🍌 4-Ingredient Banana Bread – Easy, Moist & Delicious!

This 4-Ingredient Banana Bread is the ultimate quick and easy recipe for busy mornings or last-minute baking! It’s soft, moist, and full of rich banana flavor — no mixer needed and ready in under an hour.


🧁 Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 box (about 15 oz) yellow cake mix (or spice cake mix for extra flavor)
  • ½ cup melted butter (or use coconut oil for a healthier twist)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs and melted butter. Stir until well combined.
  4. Add the cake mix and stir until no dry streaks remain — don’t overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

🍯 Optional Add-Ins

✨ ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
✨ ½ cup chocolate chips or white chocolate chips
✨ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or cinnamon for extra flavor


🧊 Storage

  • Store at room temperature (covered) for up to 3 days.
  • Refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze slices for up to 3 months.

💛 Tip

For a healthier version, use a sugar-free or gluten-free cake mix and replace butter with unsweetened applesauce or coconut oil.

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🍌 4-Ingredient Banana Bread – Easy, Moist & Delicious!


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ¼ cups)
• ¾ cup almond butter or peanut butter (unsweetened)
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp baking soda
• Optional: ½ tsp cinnamon or vanilla extract for extra flavor


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mash bananas. Stir in almond butter (or peanut butter), eggs, and baking soda until smooth. Add cinnamon or vanilla if using.
  3. Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
  4. Bake 45–50 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let cool completely before slicing—this helps it hold together.

Naturally gluten-free, grain-free, and perfect for clean-eating!

💡 Make ahead: Wrap and freeze slices for quick snacks later. Thaw at room temp or toast lightly.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 5 mins , Cook Time : 50 mins , Total Time : 55 mins , Servings : 10 slices , Calories : 180 per slice , Net Carbs: 14g , Fats: 11g , Protein: 6g

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