Gordon Ramsay Banana Bread Recipe

This moist and fluffy gordon ramsay banana bread recipe is made with overripe bananas, brown sugar, and melted butter, ready in 65 minutes. Slicing into the warm baked loaf reveals a tender crumb and releases a sweet, caramelized aroma. I always make sure my bananas are completely black before baking for maximum natural sweetness.

Why This Classic Works

I used to struggle with dry banana bread until I started using melted butter instead of softened butter. The melted fat coats the flour proteins differently, keeping the crumb incredibly tender. I also learned that mashing the bananas roughly leaves tiny pockets of fruit that melt during baking.

Another lesson was trusting the brown sugar for deep flavor. It adds moisture and a molasses note that white sugar simply cannot provide. Keeping the mixing to an absolute minimum is my personal rule for avoiding a dense, heavy loaf.

Gordon Ramsay Banana Bread Recipe Ingredients

• 3 large overripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

How To Make Gordon Ramsay Banana Bread Recipe

1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the overripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas until fully combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Fold in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt using a spatula until just mixed.
5. Bake the Loaf: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Tips

• Use black bananas: The darker the skin, the sweeter and more aromatic your bread will be.
• Do not overmix: Stirring the batter just until the flour disappears prevents a tough, dense loaf.
• Check early: Ovens vary, so test the center with a toothpick at the 40-minute mark to avoid overbaking.

What To Serve With Banana Bread

Serve thick slices warm with a generous smear of salted butter or plain cream cheese. It also pairs perfectly with a strong cup of black coffee or an espresso in the morning.

How To Store

Keep the cooled banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. To freeze, wrap the whole loaf or individual slices tightly in plastic wrap and foil for up to three months.

FAQs

Can I use white sugar instead of brown?
Yes, but brown sugar adds moisture and a slight caramel flavor that improves the texture.

Why did my banana bread sink in the middle?
This usually happens if the batter is underbaked or if the oven door was opened too early during baking.

Can I bake this as muffins?
Absolutely, just divide the batter into a lined muffin tin and reduce the baking time to 20-25 minutes.

Should I chill the batter before baking?
No, banana bread batter should be baked immediately so the baking soda activates properly in the oven.

Nutrition

• Calories: 240 kcal
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Cholesterol: 55 mg
• Sodium: 210 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 34 g
• Protein: 4 g

Try More Recipes:

• Gordon Ramsay Raspberry Souffle Recipe
• Gordon Ramsay Peach Cobbler Recipe
• Gordon Ramsay Rhubarb Crumble Recipe

gordon ramsay banana bread recipe

Recipe by Sophie Lane

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

50

minutes

Total time

1

hour 

5

minutes

This gordon ramsay banana bread recipe brings moist, fluffy textures packed with sweet overripe bananas and rich brown sugar, ready in 65 minutes. It is a fantastic weekend bake or quick morning breakfast companion that always satisfies sweet cravings.

Ingredients

• 3 large overripe bananas, mashed

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

• 1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
• 2. Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the overripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
• 3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas until fully combined.
• 4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Fold in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt using a spatula until just mixed.
• 5. Bake the Loaf: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• 6. Cool and Serve: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.