4-Ingredient Banana Bread

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This 4-Ingredient banana bread is packed full of sweetness from overripe bananas and brown sugar. It is sweet and has a nice crust.

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Giovanna Vazquez
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Giovanna is a part of Dotdash Meredith's fellowship program, working as a recipe tester and developer for Dotdash Meredith.

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Published on September 12, 2024
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Amanda Holstein
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Tested by Amanda Holstein
Amanda Holstein has loved baking since the age of 6 and now works for the Dotdash Meredith team as a Test Kitchen Assistant. The one tool Amanda cannot live without would have to be a rubber spatula. She calls it "an absolute essential and such a versatile tool".
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Sliced 4-Ingredient Banana Bread on a cutting board next to a bread knife and butter in a small bowl
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Stand Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 5 small ripe spotted bananas, divided (about 4 1/2 ounces each)

  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature

  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar, divided

  • 2 cups self rising flour

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    4-Ingredient Banana Bread ingredients on a counter

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  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides; set aside. 

  3. Mash 4 of the bananas in a large bowl using a fork until mostly smooth to equal 1 1/2 cups. Add eggs and 1/2 cup brown sugar; stir until combined.

    Banana, egg and sugar mixture in a wooden spoon in a glass bowl

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  4. Add flour to the banana mixture; stir until just combined and no dry streaks remain, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

    Banana bread batter in a glass bowl with a wooden spoon

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  5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread into an even layer.

    4-Ingredient Banana Bread batter in a loaf pan with parchment paper

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  6. Slice remaining banana in half lengthwise; lay banana halves over the top, cut side up. Evenly sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar over the top.

    4-Ingredient Banana Bread with a sliced banana on top in a parchment paper lined loaf pan

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  7. Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes; using parchment paper overhang.

    Baked 4-Ingredient Banana Bread in a loaf pan with parchment paper on a cooling rack

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  8. Remove loaf from pan and slice; serve warm. Enjoy!

    Sliced 4-Ingredient Banana Bread on a cutting board next to a bread knife

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

157 Calories
1g Fat
34g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 157
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 240mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 78mg 6%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 232mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.