Starbucks Copycat Banana Bread.”

This Starbucks Copycat Banana Bread is moist, buttery, and packed with rich banana flavor—just like the one you grab with your morning coffee. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s an easy, cozy bake that tastes even better fresh from your own kitchen.

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This homemade version tastes just like the Starbucks favorite—soft, sweet, and loaded with banana flavor in every bite. The best part? You can enjoy that same bakery-style slice warm from the oven, without ever leaving home. This copycat recipe is spot on like my Copycat In n Out Burger.

Why My Recipe

You should try this recipe because it delivers that same irresistible Starbucks flavor for a fraction of the cost—and you can enjoy it anytime. It’s simple to make, uses everyday ingredients, and turns out perfectly moist and tender every single time.

If you love their drinks you have to try this pink drink. It’s so refreshing and one of my favorites!

• All Purpose Flour: Using all-purpose flour keeps it soft and moist without being too dense—perfect for that Starbucks-style texture.
• Cinnamon: Adds warmth and enhances the banana flavor.
• Salt and Baking Soda: Balances the sweetness and gives the bread lift.
• Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the bread and helps create a soft, golden crust.
• Oil: Keeps the banana bread incredibly moist for days
• Buttermilk: Adds a subtle tang and extra moisture. 
• Vanilla: A little vanilla brings depth and rounds out the flavors. 
• Egg: Acts as a binder and adds structure.

• Step 1: In a medium bowl, add the dry ingredients and whisk together.
• Step 2: In another bowl, add the sugar, oil and egg.

• Step 3: Mix together, the batter will be dry.
• Step 4: In a small bowl, mash the banana with a fork.
• Step 5: Add the mashed bananas, vanilla and buttermilk to the batter and mix.
• Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake.

Can I use Frozen Bananas?

Absolutely! Just defrost them in the refrigerator overnight or in the microwave on defrost, and you’re good to go! They will be mushy once they have been frozen, and that’s normal. Try and remove any extra liquid they get from the freezing process.

Recipe Tips

• For the best flavor, use overripe bananas—the darker and spottier, the better.
• Banana bread often tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld and the texture softens.
• You can make your own buttermilk by adding 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar to 1/2 cup of whole milk and let it sit for 10 minutes, mix and then use accordingly.
• If the top is browning too quickly, tent it loosely with foil to prevent getting darker.