Honey Vanilla Banana Bread

Banana bread is already a classic, but when you add golden honey and fragrant vanilla, it becomes next-level delicious! This Honey Vanilla Banana Bread is soft, naturally sweet, and has the perfect hint of vanilla. It’s simple, wholesome, and made with real ingredients—no refined sugar, just pure honey for sweetness. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert!

Let’s get baking.

What You’ll Need

For the Banana Bread Batter:

3 ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup honey
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon (optional, but adds warmth!)

For the Topping (Optional but delicious!):

A drizzle of honey
A sprinkle of cinnamon

a small plate of mashed bananas, a small plate of honey, a small plate of melted butter, a small plate of eggs, a small plate of vanilla extract, a small plate of all-purpose flour, a small plate of baking soda, a small plate of salt, a small plate of cinnamon, and a small plate of extra honey for drizzling

Pro Tips

Use extra-ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor and softest texture.
Don’t overmix the batter—stir until just combined for a light, fluffy loaf.
Want more vanilla flavor? Use real vanilla bean paste instead of extract.
For a dairy-free version, swap butter for coconut oil.
Let it cool completely before slicing to keep it from crumbling.

Tools You’ll Need

Mixing bowls
Whisk
Spatula
9×5-inch loaf pan
Toothpick (for testing doneness)

Instructions

Step 1: Mash the Bananas

In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

a mixing bowl filled with ripe, mashed bananas, their soft texture slightly chunky

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

Stir in the honey, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

a mixing bowl with mashed bananas, golden honey, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract being whisked together until smooth

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

a mixing bowl with all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon being whisked together, creating a light, fluffy mixture

Step 4: Mix Wet & Dry Ingredients

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

a spatula folding the dry flour mixture into the wet banana mixture, creating a thick, slightly lumpy batter

Step 5: Transfer Batter to Loaf Pan

Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan, smoothing the top.

a 9x5-inch loaf pan filled with thick banana bread batter, its surface smoothed out with a spatula

Step 6: Bake the Banana Bread

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

a golden-brown loaf of banana bread baking inside a modern stainless steel double oven, the top slightly cracked

Step 7: Cool & Add Toppings

Let the bread cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle with honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon before slicing.

a freshly baked loaf of Honey Vanilla Banana Bread, with a golden crust and a drizzle of honey glistening on top

Leftovers & Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days.
Freeze slices for up to 2 months!

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Honey Vanilla Banana Bread is ready! Soft, naturally sweet, and full of warm vanilla flavor, this is the ultimate homemade treat. Try it out, take a pic, and let me know how it turned out. Enjoy! 🍯🍌✨