Starbucks Banana Walnut Bread

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Bring the comforting flavors of your favorite coffee shop straight to your kitchen with this Starbucks Banana Walnut Bread recipe. Perfectly moist and brimming with rich, nutty goodness, this homemade version of the iconic treat combines ripe bananas, creamy buttermilk, and aromatic cinnamon for a heavenly base that's studded with chopped walnuts for a satisfying crunch. Easy to make with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and pure vanilla extract, this loaf gets an irresistible golden finish with the option of extra walnuts sprinkled on top. Ideal for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, this bakery-style banana bread pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee and stays soft for days—if it lasts that long! Experience true café charm in every slice with this Starbucks-inspired banana walnut bread recipe.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Light brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 whole Large eggs
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 3 whole Ripe bananas, mashed
• 0.75 cup Chopped walnuts
• 0.25 cup Additional chopped walnuts (optional, for topping)

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter. Beat with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Add the eggs, one at a time, to the sugar-butter mixture. Beat well after each addition.

5. Mix in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas until the mixture is smooth.

6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense bread.

7. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.

8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing out the surface. If desired, sprinkle additional chopped walnuts on top for an extra crunch.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.

10. Remove the banana walnut bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (170.6g)

Calories		534
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		23.9 g	31%
	Saturated Fat	9.0 g	45%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		80 mg	27%
Sodium		318 mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate		74.4 g	27%
	Dietary Fiber	3.2 g	12%
	Total Sugars	44.0 g
Protein		8.4 g	17%
Vitamin D		0.6 mcg	3%
Calcium		56 mg	4%
Iron		2.0 mg	11%
Potassium		306 mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1724 cal (39.5%%)

Protein: 266 cal (6.1%%)

Carbs: 2379 cal (54.4%%)