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Quick and easy 3 ingredient banana bread is beyond simple and so delicious! Add a 4th ingredient – chocolate chips – if you love them!
Yes – Just 3 Ingredients!
We are ALL about simple recipes – and this 3 ingredient banana bread is just that – SIMPLE!
All you need is yellow cake mix, eggs, and overripe bananas (add a 4th ingredient – chocolate chips – if you’re a fan). Yes, the cake mix is filled with several ingredients which is kind of cheating, but it’s only ONE ingredient to buy. 😉
This sweet bread ends up a little more cakey than some of our other banana bread recipes, but it is delicious and loved by the entire family. It’s especially great to make when you are running low on pantry staples but still want some yummy bread. Plus, it takes just minutes to throw together.
We love banana bread in all its forms – traditional banana bread, muffins, cream cheese filled – the list goes on and on. This recipe is no different! And we especially love that it only takes three ingredients!
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Yes, 3 ingredients! A yellow cake mix, eggs, and bananas and you are good to go!
- Cake-like texture. It does have more of a cakey texture which we love!
- Just mix and bake. And you thought the ingredients were easy?! This quick bread is a breeze all around.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 30 minutes
- 2 bananas overripe – see How to Ripen Bananas faster.
- 2 large eggs – room temperature
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
- optional mix-ins – Try using white chocolate chips or cinnamon chips or add chopped nuts, like walnuts, to the top before baking.
How to Make 3 Ingredient Banana Bread
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 325°F and spray only the bottoms of the bread pans.
- MIX. Mash 2 overripe bananas in a medium mixing bowl. Add 2 eggs and 1 box of cake mix and mix by hand with a wooden spoon.
- BAKE. Split the batter in half and pour into the bread pans. Sprinkle on some chocolate chips before baking if you love the addition of chocolate to your banana bread.
- Bake for 28-35 minutes. Check the middle with a toothpick before taking it out. Extend bake times based on how hot your oven cooks. Cool on a wire rack.
Make Muffins or Mini Loaves
Muffins. Evenly divide the batter into about 24 muffin tins. Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Mini loaf. Use 4-5 mini bread loaf pans and bake at 350° for about 22-28 minutes, or until cooked throughout.
3 Ingredient Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 2 bananas, overripe
- 2 eggs
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
- sprinkle chocolate chips or nuts on top, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease only the bottoms of your bread pans.
- Mash bananas in a medium bowl.
- Add eggs and cake mix and mix by hand with a wooden spoon.
- Divide into 2 bread loaf pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check the middle with a toothpick before taking them out. (You may need to extend bake times based on how hot your oven cooks.)
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Loosely cover and store at room temperature for 2-3 days, in the fridge for up to a week, or wrap with plastic and again with foil and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
This was easy and tasty! I had a moment of doubt when I decided to do half muffins (12) and half bread pan but both grew to a decent size. I will make this again.
I’m so happy they turned out for you! Thanks for trying it!
This is the second time I’ve made this recipe and both times the center collapsed! I’m totally disappointed because these were to be given as part of my cookie tray gifts. I’m sure I’ll go back to my own recipe!! All ingredients were fresh except the bananas. I wasted my time and all the ingredients it took to make six cakes!!
If I use cinn applesauce how much.
I haven’t tried, but maybe 1/2 cup. Enjoy!
A simple and delicIous bread that takes no effort.
This is the easiest banana bread ever!! My kids can make it! Love adding the chocolate chips!
I wasn’t sure about cake mix banana bread but it was pretty good. Thanks for the muffin bake times as that’s how i always make my banana bread for an easy grab and go snack for the kids.
This was SO EASY to make!! We loved it and the fact that it only has 3 ingredients is a huge plus!
Awesome! I love banana bread. So easy using the cake mix.
This was my 1st time baking and the 3 ingredient banana bread was REALLY EASY to prepare and bake (my kinD of baking). I made one with chocOlate chips and another with chopped walnuts. They were both delicious! Thanks for the recipe. I’m going to try others.
Great options!! Thank you for trying it! Happy you liked the recipe!