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    Instant Pot Banana Bread (Quick and Easy)

    Updated: Oct 25, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · 31 Comments

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    Instant pot banana bread is the perfect way to cook up the classic treat we all love. It comes out perfectly every time. Instant pot banana bread cooks evenly and comes out moist thanks to the cooking environment created by using a pressure cooker.

    Banana bread is very comforting. Slathered with a healthy layer of butter makes it even better. I am going to show you my instant pot banana bread recipe that is soft, moist, and loaded with flavor, and makes some delicious banana bread.

    banana-bread-finished-cut

    Banana Bread Instant Pot

    Banana bread has been a staple in homes since the dawn of time. My family has been making it on a regular basis for most of my life. I can remember the whole house smelling of banana bread when I was a kid. Having this bread as a dessert was always a treat.

    Bananas are common on every kitchen counter in America. Great for smoothies, cereal, and snacks. Bananas are a versatile food when you think about it.

    I buy at least a few bananas at the store each week. Some weeks I have leftover bananas and they get too ripe.

    I was brainstorming about how I could use these ripe bananas because I do not like to waste food. Especially these days with food being so expensive. One day it hit me what to do with the leftover bananas. We make banana bread, of course.

    Jump to:
    • Banana Bread Instant Pot
    • What Can I Make with Overripe Bananas?
    • Banana Bread Variations
    • How to Make Instant Pot Banana Bread
    • How to Make Instant Pot Banana Bread
    • Air Fryer Banana Bread Cooking Instructions
    • Ideas for Leftover Banana Bread
    • Instant Pot Easy Banana Bread

    What Can I Make with Overripe Bananas?

    Banana bread is the perfect way to use up all those overripe bananas that you would normally just throw out. These ripened bananas may not be the best for eating. Although the higher sugar content of ripe bananas makes them really shine in banana bread.

    Banana Bread Variations

    Banana bread is delicious on its own, and it makes the perfect quick breakfast or snack at any time of day. Don’t just stop at plain banana bread, though. There’s so much you can do to step it up with banana bread. Below is a list of extra ingredients that can take your banana bread to the next level.

    Nuts

    You can add any kind of nut for some crunch in your banana bread. Pecans, Walnuts, Almonds, Pistachios, and are great additions.

    Chocolate Chips

    Chocolate chips also make a great addition to your banana bread. Milk chocolate morsels are a classic, but you can also add in semi-sweet or dark morsels. Get creative and try butterscotch or even toffee. The mellow banana flavor works well with these flavors.

    Dried Fruit

    Believe it or not, dried fruit is excellent in banana bread. Tiny morsels of cranberries or blueberries are delicious. Raisins are a tasty add in as well.

    When adding dried fruit to the batter use about 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup. Add to the bowl mix into the batter before pouring into the loaf pan.

    Spices

    Adding some spices to your banana bread is another way of kicking your banana bread skills up a notch. Space is like nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamon and even cloves are great additions. When using the spices go light on them as to not overpower the bread. You can use them individually or mix them together.

    How to Make Instant Pot Banana Bread

    Banana bread is prepared exactly the same as traditional oven-baked banana bread. The methods and ingredients used are identical, it’s only the cooking method that is different.

    The moist heat inside the pressure cooker makes for a wonderful cooking environment. This guarantees a perfectly baked, moist banana bread that everyone in the family will love.

    ready to eat instant pot banana bread

    Ingredients Needed to Make Banana Bread

    • Bananas
    • All Purpose Flour
    • Butter
    • Sugar
    • Brown Sugar
    • Eggs
    • Vanilla
    • Baking Soda
    • Baking Powder
    • Cinnamon
    • Salt

      Full List of Ingredients and Measurements in Recipe Card

    How to Make Instant Pot Banana Bread

    Making Instant Pot banana bread doesn’t require any special prep. You’ll prepare the banana mixture in the same way that you would for your oven baked banana bread. It’s an incredibly easy process that even beginners can do.

    Ovveripe bananas for use in pressure cooker banana bread

    Step 1 – Smash the Bananas

    Place bananas in a medium bowl. Using a fork, mash up your overripe bananas. You want the mashed banana to look like the photo so it mixes easily with the other batter ingredients.

    Smashed bananas for Instant Pot banana bread

    Step 2 – Combine Your Ingredients

    Once your bananas are mashed to an even consistency combine with the remaining dry ingredients. Mix just until everything is well combined and you have a batter.

    There may be some lumps and that is good. It adds texture. Remember, do not overmix the batter.

    If you’ve chosen to add something like nuts or chocolate chips, now is the time to mix them into the batter. Using a spatula, gently fold the add ins into the batter.

    Instant Pot banana bread batter

    3 – Bake in the Instant Pot

    Place a cup of water in the Instant Pot. Add the trivet to the bottom.

    Pour your batter into a springform cake pan. Cover with foil. Place the baking pan on top of the trivet.

    Place lid on the Instant Pot. Turn valve to the seal position. Pressure cook 70 to 75 minutes on HIGH pressure.

