We promise that this is the easiest banana bread recipe you will ever find. You need only three simple ingredients: a box of cake mix, mashed ripe bananas and two eggs. That’s it!
3-Ingredient Banana Bread Ingredients
- Very ripe bananas
- Yellow cake mix
- Eggs
Directions
Step 1: Mash the bananas
The key to flavorful banana bread is using very ripe bananas. As the skin darkens, the banana flavor becomes more pronounced. You’ll need 1-1/2 cups of mashed bananas for this recipe, so we used about 3 ripe bananas.
Step 2: Mix the ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the cake mix and eggs. Mix well until the ingredients are combined.
Step 3: Bake
Transfer the batter to a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then invert onto the rack to cool completely before slicing.
3-Ingredient Banana Bread Variations
You can add some mix-ins to make each loaf of banana bread special. It won’t be “3-ingredient” banana bread, but it will be tasty! Add a teaspoon or two of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for flavor. For texture, toss in a handful of toasted nuts, chocolate chips or even dried fruit.
How do you store 3-ingredient banana bread?
This 3-ingredient banana bread can be kept wrapped on the countertop at room temperature for up to three days. It can also be wrapped and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for up to three months.
3-Ingredient Banana Bread Tips
What do you serve on 3-ingredient banana bread?
Serve with a pat of butter, a slather of peanut butter or even Nutella. Leftovers of this banana bread also make great French toast!
Can you use other cake mix flavors?
Yes! You can use any flavor of cake mix here. We chose yellow cake mix for the classic version, but you can use a spice cake mix for added flavor or a chocolate cake mix for an indulgent chocolate banana bread. This recipe also works well for those with dietary restrictions—just use gluten-free cake mix!
