3 Ingredient Banana Bread

This is the EASIEST (and tastiest) banana bread you’ll ever make!! Bonus: you will only need 3 ingredients!

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Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe

Just because it’s crazy simple doesn’t mean it can’t be absolutely delish! This 3 ingredient banana bread is going to blow. your. mind. Extremely moist (sorry for using that word), flavorful and delightfully banana-y, you will never want for another banana bread recipe. And did I mention it’s superrr easy to make? Well, it is. You can have this in the oven in a matter of minutes! 

Mix it up by switching out the cake mix you use – making it extra chocolatey with devil’s food cake mix or keeping it more classic with a white cake mix, you really can’t go wrong. You can also customize this recipe by adding in chopped nuts or chocolate chips, depending on your preferences. I simply cannot wait for you to try this one! 

A mixing bowl with mashed bananas making easy banana bread.

3 Ingredient Banana Bread

  • Boxed cake mix – I used a chocolate cake mix but you could use white, yellow or another cake mix flavor as desired. 
  • Over ripe bananas
  • Eggs

*You can also add extras like chocolate chips or nuts, if you’d like!

Aerial image of chocolate banana bread batter in a bread pan.

How to Make Banana Bread without Butter

  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. With non-stick spray, spray 2 small loaf pans or 1 large loaf pan. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas using an electric hand mixer.
  3. Add the eggs and mix until thoroughly distributed.
  4. Add the cake mix to the bowl and mix until a thick batter forms.
  5. Divide and pour the batter into the pan.
  6. Bake at 350° F for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the bread to cool before cutting.
  8. Enjoy!
Slices of 3 ingredient banana bread next to the remaining loaf.

How should I store my easy banana bread?

Once cooled, store your bread in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days! This bread will also freeze really well and can be stored in a resealable freezer bag for up to 3 months.

A box of chocolate cake mix, over ripe bananas and eggs sitting on the counter ready to be made into banana bread. An image of the completed banana bread is across the bottom. Over the top it says "3 ingredient chocolate banana bread"

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3 Ingredient Banana Bread

This is the EASIEST (and tastiest) banana bread you’ll ever make!! Bonus: you will only need 3 ingredients!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 2 small loaves
Calories: 1025kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 box cake mix *I used chocolate, but you can use whatever flavor you'd like.
  • 4 over ripe bananas
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray 2 small loaf pans or 1 large loaf pan with non stick spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas using an electric hadn’t mixer.
  • Add the eggs and mix until thoroughly distributed.
  • Add the cake mix to the bowl and mix until a thick batter forms.
  • Divide and pour the batter into the pan.
  • Bake at 350° F for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow the bread to cool before cutting.
  • Enjoy!
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Nutrition

Calories: 1025kcal | Carbohydrates: 211g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 1854mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 109g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 591mg | Iron: 6mg

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