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    4 Ingredient Banana Bread

    Published: Jul 28, 2022 by Lee-Ann · 4 Comments

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    Do you have some overripe bananas in your fruit bowl? Then my 4 Ingredient Banana Bread recipe is for you!

    4 ingredient banana bread is a super easy homemade banana bread recipe that you can customize to make your own.

    sliced banana bread on a wooden board with butter on the side

    Got ripe bananas going to waste but don't want to make this recipe yet?

    Just slice them up (this makes them quicker to defrost), put them into a plastic bag in a single layer then pop them into the freezer.

    When you feel like some quick and easy banana bread, just take them out to defrost and you are on your way!

    Table of Contents

    • Why you will love this 4 ingredient banana bread
    • What you need to make 4 ingredient banana bread
    • How to make 4 ingredient banana bread
    • Top tips
    • Banana bread add ins
    • Serving suggestions
    • Other recipes you may enjoy
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 4 Ingredient Banana Bread

    Why you will love this 4 ingredient banana bread

    • only 4 ingredients
    • pantry staples
    • easily customizable

    What you need to make 4 ingredient banana bread

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    • bananas - really ripe - the riper the better!
    • self raising/self rising flour - this is plain (all purpose) flour that has baking powder added (see my Top tips for how to make your own)
    • white sugar - ordinary granulated white table sugar
    • eggs

    *Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions

    How to make 4 ingredient banana bread

    1. Place bananas in a mixing bowl.
    2. Mash them really well.
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    1. Add eggs.
    2. Add sugar.
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    1. Add in self raising flour.
    2. Mix until just combined, then tip into a loaf pan to bake.
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    Top tips

    • You want to have really well mashed bananas for this recipe, they should end up almost like banana puree (a few lumps is ok). If you want to get out extra equipment you could puree them in a food processor if you like.
    • I generally break the bananas down with a potato masher first, then finish mashing them with a fork. Whatever works for you is fine.
    • Can't find self raising flour? It's easy to make your own, for every cup of plain flour (150g) add 2 teaspoons of baking powder and sift well to combine.
    • Once you have added the self raising flour to the wet ingredients, don't over mix it. You want to mix until it is just combined, this will help your banana bread come out soft and fluffy not tough.

    Banana bread add ins

    • cinnamon
    • vanilla essence
    • chocolate chips
    • substitute some brown sugar for the white sugar for a deeper flavour

    Serving suggestions

    • This 4 ingredient banana bread is lovely warm from the oven with creamy whipped butter - plain butter is great too or maybe even cinnamon or maple!
    • Great toasted as well.
    • Makes an awesome dessert served with some ice cream and a drizzle of blueberry coulis.

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    📖 Recipe

    sliced banana bread on a wooden board with butter on the side

    4 Ingredient Banana Bread

    My 4 ingredient banana bread uses ripe bananas and pantry staples to make an easy homemade banana bread that you can customize to make your own!
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    Total Time: 1 hour
    Serving: 9 generous slices
    Calories: 217kcal
    Author: Lee-Ann Grace

    Ingredients

    • 3 bananas (large and overripe)
    • 270 g self raising flour
    • 2 eggs
    • 155 g granulated sugar

    Watch me make this recipe

    Instructions

    • Pre heat oven to 180c.
    • Grease and line a 23 x 13cm (9" x 5") loaf pan and set aside.
    • Place bananas in a bowl and mash them with a fork or a potato masher until well mashed and mostly smooth.
      3 bananas
    • Add eggs and sugar then mix lightly to combine.
      155 g granulated sugar
      2 eggs
    • Add self raising flour, then mix until just combined - don't overmix.
      270 g self raising flour
    • Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan and bake for 40 - 50 minutes, or until browned on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Allow to cool in the tin for a few minutes then slice.

    Notes

    • You want to have really well mashed bananas for this recipe, they should end up almost like banana puree. If you want to get out extra equipment you could puree them in a food processor if you like.
    • I generally break the bananas down with a potato masher first, then finish mashing them with a fork. Whatever works for you is fine.
    • Can't find self raising flour? It's easy to make your own, for every cup of plain flour (150g) add 2 teaspoon baking powder and sift well to combine.
    • Once you have added the self raising flour to the wet ingredients, don't over mix it. You want to mix until it is just combined, this will help your banana bread come out soft and fluffy not tough.
    *Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

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    Comments

    1. Tee

      October 31, 2022 at 12:49 pm

      5 stars
      Simple to make and scrumptious result. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        October 31, 2022 at 1:48 pm

        My pleasure Tee, glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    2. MERLE COOPER

      July 29, 2022 at 6:41 am

      5 stars
      A lovely recipe, Thankyou. Xx

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        July 29, 2022 at 10:10 am

        Thanks Merle!

        Reply

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