Wait?! You can make desserts in the Instant Pot?! You sure can! This Instant Pot Banana Bread will become your favorite new Instant Pot Dessert! Perfect for camping trips, pot lucks or anywhere there is not an oven!
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I am sure you are wondering why you would make bread in an Instant Pot versus the oven. Here are a few scenarios or reasons that you might want to pin this recipe because it will come in handy!
When to Use an Instant Pot:
- Camping Trips. If you have electric but not an oven this bread is perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Church Events or Bake Sales. The IP is portable so you can take it to group or church functions and all you need is a plug to make this delicious bread to share!
- Don’t heat up your house! It’s summer. It’s hot outside. You really don’t want to heat up the whole oven for a loaf of bread that will, in turn, heat up your house. This Instant Pot Banana Bread will save the day!
Any recipe that is a moist (gah, that word!) bread or cake works great in the Instant Pot because you are essentially baking it using steam.
This bread is soft and dense and we like it for breakfast and also it is sweet enough for dessert. I have even made this with only 1/4 cup of sugar and it was awesome. The sugar amount is dependent on how ripe and sweet your bananas are.
Important Tips for Instant Pot Banana Bread:
- The paper towel and aluminum foils are necessary. The foil keeps the steam from the IP from soaking your bread and the paper towel collects any steam released from the bread ingredients during cooking.
- Not all loaf pans will fit inside the Instant Pot. These Fat Daddio Pans fit perfectly! All the Fat Daddio Pans on my must-have accessories post will work great!
The Best Instant Pot Banana Bread Recipe
Instant Pot Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 each bananas, extra ripe work best
- 1 1/2 cups All Purpose lour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 each egg, large, beaten
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Using butter or cooking spray, coat a 4 x 8 loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, mash bananas with a fork.
- Add butter, egg and vanilla extract and mix.
- Add salt, baking soda and sugar to banana mixture and mix well.
- Mix in flour 1/2 cup at a time.
- Pour the banana bread mixture into your prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to level the batter out.
- Cover loaf pan with a paper towel and then cover with aluminum foil.
- Add 1 cup water to your Instant Pot. Insert the Trivet (provided with purchase of Instant Pot) and place your foil covered loaf pan inside the Instant Pot.
- Place and secure lid and make sure vent is set to "sealing".
- Turn Instant Pot to Manual and 50 minutes. When timer ends, carefully quick release the valve.
- Carefully remove loaf pan from the Instant Pot and place on wire cooling rack for 5 minutes.
- Rremove bread from loaf pan and continue to cool on wire rack.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- If using oven, Preheat Oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare pan and batter the same as above.
- No need to cover the batter with paper towel or foil.
- Bake for 55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
- Let rest 5 minutes and then remove from pan and continue to cool.
Nutrition Estimate
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Comments & Reviews
April says
i’m beginning to think you really can make anything in an IP! thanks for the yummy recipe was a hit!
Irene says
With all the new kitchen gadgets out now I’m starting to run out of room on my counter! I just started hearing about the Instant Pot. I will be looking into,that! Saving this recipe for sure!
Cheryl Spangenberg says
I can tell you Irene that it replaced my slow cooker and my rice maker! I think you will love it!
Dini says
Oh my goodness! What can’t the Instant post do? This banana bread looks absolutely delicious!
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Right Dini! I just love it!
Dona says
Hiya, girl!! It’s been a while since I’ve commented! Ah, but have no fear, I’m still lurking around!! This sounds so good!! Will definitely try it. Love my IP! Dona
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Dona! I have missed you! I love my IP too! It saves my rear on many occasions when I need deliciousness fast! I hope you are doing well! xo
Amy says
Turned out fantastic! Thank you!!!
Cheryl Spangenberg says
You’re welcome! I am so happy Amy!
Stacy says
What if I used canning jars instead of pans? How long would it take to cook?
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Stacy I honestly have no idea?!
Louise says
Can I use a 3” x 6” push pan instead of the loaf pan?
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Yes you can Louise!
Louise says
Thank you!!
