Gluten-free coconut banana bread
If you want to make someone’s day, bake them this coconut banana bread recipe! It’s so simple to make and yummy on its own or wonderful with toppings such as coconut yoghurt, honey or smashed banana
Banana bread with honey butter & blueberries
I make all sorts of banana loaves and cakes but this one is especially terrific. Somehow it is both robust and super-soft and fluffy. It also slices easily and stays fresh for days – not that it’ll last that long!
Banana and raspberry bread
Add juicy sweet raspberries to this banana bread recipe for a twist on this breakfast classic. This moist and sweet banana bread gets an extra zing from the added raspberries.
Banana walnut bread
You will need about 5 medium over-ripe bananas to make a cup of mashed banana. Note
Wholemeal banana and prune bread
If you want to make the bread a little lighter in colour and texture, use half white self-raising flour with the wholemeal self-raising flour. Note
Gluten-free banana bread
You will need 3 large overripe bananas (690g) for this recipe. This banana bread is good sliced and toasted. This recipe is gluten-free, wheat-free, yeast-free, dairy-free and egg-free. Note
Pecan banana loaf
You can replace pecans with walnuts, macadarnias or coconut. You’ll need 4 overripe bananas. Make ahead Make this cake up to 3 days ahead. Note
Banana and raspberry loaf
This loaf can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days. You can wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and seal in an airtight container before freezing for up to one month. Thaw slices at room temperature, straight from the freezer. Note
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