Banana bread has been a sweet staple in homes for decades. There’s even a National Banana Bread Day here in the U.S. on February 23rd. We love our banana bread.
There’s nothing sweeter than a piece of freshly baked banana bread and a glass of milk. Plus, it gives you something to do with those too ripe bananas that are left sitting on your counter turning brown.
We have yet to meet someone that doesn’t like this delicious treat. So, we decided to share our two best bread machine banana bread recipes as well as a gluten-free option with you. There’s a recipe for everybody!
The Best Bread Machine Banana Bread Recipe
For this best bread machine banana bread recipe, you’ll need to use the “cake” setting on your bread machine.
Quick note: Sour cream seems like a strange food to add to a sweet bread like banana bread but it will make your banana bread super moist and give it a bit of a kick.
So, let’s get started on some tasty banana bread!
- 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons of nutmeg
- 1/2 cup of softened or melted butter
- 1/4 cup of sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 or 3 ripe large bananas, mashed (should equal out to about 2 cups)
- 1/3 cup of walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/3 cup of raisins (optional)
Before getting started, make sure that every ingredient is at room temperature.
- Start with the wet ingredients first, unless your bread machine manual specifies otherwise. Add the butter, sour cream, vanilla, eggs, and mashed bananas into your bread machine.
- Next, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Select the “cake” setting.
- If you have a nut dispenser, use it for your walnuts and raisins. Otherwise, your machine will beep to let you know when to add them into the mix. If you add them too early, your machine might grind up these tasty extra bits for your bread.
If your bread machine doesn’t have a “cake” setting, try this method instead:
- Add the butter, sour cream, vanilla, eggs, and mashed bananas first.
- Next, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Select the “dough” setting on your bread machine. Let it go for about five minutes or until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Add the raisins and walnuts. Use the “dough” setting again but only let it mix for about three minutes, just enough time to mix them in.
- Smooth out the top of the bread with a spoon and make sure the mixture is spread from one end of the bread pan to the other.
- Lastly, select the “bake” option. Most bread machines have a baking cycle from 45 minutes to 50 minutes.
- When the machine is done baking, check to make sure the bread is done all the way through. I stick a fork into the middle of the bread. If there’s no batter on the fork when I pull it out, the bread is done. If there’s batter on the fork, bake for 10 more minutes.
The Best Bread Machine Banana Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe
If you prefer a sweeter banana bread instead of the spice-heavy recipe above, we have a fantastic banana chocolate chip bread recipe for you. Nobody can deny the delicious combination of chocolate and bananas.
Here’s our best bread machine banana chocolate chip bread recipe!
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of melted or softened butter (make sure it’s room temperature before you start)
- 1/4 cup of sour cream
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 2 or 3 ripe large bananas, mashed (it should equal about 2 cups)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup of chocolate chips
- Add the butter, sour cream, vanilla, mashed bananas, and beaten eggs into your bread machine.
- Once you’re done with the wet ingredients, add the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to your bread pan.
- Select the “bake” setting on your machine.
- If you have a nut dispenser, use it for your chocolate chips. Otherwise, your bread machine will beep when it’s time to add them into the mix.
The Best Bread Machine Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe
Like the recipe before, you’re going to want to use the “cake” setting on your bread machine for the best results. You don’t want to use the “Gluten-Free” setting on your machine.
Ready for some yummy gluten-free banana bread?
- 2 cups of gluten-free flour
- 1/2 cup of xanthan gum
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of melted or softened butter (make sure it’s room temperature before you start)
- 1/4 cup of sour cream
- 3 tablespoons of maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 2 or 3 ripe large bananas, mashed (should equal about 2 cups)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/3 cup of raisins (optional)
- Add the butter, sour cream, maple syrup, vanilla, mashed bananas, and eggs into your bread machine first.
- Next, add the flour, xanthan gum, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into your bread machine.
- Pick the “cake” setting.
- If you have a nut dispenser, use this for your raisins. Otherwise, wait until your bread machine beeps to let you know when it’s the best time to add them.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for the best banana bread recipes, we’ve got your back. These delicious recipes won’t disappoint. So, put those ripe bananas to use!
