Our amazing Blender Banana Bread is like your classic banana bread but with a magical twist—it’s made in a blender, saving you a ton of time and effort. Just toss in those basic banana bread ingredients, hit blend, and voilà! You have a loaf that’s not just tender and moist but bursting with sweet banana goodness in every slice.
This banana bread is a game-changer for busy bakers who crave homemade goodness without the fuss. Get ready to enjoy a slice of pure comfort, made with love and a dash of blender magic!
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What Is Blender Banana Bread?
Blender banana bread is simply banana bread made in a blender. Instead of dirtying up several bowls, you combine everything in a blender and pulse!
It’s ready in minutes and it’s a snap to clean up. You get all the sweet flavor and tender texture you love and can be in and out of the kitchen in minutes.
Go ahead and make several batches to keep on hand, and feel free to get creative with your favorite mix-ins! This recipe is truly a game-changer when a craving hits and is so easy you’ll likely never go back to mixing by hand again.
Basic Ingredients, Bold Flavor
Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions for this recipe. Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details and nutrition information!
- Bananas – Make sure to use very ripe bananas! This will make them easier to mash and create a stronger, sweeter flavor. If you need to ripen your bananas quickly, try these ripening methods.
- Butter – We recommend using unsalted butter.
- Granulated Sugar – This helps enhance the natural sweetness of the bananas. Feel free to adjust to taste, depending on how sweet you like your bread.
- Eggs – We haven’t tested this recipe with egg substitutes but don’t think they’ll work well. Your bread will likely become too dense!
- Sour Cream – This keeps the bread extra moist and adds a delicious rich, tangy taste.
- Flour – Regular all-purpose flour forms the base of the batter. If needed, feel free to use a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour instead.
Upgrade Your Banana Bread Game with these Simple Steps
- Combine the wet ingredients. Add the butter, eggs, bananas, sour cream, vanilla extract, and sugar to the bowl of a blender. Pulse until a smooth consistency forms.
- Add the dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the blender, and pulse again just until smooth. Be careful not to overblend!
- Bake. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan, and bake in a preheated oven.
- Cover. Loosely tent the bread with aluminum foil, and continue to bake until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
- Cool. Allow the blender banana bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Mix-Ins
We typically keep this quick blender banana bread plain, letting the sweet, fruity flavor of the bananas shine through. That doesn’t mean you can’t add mix-ins, though!
Some of our favorite options include:
- Chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans
- Chocolate chips
- Banana chunks
- Blueberries
How to Store
Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for two to three days. Or, transfer it to the fridge for up to one week.
Freeze your banana bread for two to three months. To do so, slice the loaf into pieces, and transfer them to a sealable bag or airtight container. Place a sheet of
To serve, thaw frozen bread in the refrigerator overnight. Then, enjoy cold, or heat it in the microwave for a few seconds to warm it up!
Common Questions About This Blender Banana Bread Recipe
If your banana bread turns out dry, it’s likely because too much flour was used. For the most accurate results, we recommend using a food scale. However, if that’s not an option, the spoon and level method is your next best bet!
The most common reason for dense banana bread is overmixing the batter. Be careful to pulse the blender just enough times for the ingredients to combine!
Incorporating too much sugar can cause the bread to become a bit dry and create a very dark brown color.
We haven’t tested it, but it should work! Just combine the ingredients, and transfer them to a muffin tin. Fill each cup about ⅔ of the way full, and adjust the baking time as needed.
More Banana Bread Recipes
If you’re a fan of this Blender Banana Bread, you’re in for a treat with our array of other quick breads!
- Easy Pecan Banana Bread
- Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Banana Bread
- Pumpkin Banana Bread
- Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Blender Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 medium bananas very ripe, roughly cut into chunks
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a blender in this order combine melted butter, eggs, bananas, sour cream, vanilla extract, and sugar. Pulse the mixture until just blended, about 4 pulses.1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, 2 medium bananas, 1/3 cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 cup granulated sugar
- Add all the dry ingredients to the blender. Pulse an additional 4-5 times or until the mixture is just combined. Be careful not to overblend, as it can result in a dry and dense banana bread.1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease a 9×5 loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Then, loosely cover the bread with foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I love all your recipes! It is easy to follow and ingredients are available. Please keep us sending more recipes. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much! 😊
Xo,
Alia & Radwa
Hi just made this recipe .. pretty easy and came out very good .. one modification – added walnut to batter before baking ..
wanted to know what we can substitute for granulated sugar ??
We’re so glad you enjoyed it! You can use any sweetener you like best. 😊 Brown sugar, maple syrup, molasses, coconut sugar, etc. all work.
Xo,
Alia & Radwa
Love all your recipes!!! So easy to follow and make. Can I use plain yogurt instead of sour cream for the recipe? Thank you and God bless you.
Thank you so much, Mildred! Yes, plain yogurt should be fine. We hope you enjoy! 😊
Xo,
Alia & Radwa
Hi , I like your recipes, but is it possible to add Also the volume of ingrediënts in kg, grams iso OZ etc. As I am from the Netherlands and last time I tried to make the easy choco mouse. But used to much whipped Cream
Thank you
Hi Japke! We’re so glad you enjoy the recipes. We will look into adding conversions. 😊
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Alia & Radwa
This is easy to make and so good! I made it with my toddler and tried a bite. Then I was like damn, I need to fit a slice in my macros today.
Thank you, Cara! We’re so glad you enjoyed it. 😊
Xo,
Alia & Radwa
I love your recipes. They are so easy to follow. I’m blind and it’s very easy for me to be able to follow them especially when all I use is a blender. Thank you. Please keep them coming.
We’re so glad you enjoy them, Maria! Thank you for being here and taking the time to leave a review.
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Alia & Radwa