Starbucks Banana Bread Recipe – Moist Copycat Banana Walnut Loaf

This Starbucks banana bread recipe is a moist, bakery-style copycat of the famous banana walnut loaf from Starbucks. It’s soft, slightly dense, packed with ripe banana flavor, and loaded with crunchy walnuts, just like the original.

If you love the ultra-moist texture and balanced sweetness of Starbucks banana bread, this homemade version recreates it perfectly, without the line or the price tag.

While you’re here, check out more Starbucks copycat recipes like my Starbucks white chocolate mocha latte, Starbucks pumpkin muffin recipe, Starbucks banana muffin recipe, Starbucks sweet cream cold brew, and Starbucks salted caramel cold brew.

Is This the Real Starbucks Banana Bread Recipe?

Starbucks does not publish their exact banana bread recipe, but this copycat version closely recreates the flavor, texture, and moisture of their famous banana walnut loaf. Many readers say it tastes even better than the original.

What Does This Starbucks loaf Taste Like?

Starbucks banana bread is ultra-moist, slightly dense, and rich in banana flavor. Warm hints of cinnamon add depth, while crunchy walnuts give it texture. It’s perfectly sweet — not overpowering, which makes it ideal with coffee.

Starbucks Banana Bread Ingredients vs. This Copycat

Starbucks banana walnut bread typically includes flour, sugar, oil, eggs, walnuts, and spices.

This homemade Starbucks banana bread recipe uses similar pantry staples but allows you to control the sweetness and customize mix-ins.

Ingredients for this Starbucks banana walnut bread

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this quick bread. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.

• All-purpose flour- Provides structure. For a healthier option, use half whole wheat flour. ( just add an extra 2 tablespoons of sour cream!
• Baking soda- This is the leavening agent that will help out quick bread to rise.
• Salt- The salt will help balance out the sweetness of this bread.
• Egg- Make sure to use eggs at room temperature for this recipe.
• Granulated sugar or white sugar
• Vegetable oil- You can also use canola oil, or olive oil but be aware that the olive oil will change up the flavors a little.
• Sour cream- This will add extra moisture to our banana bread.
• overripe bananas- Sweet bananas that are extra ripe are perfect to make tender banana bread with extra sweetness to it. Plus this is a delicious way to use up those extra ripe bananas that have been staring you down from the counter for the past week and a half.
• Cinnamon- The hint of cinnamon will deepen the flavor level in this banana bread like no other!
• Vanilla extract
• Crunchy walnuts & pecans–  Use your favorite nuts, or omit for a nut-free version.

How to make the starbucks banana nut bread recipe

This is how you can make the most perfect banana bread. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!

1. Preheat the oven and line your pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and whisk to combine.
3. In a large bowl whisk in the eggs and vegetable oil until combined.

4. Pour the dry ingredients over the wet ingredients and mix. The batter will be dry but don’t worry.
5. Add in the mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract mixture and mix to combine. Fold the nuts into the batter.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan then top with the pecans.
7. Bake in the oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Slice your cooled down into thick slices and enjoy this Starbucks recipe at home!

Looking for this recipe in Spanish, Italian, or German? Let me know in the comments!

Storage & Freezing

• Freezer: Wrap slices or the whole loaf tightly in plastic wrap or saran wrap and freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer bag or airtight container. Thaw overnight in the fridge or on the counter.
• Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• Refrigerator: Keeps fresh for up to 7 days.

Delicious Ways to Enjoy Banana Bread

• Warm with a pat of butter. I love air frying mine so it’s a little toasty or even placing it in a toaster oven!
• Toasted and topped with cream cheese or peanut butter.
• As a dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a caramel drizzle.
• Crumbled into yogurt or smoothie bowls for added texture.

Frequently asked questions – FAQ