Banana bread is a classic treat loved by many, and with the help of a bread maker, you can enjoy this delightful baked good with minimal effort. The aroma of freshly baked banana bread wafting through your kitchen is enough to make anyone’s mouth water. Bread makers have revolutionized home baking, making it easier than ever to create homemade bread, cakes, and more. With the right ingredients and a few simple steps, you can have a delicious loaf of banana bread in no time.
Bananas, of course, are the star ingredient in this recipe, providing natural sweetness and moisture to the bread so little sugar is needed.
See below for the full video and printable recipe. A tip: Once the bread maker completes its cycle, allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This step ensures that the bread retains its shape and texture.
Whether you enjoy it warm or at room temperature, each bite is a delightful combination of sweet, moist banana flavor with hints of cinnamon and vanilla. It’s the perfect treat for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert!
(Check out the bread maker I use: HERE)

Bread Maker Banana Bread
Equipment
- 1 Bread Maker I use an Oster bread maker
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 Cup Salted butter, softened
- 1/4 Cup granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1 Cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the mashed bananas, softened butter, granulated sugar, and egg to the bread machine pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Add the dry ingredients to the bread machine pan.
- Add the vanilla extract to the bread machine pan.
- Set the bread machine to the "sweet bread" or "quick bread" setting and start the machine. (I use "sweet bread" function)
- Let the bread machine knead the dough and bake the banana bread until it's finished, My Oster Bread Maker takes about 3 hours.
- Once the banana bread is finished, let it cool in the bread machine pan for 5-10 minutes before removing it and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.