Easy Blender Banana Bread Recipe in Seconds

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This blender banana bread recipe changed everything for me. I used to hate making banana bread. All those bowls and the mess drove me crazy. Now I dump everything in my blender and boom, done in minutes.

Grandma made killer banana bread, sure. But she spent an hour doing it. This version takes maybe 10 minutes total before it goes in the oven. Same delicious result with way less hassle.

We swapped some ingredients to make it healthier. Coconut oil instead of butter. White whole wheat flour for extra nutrition. A better sugar option than white. Greek yogurt keeps everything super moist.

You dirty one blender and one pan. That’s it. No mountain of dishes in your sink afterward.

Why Making Blender Banana Bread Recipe Actually Works

Regular banana bread takes forever to make. You cream butter and sugar in one bowl. Mix the dry stuff in another bowl. Then carefully fold everything together without overmixing. Twenty minutes minimum before baking even starts.

This cuts everything down to five minutes flat. Your blender mixes it all in one shot. The blades pulverize everything into smooth batter. Zero lumps every single time.

Blending also whips air into the batter naturally. This makes a lighter, fluffier bread than hand mixing does. The loaf rises perfectly in the oven.

Cleanup? Under two minutes. Rinse your blender jar real quick. Maybe wipe down the counter. Done. No scrubbing crusty batter off multiple bowls and beaters.

You need a decent blender for this. A Vitamix or Blendtec handles thick batters easily. Regular blenders struggle with the consistency. Check our best Vitamix guide if you need help choosing.

Smart Ingredient Swaps for Better Nutrition

We changed a few things to boost the health factor. Coconut oil gives you healthy fats instead of processed oils. It adds a light tropical flavor that works great with bananas.

White whole wheat flour packs more fiber and nutrients. The taste stays identical to regular banana bread. Nobody can tell the difference in the final product.

Swapping white sugar lowers the glycemic impact big time. Natural sweetener, or coconut sugar will work perfectly. The ripe bananas already bring tons of sweetness anyway.

Greek yogurt is the real secret here. It keeps bread moist for days. Adds protein and probiotics, too. The slight tang balances all that sweetness nicely.

Easy Banana Bread Recipe

Blender Babes

This is an adapted classic banana bread recipe, made healthier by swapping some ingredients.

4.67 from 3 votes

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Course Quick Bread

Servings 1 loaf

Calories 2.292 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup pecans or walnuts pieces
• 1/4 cup sugar sucanat, or coconut palm sugar
• 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
• 2 eggs or egg substitute equivalent
• 2 small bananas or more if you LOVE banana!
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350˚F (176˚C). Spray an 8 1/2-inch x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
• Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a medium-size bowl. Set aside.
• Place eggs or substitute, coconut oil, yogurt, bananas, and vanilla into your jar in the order listed and secure lid.
• For Blendtec: Press the BATTERS button. Pour batter into dry ingredients and use a spatula to gently mix until just combined. If you have WILDSIDE jar, you can now add the dry ingredients and pulse to combine. Then add nuts and continue to pulse 1-3 times until combined.
• For Vitamix: Start on speed 1, turn machine on and slowly increase to speed 5. Blend for 10-15 seconds or until mixed. Pour batter into dry ingredients and mix gently by hand to combine.
• Stir nuts into batter, reserving some to sprinkle on top.
• Bake for 60 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
• All done! Enjoy!! Now take a photo, rate it, and share your accomplishments! 🙂 Tag @BlenderBabes & #BlenderBabes

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 2.292kcalCarbohydrates: 232.1gProtein: 51.4gFat: 133gSaturated Fat: 56.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 65.6gCholesterol: 377mgSodium: 3.798mgFiber: 31.8gSugar: 96g

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Health Perks Packed Into Every Slice

Bananas bring serious nutrition to this bread. They contain flavonoids and polyphenolics that sound fancy. Really, they’re just powerful antioxidants. Your body uses these to fight cell damage.

Lutein and zeaxanthin help your eyes stay healthy. Beta and alpha carotenes turn into vitamin A. You get all these good compounds in every slice.

Making this blender banana bread recipe preserves nutrients better than traditional mixing. Less heat exposure during prep keeps vitamins intact. Quick blending doesn’t destroy beneficial compounds.

