4 Ingredient Banana Bread (Without Cake Mix!)
A simple and moist banana bread made with just four ingredients, perfect for a quick homemade treat. Naturally sweet and easy to prepare, it’s great for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas (smashed (about 2 cups smashed))
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 cups self-rising flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 5 x 9 inch bread pan with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly using a fork or pastry blender.
- Add the eggs and brown sugar to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
- Add the self-rising flour and stir until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove and cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the bread soft and tender.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- You can add nuts or chocolate chips for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
