Comments on: banana bread https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/banana-bread/ Perfected baking recipes, with a focus on cookies and morning baking. Sat, 30 May 2026 22:48:36 +0000 hourly 1 By: Colette https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/banana-bread/comment-page-1/#comment-1908632 Sat, 30 May 2026 22:48:36 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/2011/11/banana-bread/#comment-1908632 5 stars
In reply to Sarah Kieffer.

Not just like, Everyone loves your recipe. I frequently get requests to make. You knocked it out of the park, a Hone Run. Thank you. .

]]> By: Sarah Kieffer https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/banana-bread/comment-page-1/#comment-1905092 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:23:06 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/2011/11/banana-bread/#comment-1905092 In reply to Colette.

Oh, I’m glad you like it!

]]> By: Colette https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/banana-bread/comment-page-1/#comment-1904756 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:33:43 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/2011/11/banana-bread/#comment-1904756 5 stars
Hey, Sarah: Your banana bread recipes is the best one I’ve ever tasted. This past weekend, I made 2 recipes of 14 5×3 mini-loaves, and it is phenomenal. I make lots at a time, and freeze to give away for birthdays, friends, and family. My best friend used to love Tyler Florence’s recipe but now she unequivocally loves yours. I had tried all the celebrity chefs’, including Zoe’s, recipes and yours is by-far second to none. Thank you so very much. Sat Nam

]]> By: Ev https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/banana-bread/comment-page-1/#comment-1897881 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:12:03 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/2011/11/banana-bread/#comment-1897881 5 stars
What a great recipe. Great flavour and texture. Sarah, your recipes have never disappointed me.

]]> By: Linda https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/banana-bread/comment-page-1/#comment-1896462 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:31:06 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/2011/11/banana-bread/#comment-1896462 Hi Sarah, I really like the idea of boiling the banana juice down for more flavor, can’t wait to try it. Also, what do you think about adding 1/4 C of Bailys Irish cream instead of the banana juice to a separate loaf? Thanks for any ideas you might have in that.

]]> By: Saarah Aliya https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/banana-bread/comment-page-1/#comment-1882934 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:36:56 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/2011/11/banana-bread/#comment-1882934 5 stars
its deliciously structured but moist, i didn’t peel the bananas but i did freeze them and cooked down the juice but i added the vanilla to the juice like the burbon because i didn’t have burbon because the banana juice smells awful… i also added cinnamon sugar, nutmeg and mace! don’t worry about how black they are even tho the smell like a garbage can, get them black thats the point… turn trash into treasure, i wish i could take a pic because they came out fluffy and warm (because the spices i added) and golden brown… perfect with eggs and coffee or orange juice in the morning!

]]> By: JD https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/banana-bread/comment-page-1/#comment-1865692 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:10:55 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/2011/11/banana-bread/#comment-1865692 Darn, I had high hopes for this banana bread. The tip about cooking the banana juice down really intrigued me, and the batter smelled amazing. I followed the recipe to a T using a scale and it overflowed all over my oven. The loaf isn’t domed like yours but flat and burnt around the edges. Haven’t tasted it yet as it is still cooling. Maybe it needs a bigger loaf pan than the 8×4?

]]> By: Sarah Kieffer https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/banana-bread/comment-page-1/#comment-1862829 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 14:37:14 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/2011/11/banana-bread/#comment-1862829 In reply to Joanna Tsay.

So glad you enjoyed it!

]]> By: Joanna Tsay https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/banana-bread/comment-page-1/#comment-1862799 Sat, 25 Jan 2025 20:14:37 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/2011/11/banana-bread/#comment-1862799 5 stars
Wow. So. My go-to for a long time was a banana bread recipe from the Greens Restaurant cookbook, and Sarah’s recipe happened to drop in my email recently and I couldn’t believe I hadn’t made it yet! It’s similar to the Greens one except for the addition of sour cream, double salt, lots of vanilla, and pecans. I decided to make it at my friend’s house last night and we were all very impressed. I think I have a new favorite! Thank you for your fabulous recipes!

]]> By: Susan Oher https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/banana-bread/comment-page-1/#comment-1862722 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 01:21:44 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/2011/11/banana-bread/#comment-1862722 Any tips on making this GF?

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