Best Banana Bread Recipe For Bread Machine
If you’ve only used your bread maker for a yeast-risen loaf of bread, this delicious banana bread may surprise you. I’ve perfected the best banana bread recipe for the bread machine. So simple, easy, and delicious!
What I love about this recipe
Let’s be honest. Sweet quick bread recipes like banana bread are already an easy way to stir up something delicious without a lot of hard work or very many minutes of hands-on time. But this delicious bread is EVEN easier!
You basically let your bread machine do all the mixing and baking. Bread machine models can vary quite a bite in terms of their different settings. So I’ve developed and written this recipe for most any bread machine, no quick bread setting required. When you have extra bananas ready to bake, there’s no need to pull out your mixer or heat up your oven for your next loaf of homemade banana bread!
Frequently Asked Questions about this bread machine banana bread recipe
Can I substitute bread flour or whole wheat flour for the all-purpose?
Maybe, but I can’t promise that it will turn out as moist and tender.
My bread machine has 3 different crust settings. Is there a specific setting I should choose?
I baked mine on the medium crust settings.
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Dietitian’s Insight
Can I bake traditional banana bread with less sugar?
If you want to reduce the total sugar in this recipe, for best results, I would suggest using a low- or no-calorie sweetener (meant for baking) in place of some of the sugar, rather than simply cutting down on the total amount.
Sugar and low- or no-calorie sweetners that are specifically meant for baking play a critical role in providing moisture and structure in baked goods. Simply "taking out" some sugar will given an end result that is a drier bread.
I'm a big fan of baking with a 1:1 combo of sugar and low- or no-calorie sugar substitutes. This combo is a great way to preserve the taste, while reducing the total amount of sugar for people on a reduced calorie diet.
Read more here about my recent taste-test of 5 different sugar substitutes and what ratio I landed on for the perfect less-sugar baking option.
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Regan · The Baking Dietitian This recipe was personally developed and tested by me. I never use AI to write or alter the recipe itself. Some photos on this site use AI to adjust the background. The food/recipe is real and not generated by AI.
Best Banana Bread Recipe For Bread Machine
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 overripe bananas (should have lots of black spots), peeled and mashed (about 1 cup)
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups (about 240 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in pan of bread machine in the order of the ingredients as listed above.
- Select Dough setting; press Start. Mix dough until well combined, 3 to 5 minutes, occasionally using a rubber spatula to push dough from the sides of the bread pan, as needed. Press Stop, and smooth out top of the batter with the back of a spoon or offset spatula, as needed. (If there is batter up the sides of bread machine, I recommend using a wet rubber spatula to push that down before beginning the baking process.)
- Select Bake setting; press Start. Bake in bread machine until a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
- Use oven mitts to carefully remove pan from bread machine, and let bread cool in pan 5-10 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack, and let cool 30 to 45 minutes. (Be sure to check for dough mixing blade or mixing paddle in bottom of loaf and remove carefully.) Serve warm. Store in a plastic bag or airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: a
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It looks really good! Does anyone know if I can add chocolate chips to this recipe without messing it up?
I would think it would work. Let me know if you try it.
Can you swap the oil for butter?
I haven’t tested it that way, so I can’t say for certain. But I suspect that you’ll need to melt the butter first (bread makers typically need what’s on the bottom to be liquid to mix appropriately.) You also may find the bread to be a little drier once baked than if you had used oil. Hope that helps! ~Regan
What size loaf setting do you use? I have 1.5 or 2 lb
I checked my bread machine again and it doesn’t have a setting for 1.5 or 2 lb when using the “bake” only feature. My guess is that 2 lb. is the best choice. Let me know how it turns out! ~Regan
I added about a table spoon of water because the mix was very dry and I have an older bread maker that I could smell was really struggling to mix. So we shall see how it turns out. And I added strawberries with the bananas.
this banana bread is amazing! I had 3 overripe bananas in the freezer. I defrosted them in warm water and used them. Since I used 3 my cook time had to be extended by 30 minutes. My husband loves it.
Thanks for the 5-star review, Christie. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! ~Regan
I could not follow the recipe as written. My machine’s “dough” setting includes a rising time and cannot be “stopped” like your instructions call for, or it will start all over. Also, its flavor was a little bland, so not the “best” banana bread you say it is. The texture was dry. Your five-star rating is misleading. I hope more readers will comment with their experience to ensure the rating is more realistic.
Hi Dee – Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m sorry to hear the recipe didn’t turn out as expected for you. Bread machine models can vary quite a bit, especially when it comes to cycle settings, and I suspect that may have affected both the texture and the process for you. As for the flavor, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts—it’s always helpful to hear a range of experiences. I’m glad you stopped by, and I hope you’ll find another recipe here that’s a better fit for your taste and your machine. ~Regan
Excellent recipe! I wasn’t sure what to expect but I followed the Trevor exactly and it was great! My husband ( who hates bananas) said this is his new favorite. I guess i have to share now!
Thanks Sharon for letting me know it turned out good for you! And I’m so glad your husband like it as well 🙂 ~Regan
This recipe is fantastic! My daughters love banana bread, and this is their new favorite. Might just be my bread machine, but this worked for me on the quick bread setting and baked easily.
Aw, this makes me so happy! There’s nothing I love more than hearing my recipes helped people baked stuff their family loves. So glad it worked well for you. ~Regan
The title says Best BANANA Bread for Bread Maker. No where in this recipe does it state that the measurements she listed are for the Bread maker utensil measurements for measuring. Bread maker measurements AND standard measurement tools ARE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!!! THUS I NOW HAVE A STILL COMPLETELY WET BATTER EVEN AFTER BAKING FOR AN HOUR. IT ROSE BUT STAYED COMPLETELY WET. ALL DIRECTIONS, MEASUREMENTS WERE FOLLOWED FOR BREADMAKER measurements. So which one is it? Evidently not breadmaker measurements.
Thanks for your comment! The recipe uses standard U.S. measuring cups and measuring spoons—the same ones used for all baking recipes. Bread machines don’t use different measurement sizes. If your batter was still wet after an hour, it’s more likely related to the bread machine cycle, the size of the bananas, or your particular machine. If you can tell me the make and model of your bread machine and which cycle you used, I’d be happy to help troubleshoot.