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Instant Pot Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 slices
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Instant Pot Banana Bread is a moist, tender loaf bursting with classic banana flavor. Made effortlessly in the Instant Pot, this recipe delivers soft, perfectly cooked banana bread without the need to heat your oven, making it ideal for warm days or quick, fuss-free baking.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Optional Mix-ins

  • Chopped nuts
  • Chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Mash Bananas: In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, forming the moist, flavorful base of your bread.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil or melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas until fully combined.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to ensure even distribution.
  4. Form Batter: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined to avoid overworking the batter. Gently fold in any optional mix-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
  5. Prepare Pan: Grease a 7-inch round cake pan or loaf-style pan that fits inside your Instant Pot, then pour the batter into the pan. Cover the top loosely with aluminum foil to prevent condensation from dripping onto the bread.
  6. Set Up Instant Pot: Pour 1 1/2 cups of water into the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside to keep the bread pan elevated above the water.
  7. Cook Banana Bread: Place the prepared pan on the trivet, secure the Instant Pot lid, and set the valve to the sealing position.
  8. Pressure Cook: Cook on High Pressure for 55 minutes to allow the bread to fully cook and become tender.
  9. Release Pressure: Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release for any remaining pressure before opening the pot.
  10. Cool and Serve: Carefully remove the bread from the Instant Pot and let it cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts and maintain moisture.

Notes

  • Covering the pan with foil prevents condensation from dripping onto the bread, keeping the crust texture intact.
  • If the center of the bread is slightly underdone after pressure cooking, cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes using the same high-pressure setting.
  • Store banana bread at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate to maintain freshness for a longer period.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Bread / Dessert
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://kitchenmartha.com/instant-pot-banana-bread-recipe-2/