EASY & QUICK BREAD RECIPES 🍞✨
Soft, moist, bakery-style quick breads you can make without yeast!
Quick breads became popular in the 1800s after the invention of chemical leaveners like baking soda and baking powder. Unlike traditional yeast breads, they don’t require rising time — making them perfect for busy home bakers. From classic banana bread to indulgent candy-filled loaves, these recipes are simple, comforting, and absolutely delicious.
If you love baking comforting sweets (like your favorite chocolate-packed treats 🍫), these will fit perfectly into your kitchen routine!
🍫 CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD
Introduction
This classic banana bread is rich, buttery, and packed with melty chocolate chips. It’s the perfect way to use overripe bananas and makes an irresistible breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1⅓ tbsp milk
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ bag chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Step 2: Creaming Method
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in milk and mashed bananas.
Step 3: Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking soda. Gradually fold into wet mixture.
Step 4: Add Chocolate
Fold in chocolate chips.
Step 5: Bake
Pour into pan and bake 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Formation
The bananas provide moisture and natural sweetness, while butter creates a rich crumb. Chocolate chips melt into pockets of sweetness throughout the loaf.
Conclusion
Moist, tender, and chocolatey — this is a timeless favorite.
Lovers
Perfect for chocolate lovers, kids, brunch guests, and cozy evenings.
🍰 CREAM CHEESE BANANA BREAD
Introduction
This loaf combines soft banana bread with a creamy cheesecake swirl for a rich and tangy twist.
Ingredients
Banana Batter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp salted butter, softened
- 1½ ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 large egg
- 2½ tsp whole milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
Cream Cheese Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease loaf pan.
Step 2: Banana Batter
Cream butter and sugar. Add banana, egg, and milk. Mix well. Fold in flour and baking soda.
Step 3: Cheesecake Filling
Beat cream cheese, egg, sugar, and flour until smooth.
Step 4: Layering
Pour half banana batter into pan. Add cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining batter. Swirl gently.
Step 5: Bake
Bake 50–60 minutes until set.
Formation
The swirl creates beautiful layers, combining tangy cheesecake with sweet banana flavor.
Conclusion
Creamy, soft, and slightly tangy — this bread feels bakery-special.
Lovers
Ideal for cheesecake lovers and those who enjoy rich desserts.
🥜 REESE’S PEANUT BUTTER BANANA BREAD
Inspired by the famous candy from , this bread is loaded with mini peanut butter cups for a sweet and salty treat.
Introduction
If you love peanut butter and chocolate together, this loaf is pure comfort.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 28 mini Reese’s cups (unwrapped & halved)
Instructions
Step 1: Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease loaf pan.
Step 2: Cream
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, bananas, milk, and vanilla.
Step 3: Combine Dry
Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix into wet ingredients.
Step 4: Add Candy
Fold in chopped mini Reese’s cups.
Step 5: Bake
Bake 55–65 minutes until golden and set.
Formation
As it bakes, the peanut butter cups melt slightly, forming rich, gooey pockets.
Conclusion
Sweet, salty, chocolatey perfection.
Lovers
Perfect for peanut butter fans and anyone who loves indulgent desserts.
🍥 CINNAMON ROLL BREAD
Introduction
This bread tastes like a cinnamon roll but is much easier to make — no yeast required!
Ingredients
Bread Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease loaf pan.
Step 2: Mix Wet
Whisk milk, oil, sour cream, egg, sugar, and vanilla.
Step 3: Add Dry
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine with wet mixture.
Step 4: Swirl
Pour half batter into pan. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar. Add remaining batter and swirl with knife.
Step 5: Bake
Bake 50–60 minutes until golden.
Formation
The cinnamon sugar melts into ribbons, creating a marbled effect and sweet aroma.
Conclusion
Soft, sweet, and warmly spiced — like a cinnamon roll in loaf form.
Lovers
Ideal for breakfast lovers, cinnamon fans, and holiday mornings.
Final Thoughts 💛
Quick breads are easy, comforting, and endlessly customizable. Whether you choose chocolate chip, creamy cheesecake swirl, peanut butter candy-loaded, or cinnamon-spiced — each loaf brings warmth to your table.
Would you like me to turn one of these into an extra moist bakery-style version with pro tips? 😊