Bread Maker Banana Bread is the answer to your dreams of fresh, delicious banana bread without any of the fuss! This simple recipe harnesses the magic of your bread machine to create a moist, flavorful loaf, almost entirely hands-free!
Just toss in a few simple ingredients, press a button, and let your bread machine work its magic.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This recipe is a lifesaver for busy bakers who want to enjoy homemade banana bread without the fuss. It's also perfect for when you want to come home to a fresh baked loaf.
- Effortlessly Delicious: This recipe requires minimal effort, letting your bread machine do most of the work.
- Moist and Flavorful: The combination of ripe bananas and warm spices creates a loaf that's incredibly moist and bursting with flavor.
- Perfect for Beginners: This recipe is foolproof and perfect for bakers of all experience levels.
- Endless Variations: Feel free to get creative with mix-ins and customize the bread to your taste.
Ingredients Overview
All this recipe needs is some pantry staples and some over ripe bananas to create a bakery-worthy treat:
- Overripe Bananas: The star of the show! Overripe bananas with brown spots add the most sweetness and flavor to the bread.
- All-Purpose Flour: Provides the structure for the loaf.
- Sugar: Sweetens the bread and helps it achieve a nice golden brown crust.
- Eggs: Binds the ingredients together and adds richness.
- Butter: Melted butter adds moisture and flavor to the bread.
- Baking Soda: The leavening agent that helps the bread rise.
- Salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the bread.
- Optional Mix-Ins: Chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit add extra texture and flavor variations.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few substitutions and variations when making this recipe:
- Nut-Free: If you have nut allergies, simply omit the walnuts or pecans. You can also substitute another chopped dried fruit like cranberries or raisins.
- Chocolate Lovers: Add up to 1 cup of your favorite chocolate chips for an extra decadent treat.
- Boozy Bread: For an adult twist, add a splash of rum or bourbon to the batter for a subtle boozy flavor.
How To Make Bread Machine Banana Bread
It's incredibly easy - simply toss the ingredients into your bread machine, press a button, and let the machine do all the work.
Shortly, your home will be filled with the heavenly aroma of freshly baked banana bread, and you'll be rewarded with a moist, flavorful loaf that's perfect for breakfast, snacks, or anytime you need a sweet treat.
- Spray the inside of the bread machine baking pan with some non stick cooking spray, even if your pan says it's non stick.
- Mash the bananas until smooth and slightly lumpy.
- Add the milk, butter, eggs, and vanilla first in the bread machine pan.
- Next, add the mashed bananas to the bread machine pan.
- Add the brown sugar and the granulated white sugar on top of the mashed bananas.
It's important to add the ingredients in the order listed so that the ingredients get mixed properly by the bread maker.
As a general rule wet ingredients go in first, then the dry ingredients. Though always refer to your bread maker model instruction manual.
- Add the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and the optional chopped pecans.
- Select the QUICK BREAD setting for a 1.5 lb load with a medium crust, and press the start button.
- Scrape down the sides of the bread machine pan after about 10 minutes of mixing, or before the bake cycle starts.
- When the bake cycle completes wait 10 to 15 minutes before removing the bread pan and tipping out the banana bread to cool. Make sure the mixing paddle is not left in the bread underneath the loaf also. When cooled, slice and serve!
Tips for Success
Here are a few tips for making this bread machine recipe.
- Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest and most flavorful banana bread.
- Don't overmix the batter. A few lumps are perfectly fine!
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing for a cleaner cut.
Storage Options
- Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Banana bread can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Wrap cooled banana bread tightly in plastic wrap or place it in a freezer-safe bag before freezing.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. To reheat, simply thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat it in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, or until heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use any type of bananas for this recipe, but overripe bananas will make a sweeter and more flavorful banana bread.
If you don't have a bread machine, you can still make this banana bread recipe. Simply mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl and then transfer the batter to a greased loaf pan. Bake the banana bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Yes, you can add a variety of mix-ins to your banana bread, such as nuts, chocolate chips, dried fruit, or spices. Simply add the mix-ins to the batter during the last 10 minutes of baking.
If your banana bread is too dense, it is likely that you bread machine program over mixed the batter. Bread makers vary a lot, so you may need to experiment with another setting that has a shorter mixing phase to the program.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy banana bread for breakfast with a warm cup of coffee or tea. Toast slices of banana bread and spread with butter, nut butter, or cream cheese for a delightful snack.
Warm up a slice of banana bread and top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.
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Bread Maker Banana Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Milk
- 4 oz Butter cubed and softened
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 3 medium Bananas over ripe, mashed
- ⅓ cup Brown sugar packed, light or brown
- ⅓ cup Sugar
- 2 cup Flour all purpose
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¾ teaspoon Cinnamon ground
- 1½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- ¾ cup Pecans chopped
Instructions
- Spray the inside of the bread machine baking pan with some non stick cooking spray, even if your pan says it's non stick.
- Mash the bananas until smooth and slightly lumpy.
- Add the milk, butter, eggs, and vanilla first in the bread machine pan.¼ cup Milk, 4 oz Butter, 2 Eggs, 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- Add the mashed bananas to the bread machine pan.3 medium Bananas
- Next, add the brown sugar and the granulated white sugar on top of the mashed bananas.⅓ cup Brown sugar, ⅓ cup Sugar
- Add the flour, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and the optional chopped pecans.2 cup Flour, 1 teaspoon Salt, ¾ teaspoon Cinnamon, 1½ teaspoon Baking powder, ½ teaspoon Baking soda, ¾ cup Pecans
- Select the QUICK BREAD setting for a 1.5 lb load with a medium crust, and press the start button.
- Scrape down the sides of the bread machine pan after about 10 minutes of mixing, or before the bake cycle starts.
- When the bake cycle completes wait 10 to 15 minutes before removing the bread pan and tipping out the banana bread to cool. Make sure the mixing paddle is not left in the bread underneath the loaf also. Slice and serve when the banana bread has cooled down.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas. Overripe bananas are sweeter and more flavorful than ripe bananas. This will result in a more delicious banana bread.
- To add nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit to the bread, simply add them to the bread machine pan along with the other ingredients.
- Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing. This will help prevent the banana bread from crumbling.
- If you don't have a bread machine, you can still make this banana bread recipe. Simply mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl and then transfer the batter to a greased loaf pan. Bake the banana bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Red says
I made banana bread and I cut back on sugar and it was still very good