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This image shows a freshly baked brown banana bread loaf with a moist interior, placed on a white marble slab. One slice is cut with a knife resting on the side, and a small white bowl filled with walnuts sits nearby.

Banana Bread Recipe No Butter

This banana bread is moist, tender, and packed with natural sweetness—without any butter. Made with oil, eggs, milk, and ripe bananas, it bakes into a perfectly soft loaf with a hint of vanilla. Optional walnuts add a delicious crunch, making this a simple yet irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 285.8 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or hand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Loaf pan
  • Oven
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup walnuts (optional)
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1¾ cup flour
  • 1½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine oil, eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla, and mashed bananas until well blended.
    This image shows a hand whisking mashed bananas, eggs, and other wet ingredients together in a clear glass mixing bowl, creating a smooth and well-blended mixture for banana bread.
  • Add baking soda and flour, then mix for 2–3 minutes until fully incorporated.
    This image shows dry ingredients, including flour, baking soda, and warm spices, being sifted into the wet banana mixture, ensuring a light and even texture in the banana bread batter.
  • If using walnuts, gently fold them in.
    This image shows a spatula gently folding chopped walnuts into the banana bread batter, adding texture and nutty flavor to the loaf. This step is optional for those who love a crunchy bite.
  • Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake in a preheated 325°F oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
    This image shows a stream of smooth banana bread batter being poured into a greased loaf pan, ensuring even distribution for a perfectly baked bread.
  • Until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean keep it in the oven.
    This image shows a loaf of banana bread baking in the oven, slowly turning golden brown as it rises, filling the kitchen with a warm, sweet aroma.
  • Serve and enjoy.
    This image shows a loaf of banana bread freshly sliced on a wooden cutting board, revealing its moist texture. A butter knife rests nearby, ready for serving.

Notes

  • Overripe bananas with brown spots add natural sweetness and moisture to the bread.
  • A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg can enhance the banana flavor beautifully.
  • For a healthier twist, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.