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3 Ingredient Banana Bread on a cutting board with a slice removed.

3 Ingredient Banana Bread


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

3 Ingredient Banana Bread is an easy, quick, and delicious way to make a comforting treat without a fuss. This recipe uses just three ingredients to create a moist, flavorful banana bread that everyone will love.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 Β½ cups)
  • 1 box (15 oz) yellow cake mix (or vanilla cake mix)
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven & Prep Pan
    • Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
    • Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • Mix the Batter
    • In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
    • Add cake mix and eggs, stirring until fully combined. (No need for extra sugar, flour, or oil!)
  • Bake
    • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
    • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool & Serve
    • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
    • Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Optional Add-Ins & Variations

🍫 Chocolate Chip Banana Bread – Add Β½ cup chocolate chips to the batter.
πŸ₯œ Nutty Banana Bread – Stir in ΒΌ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
🍌 Extra Banana Flavor – Use 4 bananas for an even moister loaf.
🌿 Healthier Version – Use a sugar-free cake mix for a lower-calorie option.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: ~180 kcal
  • Sugar: ~14g
  • Sodium: ~180mg
  • Fat: ~3g
  • Saturated Fat: ~1g
  • Carbohydrates: ~36g
  • Fiber: ~1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: ~30mg

Keywords: Easy banana bread, 3-ingredient banana bread, quick bread, healthy snack, no-fail baking