Instant Pot Banana Bread
Make a delicious and moist Instant Pot Banana Bread for a real treat without heating up the kitchen! This quick bread is perfect for baking in the pressure cooker.
Why this works
- Portable - this Instant Pot Banana Bread is the perfect grab and go breakfast. Prep this on the weekend for a delicious breakfast all week long. Pair this with some cold start yogurt for a complete meal!
- Easy to make - You basically just mix all the ingredients together then let the Instant Pot do it's magic like this French Dip Sandwich Recipe!
- Delicious - the taste of this bread is out of this world and every time I make it disappears quickly! If you have extra ripe bananas be sure to try out my Banana Cake which is also amazing!
Ingredients you will need
Here is a quick snapshot of the ingredients you'll need. Scroll down to the recipe card where you'll find exact measurements.
Ingredient notes
- Bananas - two large ripened bananas are what you need for this recipe.
- Chocolate chips - the chips are optional but I highly recommend including them as they add to the flavor of the bread.
How to make this
Take two ripe banana's (medium to large) and mash. You should end up with about one cup of mashed banana. Add the mashed banana to a bowl along with the egg, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla.
Add in the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Using your mixer or a large spoon mix together all the ingredients. Next add the flour and beat on low until it's all combined.
If you are using the optional chocolate chips add those in next, and combine. The resulting batter will be thick.
Grease a 7-inch round or Bundt pan that will fit your Instant Pot. Cover the pan tightly with foil.
Add the minimum amount of water to your Instant Pot.
- 3-Quart Instant Pot - ½ cup
- 6-Quart Instant Pot - 1 cup
- 8-Quart Instant Pot - 2 cups
Expert tips
If your bananas are overly large and exceed one-cup of mashed banana it may take longer to cook your banana bread until it is completely cooked.
If you just bought your bananas and they aren't ripe there isn't any reason to worry. You can ripen bananas quickly in the oven. Preheat the oven to 300-degrees then cook them for 15-20 minutes or until the skins are black all over. The fruit inside will taste just like ripened bananas.
To make these in silicone egg bite trays follow the recipe above but cook for 40-minutes on high pressure followed with a 10-minute natural pressure release. Be sure to grease the molds and fill up to a ¼-inch or so from the top to allow for rising.
FAQs
No, not really. The bananas should be streaked with black and brown or be black all over.
Yes, for most recipes. You can substitute brown sugar for white sugar in a one-to-one ratio. The sweetness factor will be the same but the texture may be a little different.
It helps the bread to rise. It also increases the pH of the batter which results in a browner and darker crumb and crust.
Serving suggestions
Instant Pot Banana Bread is delicious with some fresh fruit or some yogurt. Pair with a hard-boiled egg for some added protein.
Storage
Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container or storage bag for up to one week.
Can be frozen for up to four months whole or in pieces then thawed on counter or in refrigerator.
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Recipe
Instant Pot Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 2 large bananas mashed
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup butter melted
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt generous
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ cup white chocolate chips optional
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except flour and chips into a bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Next mix in all the flour. And add the chocolate and white chips if using. Note the batter will be thick.
- Grease a 7-inch round or Bundt pan, and pour batter in evenly. Cover the top tightly with foil.
- Pour the minimum amount of water for your model Instant Pot into the inner liner.
- Add in the rack and pan. Cook on high pressure for 50-minutes then follow with a 20-minute natural pressure release.
- Remove to a wire rack to cool for 10-minutes then remove from pan. Allow the banana bread to finish cooling on the wire rack.
- Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to one week. Can be frozen for up to 4 months then thawed on counter or in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- 3-Quart Instant Pot - ½ cup
- 6-Quart Instant Pot - 1 cup
- 8-Quart Instant Pot - 2 cups
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Delish! I didn't have chocolate chips so I added pecans. My bundt pan is only 6 inches in diameter so I only filled 3/4 full and cooked for the same amount of time (47 minutes). I put the leftover batter into a tiny loaf pan and I'm experimenting with cook time. Hubby approved!
That's awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much! Pecan's sound like a yummy addition!
