Starbucks Banana Walnut Bread

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.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 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.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 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.

Step 7

Gently fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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

Serving size	(1420.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4247.6

Total Fat 192.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 643.8mg	0%
Sodium 2760.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 600.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.3g	0%
Total Sugars 358.3g
Protein 66.1g	0%

Vitamin D 143.4IU	0%
Calcium 461.4mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 2683.4mg	0%

*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: 39.3%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 54.6%