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Freshly baked 3 ingredient banana bread on a wooden board, sliced to reveal its moist interior, surrounded by small bowls of chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and a steaming cup of coffee.

3 ingredient banana bread

Learn how to make moist and delicious 3 ingredient banana bread with this simple recipe. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Bananas

  • Use 3 medium-sized ripe bananas the riper, the better!. Opt for bananas with a soft texture and a heavily speckled peel, as they bring out a natural sweetness that enhances the flavor of the bread.

Eggs

  • You’ll need 2 large eggs to bind the ingredients together and give the bread its structure. For a vegan option swap eggs with flaxseed meal or chia seed gel.

Flour

  • 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour is perfect for this recipe but feel free to experiment with alternatives like whole wheat flour, almond flour, or gluten-free blends. These variations can add unique textures and flavors to your bread.

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Guide:

  • Prepare Your Workspace
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
  • Lightly grease a loaf pan with butter or oil, or line it with parchment paper for a mess-free release.

Mash the Bananas

  • Remove the peels from the bananas and place the fruit in a large mixing bowl.
  • Mash them thoroughly using a fork or whisk until most of the lumps are gone, leaving some texture if desired.

Add the Eggs

  • Break the eggs directly into the bowl with the mashed bananas.
  • Whisk everything together until the mixture becomes smooth and well-incorporated.

Mix in the Flour

  • Gradually stir the flour into the banana-egg mixture, using a spatula or wooden spoon.
  • Stop mixing as soon as the flour is just blended in to avoid overworking the batter.

Optional Add-Ins

  • Fold in extras like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a pinch of cinnamon if desired.

Transfer and Bake

  • Pour the prepared batter into your greased or lined loaf pan, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
  • Place the pan in the oven and bake for 50–60 minutes, checking at 45 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cooling

  • Remove the pan from the oven and set it aside for about 10 minutes to cool slightly.
  • Carefully lift or turn the bread out onto a cooling rack, and allow it to cool fully before slicing to achieve the best texture.

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 150
  • Fat: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Carbs: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 10g
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