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This 3 Ingredient Banana Bread is quick, easy, and delicious. Made with simple pantry staples, it’s the perfect shortcut for an amazing banana bread recipe.
3 Ingredient Banana Bread is the ultimate easy baking recipe when you want something homemade without a long ingredient list. Soft, moist, and full of banana flavor, this shortcut version delivers classic banana bread taste with minimal effort.
Perfect for busy mornings, snacks, or when you need a quick sweet treat, this recipe proves that simple can still be delicious.
Ingredient Notes:
- 4 Whole Ripe Bananas – The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
- Yellow Cake Mix – Use a standard 15.25 oz box; spice cake mix also works for a flavor twist.
- Eggs – Room-temperature eggs mix more easily and create better texture.
Directions:
Step One – Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray or oil.
Step Two – Add bananas to a mixing bowl and use a fork to mash. Add in yellow cake mix and eggs and mix until
Step Three – Pour batter into loaf pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until bread is cooked through. Place a toothpick into the center of the bread and if it comes out clean it is cooked through.
Step Four – Allow to set for 5 minutes then slice and serve.
Pro Tips:
- Don’t overmix the batter or the bread may become dense.
- Let bread cool before slicing for clean cuts.
- Use parchment paper in the pan for easy removal.
- Sprinkle sugar on top before baking for a lightly crisp crust.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add mix-ins?
Yes! Chocolate chips or nuts can be folded in before baking.
Can I make this into muffins?
Absolutely. Bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes.
How should I store banana bread?
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Try some of my other favorite Bread Recipes:
Pumpkin Bread – The perfect bread for your fall baking list. This is The Best Pumpkin Bread, soft, moist, and full of your favorite fall flavor. When you are craving your Pumpkin Spice Latte’s, this bread will fulfill those cravings when Starbucks is miles away!
Dutch Apple Pie Bread – This Dutch Apple Pie Bread had diced apples folded in and topped with a buttery crumble then baked. It makes the perfect dessert or sweet breakfast served with fruit or yogurt.
Double Chocolate Banana Bread – This Double Chocolate Banana Bread is the perfect recipe to use some ripened bananas. Rich and decadent with a fudgy batter and that is flavored with ripe bananas that is perfect for breakfast and brunch!
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3 Ingredient Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 4 whole ripe bananas
- 13.25 oz yellow cake mix, (1 box)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray or oil.
- Add bananas to a mixing bowl and use a fork to mash. Add in yellow cake mix and eggs and mix until
- Pour batter into loaf pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until bread is cooked through. Place a toothpick into the center of the bread and if it comes out clean it is cooked through.
- Allow to set for 5 minutes then slice and serve.
Notes
Yes! Chocolate chips or nuts can be folded in before baking. Can I make this into muffins?
Absolutely. Bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes. How should I store banana bread?
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