Potassium Does Amazing Things

One medium banana has 467 mg of potassium. This mineral controls your heart rate. It regulates blood pressure naturally, too. Your heart needs a steady potassium intake to function properly.

Women especially benefit from potassium during certain times of the month. It reduces bloating and water retention fast. Regular potassium intake helps with cramping issues.

That same banana contains only one mg of sodium. Perfect for anyone watching sodium intake. The high potassium to low sodium ratio supports cardiovascular health.

Athletes love bananas for recovery after workouts. Potassium prevents muscle cramps and soreness. Eat a slice after exercise to help recovery. Add some protein powder for even better results.

Other Nutrients That Help Your Body

Bananas give you about 28% of your daily vitamin B6 needs. This vitamin prevents anemia by helping red blood cells. It also works against coronary artery disease.

Coconut oil adds medium-chain triglycerides to the mix. These healthy fats fuel your brain and boost energy. Your body processes them totally differently from regular fats.

Whole wheat flour has way more antioxidants than white flour. The bran and germ stay in during processing. Every bite delivers extra fiber and nutrients.

Greek yogurt brings probiotics for gut health. Healthy gut bacteria support your immune system naturally. The protein helps keep blood sugar stable, too.

Getting Perfect Results Every Single Time

A few simple tricks guarantee great results. The order you add stuff to your blender really matters. Liquids always go first, so blades move freely.

Follow this order for the best results:

1. Add wet stuff first (bananas, eggs, yogurt, melted oil)
2. Blend until totally smooth
3. Put the dry ingredients on top
4. Pulse just until mixed (stop when combined)

Blending for too long develops gluten in the flour. This makes tough, dense bread instead of tender, fluffy bread. Stop the second you don’t see dry flour anymore.

Mistakes That Ruin Your Blender Banana Bread Recipe

Don’t use bananas that aren’t ripe enough. They won’t blend smoothly and taste less sweet. Wait for lots of brown spots on the peel.

Grease your pan really well to prevent sticking. Coat every surface with coconut oil or butter. Get the corners where batter loves to stick.

Check your baking soda expiration date first. Old baking soda stops working over time. Your bread won’t rise with expired leavening.

Oven temps vary like crazy between models. Get an oven thermometer to know the real temperature. Many ovens run 25 degrees off what the dial says.

Fun Ways to Mix Up the Recipe

The basic version tastes great on its own. Adding extras creates totally new flavors, though. Each variation brings something different to enjoy.

Try these options when you want variety:

• Chocolate chip (mix in dark chocolate chips)
• Walnut crunch (fold in chopped walnuts)
• Blueberry burst (add fresh or frozen berries)
• Peanut butter swirl (blend in peanut butter)
• Cinnamon sugar (swirl cinnamon through batter)

Keep the same easy blender method for all variations. Just add your extras at the very end. Pulse once or twice to spread them around.

Our 21-Day Clean Eating Program has tons more healthy baking recipes. You learn how to make better versions of your favorite treats.

Your Blender Does Way More Than Smoothies

Blenders handle all kinds of baking jobs super fast. Learning these techniques opens up new possibilities. Your kitchen life gets so much easier.

Pancake and waffle batter come together in seconds. No lumps or weird texture to deal with. Check our quick pancake recipes for weekend breakfast ideas.

Muffins work great with this same method. Everything stays identical to banana bread. Just change the baking time for smaller portions. Our muffin recipes use this exact technique.

Even gluten-free stuff blends perfectly. The powerful blades mix alternative flours better than stirring by hand. You get way better texture in the final product.

Our eBook bundle includes hundreds of blender recipes. Breakfast, snacks, desserts, everything. All using the simple techniques you just learned.

Ready to Simplify Your Banana Bread Routine

This blender banana bread recipe becomes automatic after making it twice. You memorize the steps and ingredients fast. Soon you won’t even need the recipe card.

Keep ripe bananas in your freezer all the time. Thaw them quickly in the microwave when you want to bake. Fresh banana bread any time you get the craving.

This makes awesome gifts for neighbors and friends, too. Everyone loves getting homemade baked goods. The healthy ingredients mean you feel good about sharing.

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Try this recipe and tell us how it goes. Rate it in the comments with your favorite variation. We love seeing what our community creates. Happy blending and baking!