Description
This Crock Pot Banana Bread is a moist and flavorful dessert that requires no oven. Made with ripe bananas, warm spices, and optional walnuts or chocolate chips, it’s an easy slow cooker recipe perfect for a cozy treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Optional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Crock Pot: Line the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Add Optional Mix-ins: Fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if using, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Cook the Banana Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared crock pot, spreading it out evenly. Cover with the lid and cook on High for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread to cool slightly in the crock pot. Lift it out carefully using the parchment paper edges. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Optional Tip: To prevent condensation from dripping onto the bread during cooking, place a paper towel under the lid.
Notes
- Place a paper towel under the crock pot lid during cooking to avoid condensation dripping onto the bread.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of rum extract or a handful of raisins to the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
