Easy Oreo Banana Bread Recipe

This Oreo banana bread is soft, moist, and packed with chopped Oreos. It is topped with a creamy cream cheese icing and extra chopped Oreos for added crunch and texture. My secret to incredibly moist banana bread is plain Greek yogurt, which keeps every slice tender without making it heavy. If you have a few ripe bananas sitting on your counter, give this foolproof and easy Oreo banana bread recipe a try!

Why You’ll Love This Oreo Banana Bread

Soft and moist: Ripe bananas and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) keep this banana bread incredibly moist.

Loaded with Oreos: Fold chopped Oreos into the batter for crunchy chocolate-cookie pieces in every bite.

Cream cheese icing: A simple cream cheese icing is piped over the top for a delicious finishing touch

Origin

Banana bread originated in the United States during the Great Depression when home bakers wanted to avoid food waste and decided to use overripe bananas in recipes. It is now a popular recipe for overripe bananas.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • The main star of the recipe
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Adds richness and helps create a soft, tender crumb
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • Adds sweetness
• ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • Adds caramel-like sweetness
• 1 large egg
  • Helps bind the ingredients
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Adds sweet warmth
• ⅓ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • Adds moisture
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • Provides structure
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Helps the banana bread rise
• ½ teaspoon salt
  • Balances the sweetness
• 10 Oreo cookies, chopped
  • Adds chocolate flavor
• Extra chopped Oreos, for topping
  • For extra texture

Icing

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • Creamy base of the icing
• ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • Sweetens the icing
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Adds warmth
• 1 teaspoon heavy cream or milk
  • Helps loosen the icing

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth. Set aside.

Chop the Oreos into small pieces and set aside.

In another bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.

Add the mashed bananas and mix.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

Gently fold in the chopped Oreos.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

Sprinkle more chopped Oreos over the top.

Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

While the banana bread is baking, make the icing. Whisk together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream or milk until smooth and creamy.

Transfer the icing to a piping bag or zip-top bag. If using a zip-top bag, snip off a small corner.

Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool completely before adding the icing.

Pipe the icing over the top, then slice and enjoy!

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Tips for Making Oreo Banana Bread

Use very ripe bananas: The more brown spots, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.

Don’t overmix the batter: Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined. Overmixing can make the bread dense and chewy.

Check for doneness: Start checking around 55 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs, but no wet batter.

Let it cool completely: Make sure the banana bread is completely cool before piping on the cream cheese icing so it doesn’t melt.

Easy Oreo Banana Bread Recipe Storage Tips

Fridge: Due to its cream cheese icing, store only in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use double stuff oreos?

Yes! Double Stuff Oreos will work, although they will make the bread slightly sweeter.

Why did my banana bread turn out dense?

Overmixing the batter can develop too much gluten and result in a dense loaf. Once you add the flour, gently mix just until the ingredients are combined.

Can I make this banana bread without the cream cheese icing?

Yes! The Oreo banana bread is delicious on its own.

Ingredient Substitutions

Plain Greek yogurt → Sour cream: Use an equal amount.

Oreo cookies → Chocolate sandwich cookies: Use any chocolate sandwich cookie in the same amount.

Heavy cream → Milk: Use the same amount, adding it gradually until the icing reaches a pipeable consistency.

What to Serve With Oreo Banana Bread

Coffee → The rich, slightly bitter flavor of coffee pairs perfectly with the sweet Oreo banana bread. 🥛

Cold milk → A classic pairing that balances the sweetness.

Fresh berries → Strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries add a fresh, slightly tart contrast to the sweet banana bread.

Vanilla ice cream → Serve a warm slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an easy dessert.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using underripe bananas → Ripe, spotty bananas provide the best sweetness, moisture, and banana flavor. Overmixing the batter → Mix just until the flour is incorporated. Overmixing can make the banana bread dense and chewy.

Adding too many Oreos → Stick to the recommended amount so the cookies don’t weigh down the batter

Overbaking → Start checking around 55 minutes. Overbaking can leave the banana bread dry.

Using a hot loaf for the icing → Let the banana bread cool completely before piping the cream cheese icing, or it can melt.

If you enjoyed this Oreo banana bread recipe, you might also like my 3 ingredient Oreo truffle balls or my Oreo no bake cheesecake recipe.

5 Ingredient No Bake Oreo Cheesecake

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