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katya bou

Easy Banana Bread Recipe

This easy banana bread recipe made in the crockpot turns overripe bananas into a moist, delicious loaf with minimal effort—just mix, set, and slow cook to perfection.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the batter
  • 1 3/4 cups 1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 medium 3 medium (about 1 1/2 cups) overripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rubber Spatula

Method
 

Prepare the crockpot
  1. Grease the inside of a 4-6 quart slow cooker with butter or non-stick spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper if desired, then grease the paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl or directly in the slow cooker (to minimize dishes), mash the bananas well. Stir in the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until thoroughly combined.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula until barely combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are okay.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared slow cooker. Smooth the top lightly.
  6. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-6 hours, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Cooking time may vary depending on your crockpot, so check after 2 hours.
  7. Turn off the crockpot, open the lid, and let the bread cool in the crock for 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully remove by lifting with the parchment paper and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 12g

Notes

For banana nut bread, fold in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans after mixing. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for up to 3 months. Reheat in microwave for 10-20 seconds per slice.
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