Gina says
Can you use a Corning Ware round dish for this? I’ve used it for cheesecake in the instant pot
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Yes Gina, any oven save dish can be used in the IP as long as it fits of course!
Vonda says
I have been craving some homemade banana bread, but have been too lazy and then happenstance… I stumble across your recipe on Pinterest.
So, my bread is in the instapot and I’m hoping that it comes as lovely as yours. I had to use a round dish. What IP are you using, I have a 6qt?
Cathy says
My IP does not have a “manual” setting. Should I use ” pressure cook”?
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Hi Cathy! You are correct, “pressure cook” is the same as “manual”!
DelilahT says
On pressure cook,mine was not done in the middle. I should have been on high,not medium
Abbie says
What size instant pot was used for this recipe? I have the 6qt and am trying to find the correct size bread pan.
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Abbie this is a 6 qt as well. You can find links to all the accessories I use here: https://www.thatswhatchesaid.net/must-have-instant-pot-accessories/
barbara w says
how do you adjust this to use “egg bites” type molds for banana bread bites? Thanks in advance!
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Hi Barbara. I honestly have no idea. I have never attempted this bread in bite form. The recipe would remain the same but I would think you would lessen the cook time since the IP cook times is based on “size”. I have no idea what that lessened time would be though.
mary challis says
I tried the banana bread in my instant pot, and I was truly amazed. I did not have a loaf pan, but made it in a pot with a lid and vent holes on top. It turned out so moist and wonderful. I would highly recommend this to everyone.
Cheryl Spangenberg says
So glad you loved it Mary!
Brenda says
I love this recipe! I can’t mess it up. I add orange zest, or grated carrot, or, this time, a handful of frozen strawberries. Comes out beautifully every time.
Thanks!
Cheryl Spangenberg says
I love to hear that Brenda!!
Leticia says
As I have an egg allergy, I subbed a flax ‘egg’. Otherwise followed recipe exactly. Turned out great – and my family ate it too quickly to snap a picture. Next time!
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Great to hear Leticia! So happy you all loved it and thanks for sharing about the flax ‘egg’! Great to know to pass on to other readers!
Jennifer says
Hello, Just came across this awesome recipe via Pinterest and have been jonesing for some banana bread, homemade of course . Do you know if I can use frozen from fresh bananas? I have three in the freezer that riped early. Would I thaw it out first and follow recipe you think? Thanks so much.
Cheryl Spangenberg says
I have never tried it. I would definitely thaw them first because you need to be able to mash them up very well. Let me know how it goes!
Terry-Ann Duitman says
Learning new things I can do in my instant pot. I made the banana bread and it was great. My only issue was the paper towel stuck to my loaf. I had to peel it off.
Jennifer Schneider says
Thank you so much for your fast response. I was thinking that too, I could just thaw and mash. I will certainly let you know how it all turns out 4
Rebecca says
Hi! I’m going to try this recipe since its almost 100* today and I don’t want to heat my oven. Do you know if I can stack two loaf pans in the instant pot? One on top of the other. Thank you so much.
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Hi Rebecca! Yes, you can fit two if you are using the Fat Daddio’s pans! I just set them in the pot perpendicular to each other!
Eileen M McGrail says
Could you use this recipe for Zucchini Bread?
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Hi Eileen, I have no idea? I have honestly never maid zucchini bread. I am sure you can use this cooking method but as far as converting this recipe, I have no idea?
Cindy says
Every time I make this the inside is still mushy. What am I doing wrong?
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Hi Cindy, are you using the same loaf pans as I am or different? Also, where are you located (you don’t have to post that here) but different locations and altitudes can affect cooking times, that whole science thing PV=nRT, lol. So you may need to cook for longer if you are at a different altitude as I am.
Laura in OR says
What are you meaning when you say “3 each bananas” and “1 each egg” as I’m a bit confused with the wording. I’m going to make this recipe and I don’t want to mess it up. Help! ♀️
Cheryl Spangenberg says
3 bananas and 1 egg. My old recipe card program required a unit and my new one does not but the old stuff carries over! I have not updated everything yet because…TIME, lol!