    When cooking time is complete DO NOT QUICK RELEASE PRESSURE. Let pressure cooker Natural Pressure Release for 20 minutes then release pressure.

    Covered sprinform pan read for the Instant Pot

    Cool and Serve

    TIP: The banana bread is done cooking when you can insert a toothpick and remove it cleanly. If not return to Instant pot for a few more minutes of cooking time.

    Let your banana bread cool after removing it from the Instant Pot. This pressure cooker banana bread is always a family hit. It is so moist and loaded with flavor.

    This has always been one of my favorite banana bread recipes. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family.

    Baked Instant Pot banana bread ready to cool

    Air Fryer Banana Bread Cooking Instructions

    Since I created this recipe I have been messing around making it also in the air fryer. So I figured I would update this recipe and include directions for making an air fryer recipe for banana bread. Air frying banana bread comes out absolutely fantastic.

    If you do not have a pan that fits in your air fryer I have linked to one below in the kitchen essentials. If you have a 7 inch springform pan that is what I used. Any 7 inch pan with work. As long as the pan fits in the air fryer you are good to go.

    The process of making the banana bread in the air fryer is the same. Below is the correct cooking time and temperature that I find success in the air fryer.

    There is one thing that I like to do when making this banana bread recipe in the air fryer. I like to sprinkle brown sugar on top of the batter before baking. This creates a nice crunchy top crust texture on the the top.

    This trick does NOT work for the Instant Pot version due to the moist heat.

    Air Fryer Cooking Time and Temperature

    Preheat Air Fryer to 310 Degrees
    Place Banana Bread in the pan in Air Fryer
    Do Not Cover the pan with foil if cooking in an air fryer
    Cook Banana Bread for 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick in center comes out clean.

    air fryer banana bread finished

    Ideas for Leftover Banana Bread

    • Banana Bread French Toast
    • Cut into Cubes and use in an Ice Cream Sundae
    • Banana Bread Bread Pudding

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    Kitchen Essentials and Items Used in Recipe

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
    Instant Pot 5252051 Official Springform Pan, 7.5-Inch
    365 Everyday Value, Organic All-Purpose Flour, 5 lb
    365 Everyday Value, Organic Ground Cinnamon, 1.9 oz

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    Instant Pot Easy Banana Bread

    Instant Pot Banana Bread is moist sweet and flavorful and easy to prepare in just 5 easy steps.
    5 from 15 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 220kcal
    Author: Matt Freund

    Ingredients

    • 3 Over Ripe Bananas Mashed
    • 1/3 Cup Melted Butter
    • 3/4 Cup Sugar I Used Cane Sugar
    • 1 Egg Whisked
    • 1 tsp. Baking Soda
    • 1 tsp. Baking Powder
    • 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
    • 1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
    • 1/3 tsp. Salt
    • 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar to Sprinkle Top before baking.
    • 1 1/2 Cups Unbleached All Purpose Flour
    • 1 1/2 Cups Water (For Instant Pot)

    Instructions

    Step 1

    • Grease a 7 in Springform cake pan with some butter.
    • Use about 2 Tbsp. Of Sugar to sprinkle the greased pan. (Optional)

    Step 2

    • In a bowl mash the bananas. I use a fork to mash.

    Step 3

    • Mix in all other ingredients and mix by hand until it is all incorporated and looks like batter. Do not over mix. Some lumps is ok.
    • Use a rubber or silicone spatula to get all the batter into the springform pan.
    • Smooth out ingredients in pan with spatula to spread even.
    • Leave about 2 inches from top of pan.

    Step 4

    • Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil.
    • Place 1 1/2 cups water in Instant Pot
    • Place Trivet in Instant Pot
    • Place Springform Pan in Instant Pot
    • Put Lid on Instant Pot and Turn valve to SEAL

    Step 5

    • Cook on High Pressure 70 to 75 Minutes.
    • Natural Pressure Release 20 Minutes.
    • Do Toothpick Test. (Make sure toothpick comes out clean)

    Remove and Let Cool

    • Remove from Instant Pot
    • Let cool 15-20 Minutes.
    • Remove from Springform Pan

    Oven Baked Banana Bread Instructions

    • The process for preparing this recipe in the oven is basically the same. Use a 9 inch loaf pan instead or you can use a 7 inch springform. Follow step 1 thru 3 exactly the same.
      Preheat oven to 350 Degrees
      Bake 45 to 55 minutes. Remember to do toothpick test to check for doneness.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 220kcal
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    Comments

    1. Matt Miller

      June 13, 2020 at 7:46 pm

      I guess my bananas were on the large side…I didn’t want to overfill the soringform pan, so I had enough to do a good mini loaf pan. Took about 30 minutes @350°F.
      Looks good 👍

      I’ll give a rating after I can taste the one still cooking, in the IP.

      Reply
      • Matt

        June 14, 2020 at 1:33 am

        I’m sure you’ll dig it. It’s surprising how good banana bread is out of the instant pot.

