Crock Pot Banana Bread
Moist and tender banana bread made conveniently in a slow cooker, with a soft crumb and rich banana flavor. This comforting loaf is perfect served warm and makes a great homemade treat.
This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 15 min prep and 240 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 240 min · Total: 255 min · Serves: 8
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder.
- Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup shortening (softened)
- 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
Instructions
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the shortening until soft and creamy, then gradually add the brown sugar.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in one-third of the flour mixture, then half of the mashed bananas, continuing to alternate until fully combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts gently.
- Transfer the batter into a greased loaf pan that fits inside your slow cooker.
- Place the pan on a rack inside the slow cooker, cover, and prop the lid slightly open to allow steam to escape.
- Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours, or until the bread is fully set and cooked through.
- Remove the bread and let it cool on a rack for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.