Description

This Crock Pot Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful, and easy-to-make dessert that uses simple ingredients and requires no oven baking. Perfectly cooked in a slow cooker, this banana bread is enhanced with optional chocolate chips and nuts for added texture and richness. With a tender crumb and a golden-brown top, it’s a comforting treat ideal for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

2 large whole eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened and cubed
3 medium-sized bananas, mashed

Dry Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Optional Add-ins

1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans, chopped, optional)

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Instructions

Mix Butter, Eggs, and Sugar: In a bowl, combine the softened butter, whole eggs, and granulated sugar. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Add Leavening Agents and Flour: Stir in the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and one cup of the all-purpose flour. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
Incorporate Remaining Flour: Add the second cup of flour to the mixture, stirring until the batter becomes thick and consistent without any lumps.
Add Mashed Bananas: Mash the bananas well to a smooth consistency and fold them into the batter. Mix until fully incorporated, ensuring the banana flavor is evenly distributed.
Add Optional Mix-ins: If desired, gently fold in the chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts, giving an even distribution throughout the batter.
Prepare Crock Pot and Pour Batter: Butter the inside of a small crock pot dish to prevent sticking. Pour the batter into the prepared crock pot, smoothing the top as needed.
Cook the Banana Bread: Place the crock pot dish into a 6-quart crock pot and cook on the low setting for approximately 4 hours. The banana bread is done when the top is slightly brown and springs back when touched.

Notes

For best results, use ripe bananas to enhance flavor and moisture.
Do not open the crock pot lid during cooking to maintain temperature and ensure even baking.
You can substitute nuts based on preference or omit them for a nut-free version.
Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the banana bread to cool slightly before removing it from the crock pot for easier slicing.