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Slow Cooker Banana Bread

by Sarah Olson on April 14, 2023 | Updated May 11, 2023 12 Comments

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Banana bread in the slow cooker? Absolutely! This simple banana bread recipe yields a perfectly cooked loaf without the need for loaf pans, additional prep, or the fear of burning anything. Grab your kitchen staples and this classic recipe and get ready to wow your family and friends.

This banana bread isn’t the only mouth-watering bread you can cook in your crock pot. Try my delicious Slow Cooker Coconut Bread Pudding or my Gingerbread Cake.

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Can I make banana bread in a crockpot?

“Baking” bread in the slow cooker isn’t always a person’s go-to meal idea, and rightfully so. Most people think of soups and casseroles, but the fact of the matter is you can absolutely make delicious banana bread in your crockpot.

This is one of those slow cooker recipes that makes making banana bread easy peasy. No extra ingredients or steps are needed and you’ll have yummy banana bread in as little as 2 hours of cooking time.

Recipe Ingredients

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  • Bananas: As with any delicious recipe, ripe bananas or overripe bananas are some of the best ones to use. If you have bananas “going bad,” use them to whip up a loaf of this banana bread.
  • Dry Ingredients Ingredients: All purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt are all classic bread recipe ingredients.
  • Wet Ingredients: You’ll need brown sugar, buttermilk, eggs, butter, and vanilla to finish off what’s needed to make the most tender banana bread.

Step-by-Step Directions

6 images showing how to make the batter for banana bread.

Step One – In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step Two – In another large bowl, add the brown sugar and butter.

Step Three – Use an electric handheld mixer to cream the brown sugar and butter together. Then, add the egg, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract.

Step Four – Mix until smooth.

Step Five – Add in the dry mixture.

Step Six – Mix until smooth, then mix in the buttermilk.

3 images showing how to put the banana batter in the crockpot.

Step Seven – Line the slow cooker with parchment paper (or slow cooker liner). I trace the bottom of the slow cooker and cut just slightly larger.

Step Eight – Pour in the banana bread mix and spread out evenly.

Step Nine – Cover and bake on HIGH for 2 hours. The timing may vary depending on how hot your slow cooker gets.

sliced banana bread in front of a slow cooker.

How to serve:

  • For regular banana bread, serve sliced and as is. This makes the perfect midday snack.
  • To spruce it up a bit, serve a slice with softened cream cheese, butter or icing.
  • Banana bread also pairs perfectly with yogurt, fruit preserves or compote, good quality dark chocolate, or fresh slices of fruit.
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Recipe FAQs

Is there a certain slow cooker liner I need to use?

Always use a crockpot-safe liner such as parchment paper. There are also special “bags” that can be used. Though, if you use enough cooking spray, you do not need to use parchment paper or a liner.

Will this recipe turn out the same as baked banana bread?

In my opinion, I believe it is better, both in flavor and texture. You also don’t have to worry about your kitchen getting hot from having the oven on.

What are some good ingredients to add to this crockpot banana bread recipe?

You can’t go wrong with adding milk chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or other chopped nuts of your choice. Drizzling maple syrup on top is also good and will give it a sweeter taste.

How do I store leftover banana bread?

Put any remaining bread in an airtight container and keep on the countertop for up to one week. You can also freeze banana bread for up to 3 months. Allow it to defrost completely before serving.

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Slow Cooker Banana Bread

5 from 4 votes
From scatch banana bread that cooks up perfectly moist in the crockpot.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
2 hours hours
Total Time: 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 378kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger-oval

Ingredients:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup salted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 3 medium sized bananas
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup buttermilk
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Instructions:

  • Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper. (you can forgo the parchment, but be sure to spray the slow cooker well).
  • In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar using an electric handheld mixer. Put the bananas onto a dinner plate and mash with a fork or potato masher until a uniform paste forms. Add the bananas into the batter and mix again until smooth. Mix in 1 egg at a time and add the vanilla extract.
  • Add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients and pour in the buttermilk, stir together using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
  • Pour the batter into the slow cooker and spread evenly.
  • Cook on HIGH For 2 hours. You may need to cook a little longer or less, depending on how hot your crockpot cooks.
  • Allow to cool completely before removing from the slow cooker and slicing. Enjoy!
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Recipe Notes:

  • You want to use an oval slow cooker for this recipe for the center may not set with a larger slow cooker.
  • The banana bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 days in a zip top bag or airtight container

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 651IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Lisbeth says

      May 17, 2023 at 10:21 pm

      How much is a cup of butter in grams? Greetings from Denmark

      Reply
    2. Paco says

      April 27, 2023 at 7:42 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for your recipes from Spain , they are great!!!
      I have used two bananas and one apple, yummy!!
      Best regards to you.

      Reply
    3. Erin says

      April 23, 2023 at 11:29 am

      Is there anything else you can use besides buttermilk? I’ve never heard of it before.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 23, 2023 at 3:52 pm

        You can use one cup of milk and a teaspoon of lemon juice or white vinegar.

        Reply
    4. Henry says

      April 15, 2023 at 5:43 pm

      Haven’t tried it yet. How old must the bananas be. Some people say on it’s way of getting bad. close to throwing them out. Ripe will do? Thank you

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 15, 2023 at 6:49 pm

        You can make this with ripe bananas! Just as long as they’re not too green to peel. It will be just fine.

        Reply
    5. Lynn Unangst says

      April 15, 2023 at 3:12 pm

      Please test this is a round crockpot.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 15, 2023 at 4:29 pm

        I don’t test my desserts in round crockpot, they tend to burn on the edges before being done in the center. I apologize.

        Reply
    6. Anonymous says

      April 15, 2023 at 11:17 am

      If using a crock pot liner bag, do you need to spray the inside of the bag? how do you make buttermilk for a third of a cup, using white vinegar? Thank You.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 15, 2023 at 2:44 pm

        No need to spray the inside of the bag. I would use 1/3 cup milk with one teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice.

        Reply
    7. Daisy says

      April 15, 2023 at 9:08 am

      Can a 4 quart CP be used?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 15, 2023 at 2:45 pm

        Yes, as long as it’s oval. I have not tested in a round crockpot, I’m unsure if it will set in the middle.

        Reply

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