Really good and super easy! Thank you for the recipe.
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I only have a 3qt IP since it is only my husband and me. Should I just do half a recipe’s worrh of batter? And cut the pressure time?
I don’t have a 3-quart, but if it were me yes I would half the batter, and experiment with half the time. It can always be finished in the oven if needed while you experiment with the time. 😊
Is the pan on the trivet with handles?
Yes, it is sitting on the rack that came with the Instant Pot. 😊
Do you have to use a bundt pan? If not what could you use instead?
I think you could also use a 7-inch round pan.
This is probably the best looking banana bread I've seen in a long time. Your technique of making it in the instant pot is genius, too. It reminds me of my grandmother's "crock pot cake" which would "bake" in her crock pot for 2-3 hours. Love the chips you've added too.
I haven't tried baking anything in my Instant Pot yet, but that must change. The cute little Bundt pan makes it totally worth it!
Thanks, you’ll love it!
I haven't tried making quick breads in my instant pot, but this post is making me want to whip up a batch today! We love banana bread, and I can't wait to taste how it turns out in the IP. Love your pan, too. What pretty edges it gives the bread!
Thanks! I make this almost every week, and it's so easy in the Instant Pot. I love the pan too!
It's time like these when I wish I had an Instant Pot! The chocolate chip banana bread looks so good and moist. How easy it looks. Perhaps I can ask Santa!
It definitely makes it easier, no babysitting in the oven!
Oh my goodness. I would've never thought to make banana bread in the IP! Is there anything that thing can't do? I can't wait to try this. Looks so good!
I’m not sure, it definitely is a wonder!
We FINALLY got an Instant Pot but haven't made any desserts yet - I LOVE that you can! And that this uses those bananas we have at the end of the week but also adds chocolate chips! Practical AND fun!
That’s fantastic! I hope you enjoy this! Practical, fun, and yummy!
What? You can bake a cake in the insta pot? Seriously, where have I been? I always have spotty bananas on the counter and I can't wait to try this. Would love to have it waiting for me for breakfast one day this week.
I know right! You can definitely bake in the Instant Pot, hope you enjoy this little gem!
I cannot believe this was made in the instant pot, what an incredible gadget. I really should take mine out of the box already and make a delicious cake with it! Great way to use up brown bananas too 🙂
You definitely should take it out of the box! It's a great appliance, and the banana bread is so much easier to make in it than in the oven! No need to babysit it, because it's perfect every time! 🙂
I tried making this in my 6qt InstantPit. Only thing I did different was I I used a glass bowl.
The inside wasn’t cooked and I added 10 more min. Still came out kinda gooey. Help
I would put it in the oven at 350 until baked. I would also add 25 minutes to the time for the different type of bowl or use a bundt pan next time.
Thanks for the recipe! We LOVE everything banana around here and have never tried making banana bread in the Instant Pot. Can't wait! Love that you added chocolate chips!
You are so welcome! We love it too! I have tons of leftover bananas this and I’m convinced the kids just wanted me to make it again! 😊
I've got a ton of ripe bananas so this is perfect! I'm a sucker for a good banana bread and I never tried to make it in my IP. I'll have to give it a try!
Ooo what a good idea! I was just planning on borrowing my mom's IP, and I think this should be on the "to make" list. I love banana bread!
Definitely needs to be on to do list! A great make ahead breakfast.
I was just thinking yesterday that banana bread would look gorgeous in a Bundt pan. Yours looks fabulous. The addition of chocolate chips is always a winner. Thanks for sharing this!
Thanks! I hope you really enjoy it!
Ok I have not tried baking bread in the Instant Pot and now I really want to! I can imagine how moist and evenly cooked it would be. I think I'll be trying this recipe soon...just pinned! Thanks for sharing with us 🙂
You'll love it! I was so impressed by how perfect this turned each time I tested it!
I don't have an Instant Pot, but I will adapt this recipe to work for me. Perfect for brunch, dessert or with my afternoon latte. The classic flavour is alway a winner.
Definitely adaptable to the oven, hope you enjoy it!
No flour??
Updated, thanks for the great catch!