Last Updated on February 6, 2022
A twist on a classic dessert, this easy banana bread without eggs is so delicious your whole family will be asking for more. Using just a few ingredients you likely already have in the house, this banana bread is a favorite among many. Your friends and family will love how tasty this simple dessert is.
Fortunately, this recipe requires no prior baking experience to make. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you will have this mouthwatering dessert in no time. Whether for a party, potluck or just to fulfill your sweet tooth craving, this is a wonderful recipe.
What is Banana Bread?
Banana bread becomes a popular dessert in America starting in the early 20th century. Thanks to the development of refrigeration, Americans were able to have bananas readily accessible. In addition to being a popular breakfast item, bananas quickly became a popular ingredient for desserts.
In addition to bread, bananas were also used for puddings and cakes. When the Great Depression happened, people were desperate to come up with new ways to use up all their food to avoid any wasting. People quickly learned that over ripped bananas were great for making bread.
The over-ripeness gives the bread a sweet flavor while providing a moist and tender texture. Today, banana bread still remains one of the most loved desserts. It is the most searched for bread recipe, as people can’t resist its delicious taste.
What You Need to Make This Eggless Banana Bread
Ingredients
To prepare this easy banana bread without eggs recipe, you will need:
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup all-vegetable shortening, or Cacao Butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Equipment
To prepare this recipe, you will need a:
- Large bowl
- Electric mixer
- Medium bowl
- Cooking spray
- 9×5 inch baking pan
- Wire rack
Step By Step Instructions
Step One: Preheat the Oven and Grease the Pan
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease the pan with cooking spray.
Step Two: Cream the Sugar and Shortening
Using an electric mixer, cream the brown sugar and shortening, or butter, together for five minutes. If using shortening, the mixture will not be smooth.
Step Three: Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the cinnamon and nutmeg in if desired.
Step Four: Add the Dry Ingredients and Banana
Mash up the banana thoroughly. Alternate adding the mashed banana and dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Beat after every addition.
Mix in chocolate chips or chopped nuts if desired. The batter will be thick.
Step Five: Bake the Eggless Banana Bread
Carefully add the banana bread mixture to the greased baking pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes, checking with a toothpick until it comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before moving it onto a wire rack.
Unfortunately, banana bread can dry out easily. For this recipe, check the bread at 40 minutes with a toothpick to see if it is done. If the toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done. If there are lots of crumbs on the toothpick, continue baking for up to five more minutes, checking periodically to see if it is done.
Whether you add mix-ins or not, this banana bread will taste delicious. This simple recipe is easy to make for people of any age, so get the family together and start baking!
Though chocolate chips and chopped nuts are popular mix-ins, you can also add in other toppings. Dried fruit, maple syrup, chocolate hazelnut spread, caramel, and fresh fruits all taste amazing when added to your homemade banana bread.
Tips and Tricks
When making banana bread, you will want to use overly ripe bananas. Those that have lots of brown spots are ideal for baking. When a banana develops more spots it gains a sweeter taste and will give your desserts a stronger banana flavor.
If you don’t have any overripe bananas, you could put some in a brown paper bag for a few days or use the oven method. With the oven method, bake unpeeled bananas for 15-20 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow them to cool before peeling and then add them to your bread mix.
If you don’t have all-purpose flour, you can also use whole wheat flour or even cake flour. Be sure to note that whole wheat flour will make a denser bread and cake flour will make a lighter bread.
If you don’t want to use brown sugar, you can use granulated sugar instead. However, brown sugar does give it more of a molasses flavor in addition to making it darker in color.
Be sure not to over mix the batter before baking it. When you over mix, the batter will develop air pockets that will affect the texture. A batter that has been over mixed will result in a tough bread, unlike the moist, tender bread loved by many.
If it turns out dry, you can add a layer of simple syrup to the top. Simple syrup is made from one part water and one part sugar. A thin coating on top will provide your bread with moisture and help prevent it from drying out any more.
Easy Banana Bread Without Eggs Recipe
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- Cooking spray
- 9×5 inch baking pan
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup shortening or butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg optional
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease the pan with cooking spray.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the brown sugar and shortening, or butter, together for five minutes. If using shortening, the mixture will not be smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the cinnamon and nutmeg in if desired.
- Mash up the banana thoroughly. Alternate adding the mashed banana and dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Beat after every addition.
- Mix in chocolate chips or chopped nuts if desired. The batter will be thick.
- Carefully add the banana bread mixture to the greased baking pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes, checking with a toothpick until it comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before moving it onto a wire rack.
- Unfortunately, banana bread can dry out easily. For this recipe, check the bread at 40 minutes with a toothpick to see if it is done. If the toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done. If there are lots of crumbs on the toothpick, continue baking for up to five more minutes, checking periodically to see if it is done.
Notes
- When making banana bread, you will want to use overly ripe bananas. Those that have lots of brown spots are ideal for baking. When a banana develops more spots it gains a sweeter taste and will give your desserts a stronger banana flavor.
- If you don’t have any overripe bananas, you could put some in a brown paper bag for a few days or use the oven method. With the oven method, bake unpeeled bananas for 15-20 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow them to cool before peeling and then add them to your bread mix.
- If you don’t have all-purpose flour, you can also use whole wheat flour or even cake flour. Be sure to note that whole wheat flour will make a denser bread and cake flour will make a lighter bread.
- If you don’t want to use brown sugar, you can use granulated sugar instead. However, brown sugar does give it more of a molasses flavor in addition to making it darker in color.
- Be sure not to over mix the batter before baking it. When you over mix, the batter will develop air pockets that will affect the texture. A batter that has been over mixed will result in a tough bread, unlike the moist, tender bread loved by many.
- If it turns out dry, you can add a layer of simple syrup to the top. Simple syrup is made from one part water and one part sugar. A thin coating on top will provide your bread with moisture and help prevent it from drying out any more.
A Delicious Egg-Free Dessert
Whether you choose not to eat eggs for dietary reasons, or simply don’t have any eggs in the house, this banana bread recipe is perfect for you. Flavorful, moist and tender, this recipe is a must-have for banana lovers. Add in different spices or your favorite mix-ins to make a scrumptious treat.
Your family and friends will love this tasty recipe. It is also simple to make, so its a great way for everyone in the family to bake together. It is ideal for potlucks, dinner parties or family gatherings.
With the ability to make it with no eggs or dairy, it is a great treat for those with food allergies. With just a few simple ingredients, you will have a wonderful dessert in no time.
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