A few simple additions can transform a basic banana bread.

Banana bread is already a reliable favourite, particularly when a few overripe bananas are sitting in the fruit bowl.

But if you have been making the same loaf for years, a few small additions can make it feel quite different.

You do not need a completely new recipe or a long list of unusual ingredients.

These five banana bread ideas are simple ways to add more flavour and texture to a loaf you already know how to make.