4 Ingredient Banana Bread- Easy & Healthy
Make 4-Ingredient Banana Bread! This easy banana bread recipe is incredibly moist and simple. Just banana, eggs, and cake mix for quick baking.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth
- Mix in brown sugar, ensuring it dissolves well into the banana mixture.
- Slowly incorporate the self-rising flour or cake mix and baking powder to form your banana bread batter.
- Once the batter is well combined, pour it into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to cool completely in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas with lots of brown spots — they’re sweeter and add more moisture to the bread.
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If you don’t have self-rising flour, substitute with:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Don’t overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread dense instead of soft and fluffy.
- Optional mix-ins: Add chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or a dash of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Storage: Store at room temperature for up to 4 days, in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- To make it egg-free: You don’t need eggs for this recipe, but you can add 1 egg for a richer texture if desired.
- Sweetness level: Adjust the brown sugar to your taste or use a sugar substitute for a lower-calorie version.