This Bread Machine Banana Bread recipe transforms overripe bananas into warm, moist loaves of comfort effortlessly. Just dump ingredients into the bread maker pan and program. Another reliable quick bread for your bread maker is a fall favorite, Bread Machine Pumpkin Bread.
This easy-to-make quick bread, with a hint of cinnamon and ripe bananas, is a perfect snack any time of day, much like our Bread Maker Zucchini Bread and Bread Machine Pumpkin Bread.
Why You'll Love This Banana Bread Recipe
Banana bread is a classic quick bread that's perfect for any time of day. It's also a great way to use up overripe bananas. Not only is this a delicious recipe, but by using a bread machine, you can have warm, moist banana bread without hardly lifting a finger!
Ingredients Overview
With just the push of a button, your trusty bread machine can take care of all the hard work - kneading, rising, and baking! In this post, we'll be detailing how to make perfect banana bread in your bread maker.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Bread Machine Banana Bread
Simply add all of the ingredients to the machine in the order listed, and select the "quick bread" cycle. Once the cycle is complete, remove from the machine and let it cool on a wire rack.
Not only will you have freshly-baked banana bread any night of the week with minimal effort on your part - it also tastes amazing!
- 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.
- Next, 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!
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few substitutions and variations when making this recipe:
- To make a gluten-free banana bread, use gluten-free flour.
- You can substitute any type of oil for the butter in this recipe.
- You can substitute chocolate chips for the chopped pecans.
Tips for Success
Here are a few tips for making this bread machine recipe.
- For the BEST flavor, use overripe bananas. Overripe bananas are sweeter and more flavorful than ripe bananas.
- 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 cool completely before slicing. This will help prevent crumbling.
Storage Options
- This recipe for bread machine can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days. It can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- To freeze, simply wrap it in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, simply thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat it in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, or until heated through.
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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.
Quick Bread Recipes
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Bread Machine Banana Bread
Equipment
- Cuisinart Bread Maker Machine
- Hamilton Beach Bread Maker Machine
- Zojirushi Virtuoso Home Bakery Bread Machine
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
- Next, 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.
Donna says
Just to add...I have a Zojirushi bbpac20, and the instructions say when making a non-yeast bread like banana bread to use the 'Cake' cycle with a light crust.