4 Ingredient Banana Bread
This easy banana bread recipe requires just four simple ingredients and comes together in minutes. Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or dessert!
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups self-rising flour (or all-purpose flour + 1 ½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt)
- ½ cup sugar (optional, adjust based on banana sweetness)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat &Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mash the Bananas
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth (some small lumps are fine).
Step 3: Mix the Ingredients
- Whisk in the eggs until combined.
- Gently fold in the self-rising flour and sugar (if using).
- Stir until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the bread dense.
Step 4: Bake the BananaBread
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes.
Step 5: Cool & Serve
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy as-is, or serve with butter, honey, or peanut butter.
Notes
💡 Tips for the Best 4 Ingredient Banana Bread
✔ Use overripe bananas – The browner, the better!
✔ Avoid overmixing – Stir just until combined for a soft, fluffy texture.
✔ Check for doneness – A clean toothpick means it's ready!
✔ Customize it – Add chocolate chips, nuts, cinnamon, or coconut for extra flavor. 📦 Storage & Freezing 📌 At Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 📌 Refrigerate: Keeps fresh for 5-7 days in the fridge. 📌 Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. 👉 To reheat frozen slices, microwave for 15-20 seconds for a fresh-from-the-oven taste! 🔄 Variations & Add-Ins
✔ Avoid overmixing – Stir just until combined for a soft, fluffy texture.
✔ Check for doneness – A clean toothpick means it's ready!
✔ Customize it – Add chocolate chips, nuts, cinnamon, or coconut for extra flavor. 📦 Storage & Freezing 📌 At Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 📌 Refrigerate: Keeps fresh for 5-7 days in the fridge. 📌 Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. 👉 To reheat frozen slices, microwave for 15-20 seconds for a fresh-from-the-oven taste! 🔄 Variations & Add-Ins
- Nutty: Stir in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Chocolate Chip: Add ½ cup chocolate chips.
- Coconut: Mix in ½ cup shredded coconut.
- Peanut Butter Swirl: Swirl in ¼ cup peanut butter before baking.
- Calories: 150
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 2g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 10g