        Reply
    2. Matt

      June 18, 2020 at 4:24 pm

      5 stars
      This is a new favorite

      Reply
    3. Bunnie

      June 29, 2020 at 1:02 am

      5 stars
      I made mine for the first-time tonight! It was a delicious! It came out super moist, more like cake than bread. I will definitely be making this again!

      Reply
      • Matt

        July 02, 2020 at 8:39 pm

        Yes, it is yummy. I am glad that you enjoyed it. The Instant Pot makes things so moist.

        Reply
    4. Mike

      June 29, 2020 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome banana bread! Great job, Matt!

      Reply
      • Matt

        July 02, 2020 at 8:38 pm

        Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    5. Diane

      September 23, 2020 at 6:08 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent! I added some Choco Chips as well. This is my fav banana bread recipe so far. Thx so much!

      Reply
      • Matt

        September 24, 2020 at 9:32 pm

        Aww. That’s great. What a nice review. I am so glad that you enjoyed it. I been wanting to do it with chocolate chips myself. If you have an air fryer try it in there too. It is great too.

        Reply
    6. Valarie Smith

      October 12, 2020 at 7:48 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this yesterday in my air fryer. Turned out perfect, nice and moist.

      Reply
      • Matt

        October 13, 2020 at 9:52 pm

        Good job. Glad you like it. Thanks for the nice comment.

        Reply
    7. Sherry Selleck

      January 03, 2021 at 2:06 am

      5 stars
      Just made this, threw in butterscotch chips and used fryer lid (1st time baking with that). Came out so good! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Matt

        January 04, 2021 at 10:05 pm

        Oh that sounds good. GLad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the nice complement. Happy New Year.

        Matty.

        Reply
    8. Grace

      February 26, 2021 at 3:56 pm

      5 stars
      You really bake it for 45 min?

      Reply
      • Matt

        March 05, 2021 at 12:13 am

        Well that’s what I baked it for. But the general technique is it’s done with a toothpick comes out clean

        Reply
    9. Dez

      March 22, 2021 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      I made it the way he said and even added his optional’s and it came out amazing!! It was the perfect about of batter and ingredients and tastes amazing. So much easier and better in the instant pot!! Delicious!

      Reply
      • Matt

        March 24, 2021 at 12:03 am

        Good job. Glad you enjoyed.

        Matty.

        Reply
    10. Arlene

      May 16, 2021 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      Made this the other day! It’s legit. My family was so surprised at how good it looked and how delicious it was.

      Reply
      • Matt

        May 20, 2021 at 6:31 pm

        Thats great. Good job. I love banana bread.

        Matty

        Reply
    11. Jon

      May 29, 2021 at 1:56 am

      My air fryer lid for my Instant Pot has an option for a bake setting. If I wish to cook it with the air fryer instead of pressure cooking, should I use air fry setting or bake setting?

      Reply
      • Matt

        June 01, 2021 at 7:32 pm

        The truth is I am not familiar with your air fryer. Although either one should work. If it were me I would go with the air fryer setting. Make sure to check doneness with a toothpick. When it pulls out clean it’s done. Hope that helps.

        Matty.

        Reply
    12. Jon

      May 30, 2021 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      This is THE BEST banana bread I’ve ever made, so good! I air fried it in my Instant Pot Duo Crisp (air fryer lid) and was perfect at 45 minutes (40 was just not quite done enough). The brown sugar coating on top makes it even better and the top of the banana bread has a nice crispness to it. Super easy and tasty!

      Reply
      • Matt

        June 01, 2021 at 7:30 pm

        Glad to hear about your success. Thanks for the review.

        Matty.

        Reply
      • Diane Steinbruegge

        July 10, 2022 at 4:16 am

        Did you use air fryer setting or bake setting?

        Reply
        • Matt

          July 15, 2022 at 8:51 pm

          I just punch in the temp and time.

          Reply
    13. Cathy

      June 04, 2021 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      Never baked in my instant pot before. This was amazing, so moist and tasty. I added some dried fruit too. Will definitely be making it again. Thanks for the recipe..

      Reply
      • Matt

        June 07, 2021 at 5:26 pm

        I had the same reaction when I started baking in the IP.

        Matty.

        Reply
    14. Sharon

      February 11, 2023 at 2:44 am

      5 stars
      Great easy recipe, thank you! I added chopped walnuts into the mix and it was a really nice addition.

      Reply
      • Matt

        February 13, 2023 at 10:42 am

        I’m glad to hear that you like the banana bread. I like your edition of the nuts. Sometimes I change it up and add different ingredients. Peanut butter is also a good addition for something different.

        Reply
    15. Robin

      July 07, 2024 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      I made this in my instant pot and it came out perfect. Even though it takes longer than the oven, I prefer using my instant pot because it doesn’t heat up the house. I reduced the sugar to 1/2 cup. Next time I will add walnuts.

      Reply
      • Matt

        July 16, 2024 at 11:14 am

        So glad to hear that you liked it. I like using the instant pot because everything comes out so moist. It’s also good in the air fryer. I think directions for that are in the same post if you have one of those. I change it up once in a while between the two. Walnuts is always a good add on.

        Matty.

        Reply
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