Easy Banana Bread Recipe For Instant Pot
Banana bread is a classic baked good that everyone loves. It's easy to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. However, not everyone has the time or patience to bake it in the oven. That's where the Instant Pot comes in, making it easy and quick to bake delicious banana bread. Here is an easy recipe for making banana bread in the Instant Pot in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups all-purpose flour
- 3 Ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 Cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 Cup vegetable oil
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 Teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Cup chopped walnuts(optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until fully combined.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir until well combined.
- If you want to add walnuts, mix them in at this point.
- Grease a 7-inch cake pan that will fit inside the Instant Pot.
- Pour the batter into the greased cake pan.
- Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside.
- Cover the cake pan with aluminum foil and place it on the trivet inside the Instant Pot.
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set it to high pressure for 50 minutes.
- When done, let the Instant Pot release its pressure naturally for 10 minutes.
- Open the lid and carefully remove the cake pan from the Instant Pot.
- Let the banana bread cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Tips
- Make sure to use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- You can substitute the vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer taste.
- Add some chocolate chips to the batter before cooking for a fun twist on the classic banana bread.
- Use a toothpick to check if the bread is done. Insert the toothpick into the center of the bread, and if it comes out clean, the bread is done.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
And that's it! Your delicious banana bread is ready to be enjoyed. This recipe is perfect for busy mornings or when you're craving something sweet but don't want to spend hours baking in the oven. Give it a try and let us know what you think!