Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked banana bread, a classic treat that brings warmth and comfort to any occasion. This beloved quick bread is made with ripe bananas, flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and a touch of spices, resulting in a moist, flavorful loaf that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack. In this article, we present a collection of slow-cooker banana bread recipes that offer a unique and convenient way to enjoy this timeless classic.
From a traditional slow-cooker banana bread recipe that captures the essence of this beloved treat to variations that incorporate unique ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or even zucchini, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a moist and flavorful loaf that's sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, these slow-cooker banana bread recipes are easy to follow and guarantee a delicious outcome. So gather your ingredients, preheat your slow cooker, and embark on a culinary journey that will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked banana bread.
SLOW-COOKER BANANA BREAD
There's no better way to use your overripe bananas than in this slow cooker banana bread. Using Bisquick™ mix as the base makes assembly quick and easy.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 3h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spray 4- to 4 1/2-quart round slow cooker with cooking spray. Line bottom with cooking parchment paper, and spray again.
- In large bowl, stir bananas, sugar, melted butter, vanilla and eggs until well blended. Stir in Bisquick™ mix until well blended.
- Pour into slow cooker. Place folded, clean dish towel under cover of cooker. This will prevent condensation from dripping down onto bread. Cook on High heat setting 1 hour. Carefully remove slow cooker's ceramic insert, leaving cover on, and rotate insert 180 degrees. Continue to cook on High heat setting 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs. Transfer ceramic insert from cooker to cooling rack; uncover and let stand 15 minutes. Remove bread from ceramic insert to cooling rack. Peel off parchment paper. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW-COOKER BANANA BREAD
I love to use my slow cooker. I started to experiment with making bread in it so I wouldn't have to heat up my kitchen by turning on my oven. It's so easy and simple. I make this slow-cooker banana bread all the time. -Nicole Gackowski, Antioch, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 2h40m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place a piece of parchment paper into a 5-quart slow cooker, letting ends extend up sides. Grease paper with cooking spray. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Pour batter into prepared slow cooker. If desired, sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top of batter. Cover slow cooker with a double layer of white paper towels; place lid securely over towels. , Cook, covered, on high until bread is lightly browned, 2-1/2 to 3 hours. To avoid scorching, rotate slow cooker insert a half turn midway through cooking, lifting carefully with oven mitts. Remove bread from slow cooker using parchment to lift; cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SLOW COOKER BANANA BREAD
Beat the heat with this delicious Slow Cooker Banana Bread!
Provided by Six Sisters Stuff
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare your crockpot by buttering or using non stick cooking spray to coat the bottom half of the crockpot.
- In a bowl, stir together butter, sugar, and eggs, until well combined.
- Add baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to butter and sugar mixture.
- Stir in flour. The mixture will be a little dry at this point.
- Combine dough with mashed bananas and almonds, stir until well combined.
- Pour mixture into crockpot. Cover top of crockpot with 2-3 paper towels, and place the lid overtop. This will keep the bread moist while cooking.
- Cook on low for 4 hours. The top will be slightly browned when done and toothpick inserted in the middle will come out warm.
- After 4 hours, take a butter knife and run it along the edges of the bread to loosen the loaf. Flip it upsidedown onto a platter and let it cool. Enjoy!
SLOW-COOKER BOURBON BANANA BREAD
This banana bread is full of surprises. First, it's spiked with the flavors of bourbon, pecans and chocolate chips (topped with a bourbon glaze and more pecans for good measure). And because it's baked in your slow cooker, there's not need to heat up the oven.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 3h40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Grease bottom only of 3 1/2- to 4-quart round slow cooker with shortening or cooking spray. Sprinkle lightly with 2 teaspoons of the Bisquick mix.
- In large bowl, stir bananas, granulated sugar, 1/3 cup melted butter, 2 tablespoons bourbon, the vanilla and eggs until well blended. Stir in remaining Bisquick mix, the cinnamon, chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of the pecans until well blended. Pour into slow cooker.
- Cover; cook on High heat setting 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean. Turn off slow cooker; uncover, and remove ceramic base from cooker to cooling rack. Let cool 15 minutes.
- Loosen edge of bread with thin metal spatula. Remove bread from slow cooker to cooling rack. Cool 1 hour.
- In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth and consistency of thick syrup. Drizzle over top of bread. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 1 g
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make your banana bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a slow cooker liner: This will make cleanup a breeze. You can also grease the slow cooker insert with cooking spray.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours: This will give the banana bread time to cook through and develop a rich flavor.
- Let the banana bread cool before serving: This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker banana bread is a delicious and easy treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a warm and comforting loaf of banana bread in no time. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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