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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. - Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the eggs and melted butter. Stir until well combined.
- Add the cake mix and stir until no dry streaks remain — don’t overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 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!
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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash bananas. Stir in almond butter (or peanut butter), eggs, and baking soda until smooth. Add cinnamon or vanilla if using.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 45–50 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- 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