The only Banana Bread Recipe You Need!

Welcome to Gather at Our Table! 🥘 Here, we make homemade food that brings people together. Every recipe is made from scratch using simple, real ingredients — the kind you already have at home. These are approachable dishes the whole family can enjoy, whether it’s a busy weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend bake. The Best Banana Bread (From Scratch) This is my go-to banana bread recipe. It's simple, reliable, and made with good ingredients. On a rainy day, this is exactly what I want in the oven. In this video, I walk through a classic banana bread made from scratch, focusing on small steps that make a big impact. We talk about why I use a kitchen scale instead of measuring cups, why ingredient quality matters, and how choices like buttering the pan with real butter affect flavor and texture all the way to the edges. This banana bread is moist, balanced, and not overly sweet, with chocolate chips folded in at the end. It’s the kind of recipe you can make again and again and trust every time. If you enjoy slower, intentional cooking and learning the “why” behind simple techniques, this one’s for you. Here's the recipe: Ingredients 2 cups (10 oz / 315 g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp kosher salt 3 very ripe bananas, coarsely mashed 1/2 cup (4 oz / 125 g) sour cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 8 Tbsp (1 stick / 4 oz / 125 g) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup (7 oz / 220 g) firmly packed light brown sugar 2 eggs 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips or 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts (optional) Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan. In a bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In another bowl, combine mashed bananas and sour cream. Cream butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and mix until combined. Add banana, sour cream, and vanilla and mix until incorporated. Add dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Batter should remain slightly lumpy. Fold in chocolate chips, if using. Pour batter into prepared pan (no more than two-thirds full). Bake 55–60 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Serves 8. These are my top 5 kitchen tools that I use every week. Each one earns its place in my home kitchen, and I’ve linked them below so you can easily shop what I actually use. Disclosure: These are Amazon affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools I actually use in my own kitchen. Thanks for supporting Gather at Our Table! Wusthof Chef Knife & Steel https://amzn.to/4r5fmU6 https://amzn.to/4aBeZeh Lodge Cast Iron Pan https://amzn.to/4ktRqYe Oxo Wood Spoons https://amzn.to/3ZX5yj4 Boos Block Cutting Board https://amzn.to/3MnbQ8x ✨ What you’ll get in every video: • Simple, step-by-step recipes made from scratch • Comfort food with a modern twist • Family-friendly meals everyone will love • Tips for cooking with confidence at home 📅 New videos every week! 🔥 Join our community: Subscribe here → https://www.youtube.com/@Gatheratourtable Follow on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/gatheratourtable Follow on TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@gatheratourtable 💬 We’d love to hear from you! Comment below and tell us what you’re making this week — and don’t forget to tag @gatheratourtable if you recreate one of our recipes! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:04 Mixing Dry Ingredients 00:32 Creaming method 00:51 Prepping bananas 01:22 Wet Ingredient mixing 01:40 Adding dry to wet 01:52 Preheat oven 02:00 Folding in chocolate 02:16 Buttering your pan 02:39 How to bake 03:26 Tenting your bread 03:19 Subscribe for more! #homemaderecipes #fromscratch #familymeals #easyrecipes #gatheratthetable #comfortfood #homecooking #realfood #familyfriendly #cookingathome #simpleingredients #bananabreadrecipe