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If you have a bunch of overripe bananas on your counter and plan to bake a batch of banana bread, go for it - even if you don’t have any baking soda on hand. Keep reading for a list of easy swaps to use when making Banana Bread without Baking Soda.
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Best Sweet Banana Bread Recipe

Don’t let those ripe bananas go to waste. Turn them into the best banana bread ever. Out of baking soda? No problem. We have a solution for that!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon optional for additional flavor
  • 3 large bananas very ripe
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup oil or melted unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and ground cinnamon if using). Whisk together until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, peel and mash the bananas. Then add the eggs, oil, or melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and use a rubber spatula or a large spoon to combine. This should not take very long, about 20 seconds. Do not overmix the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, until a tester comes out with moist crumbs.
  • Remove the loaf from the pan and transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • To store: allow the loaf to cool completely and wrap in foil or plastic wrap. Place in an airtight container for up to 4 days on the counter or in the refrigerator.