Description
This Crock Pot Banana Bread recipe offers a moist and delicious quick bread, cooked effortlessly in your slow cooker. Perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack, this banana bread combines ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and optional walnuts or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor. Enjoy the convenience of no oven baking with this flavorful American classic.
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Batter
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or vegetable oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
For Cooking
- Nonstick spray or parchment paper for lining slow cooker
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Line the bottom and sides of your slow cooker with parchment paper or spray well with nonstick spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing for a tender crumb. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Pour the batter into the prepared slow cooker, spreading it out evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform cooking.
- Slow Cook: Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean, the bread is ready.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the insert from the slow cooker and allow the banana bread to cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Use parchment paper “handles” if lined, then lift out the loaf, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker model; start checking for doneness around the 2 1/2 hour mark.
- For easier removal, create parchment paper “handles” by folding strips along the sides before pouring in batter.
- Optionally add nuts or chocolate chips to customize flavor and texture.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature; pairs well with butter or cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
