Coffeehouse Comfort: Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread

Bring the cozy vibes of your favorite coffee shop home with this moist, flavorful Starbucks-inspired banana bread. Packed with ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and a touch of cinnamon, it’s perfect alongside your morning latte or as an afternoon treat.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (~1 1/2 cups)
• 1/4 cup milk (dairy or dairy-free)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, mix sugar and oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
4. Stir in mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in walnuts (reserve some for topping).
7. Pour batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle with remaining walnuts.
8. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.