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I try to make most things from scratch for my family. However, sometimes I like to take a shortcut and this is my favorite shortcut recipe. The taste is the same as a scratch recipe, but without all the measuring and mess. I promise…you are going to love how easy this is.
The loaves in this picture are made with a mini-loaf pan
Easy Banana Nut Bread
1 box yellow cake mix
2 eggs
4 ripe bananas*
1/2-1 cup nuts, chopped
Smash bananas in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients to bananas and mix well by hand. Spray 2 loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray and fill with mix. Bake at 350 F for 35-40 minutes.
*I use bananas that are too ripe to eat, so I throw them in the freezer until I have enough for this recipe. Just thaw them and then mash them up.*
Can I use melted butter for the pan ran out of cooking spray I put my walnuts inside the bread and ontop really delicious 😋 ty
Hi Rosa, I don’t think melted butter alone will keep it from sticking to the pan. You might try butter + a little cake mix (like you’d do with flour) or just line the pan with parchment. w-
Can you use white cake mix instead of yellow?
Of course. It just won’t be as yellow. 🙂 w-
I want to know,for baking banana bread,so ignore the recipe,on cake box,But use the recipe ,as told?
Yes. Don’t make the recipe on the box. Add the dry cake mix to the banana mixture. w-
Have to admit I was a bit skeptical, but these turned out great! I added some cinnamon, chocolate chips instead of nuts, and a splash of milk to the batter. Kudos for a fab shortcut recipe!
Glad you like it Stacey! w-
Made this over the weekend – it was a big hit, especially with the kids!
So glad y’all like it! It’s so easy and delicious too!
I’ve made it twice more, my 3 year old LOVES it lol….my mom also tried the recipe using a bundt pan and added cool whip on the side for an event she attended-she brought home an empty platter 🙂
What do I cut back on so I may add some applesauce.?
Why do you want to add applesauce? Usually applesauce can take the place of eggs in a recipe, but with so few ingredients I’m not 100% sure it would work. You could always give it a try. The other thing is if you want more of an apple cake, then swap the bananas for the applesauce. w-
I love yummy recipes, thanks! What I do with too ripe bananas is peel them, mash them, and put them in a freezer bag. I freeze them 3 in a bag (most of my recipes that call for mashed bananas use 3). They freeze and stack very well. When I want to use them I just set them out on the counter for a couple of hours and then squeeze it out of the bag. Usefull food storage too. Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters