banana bread
noun
plural banana breads
: a quick bread made with mashed ripe bananas mixed into the batter
Banana bread is the unsung hero of cutting back on kitchen waste. What other decadent treat could you make that uses up all your nearly-expired breakfast fruit?—
Kaitlyn McInnis
Kaitlyn McInnisA lot of us are moving from one "comfort food" meal to the next (think of all the lasagnas and banana breads on Instagram).—Michael J. Breus
Michael J. BreusExamples of banana bread in a Sentence
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An inspired taste straight from the South, this flavor features pineapple, banana, coconut, and carrot ice cream, made complete with cream cheese icing swirls, banana bread, and praline pecan pieces, of course.
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Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
The cocktail menu is short and sweet with playful renditions of classic drinks, like mezcal and banana bread old-fashioneds and a pisco sour garnished with Luxardo cherries.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Made with a mix of hazy, golden Bavarian-style hefeweizen and tangy, sweet-and-sour grapefruit soda, this beer features aromas of citrus zest and banana bread, and is a great option to sip poolside or during a camping trip.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Replacing butter and oil with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese in desserts like cheesecake, pudding, or banana bread.
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Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2026
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Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
The cocktail menu is short and sweet with playful renditions of classic drinks, like mezcal and banana bread old-fashioneds and a pisco sour garnished with Luxardo cherries.
—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Made with a mix of hazy, golden Bavarian-style hefeweizen and tangy, sweet-and-sour grapefruit soda, this beer features aromas of citrus zest and banana bread, and is a great option to sip poolside or during a camping trip.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Replacing butter and oil with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese in desserts like cheesecake, pudding, or banana bread.
—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for banana bread
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“Banana bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banana%20bread. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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