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    Home » Recipes » Breads » Instant Pot Banana Bread Recipe

    Instant Pot Banana Bread Recipe

    Published: Jun 6, 2020 Modified: May 23, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    Our Instant Pot Banana Bread is the moistest banana bread recipe you will ever try! Sweet, soft, and so delicious, this truly is the best banana bread recipe in the world. What makes it so unique is that the recipe cooks entirely in the pressure cooker, so there’s no need to turn on your oven!

    Three slices of banana bread next to a loaf of Instant Pot Banana Bread on a white platter with two bananas in the background

    Banana Bread in the Instant Pot

    Banana bread is one of my favorite dessert bread recipes, right next to Starbucks Pumpkin Bread. I have wonderful memories of making banana bread for my family to enjoy. Normally, I would make it in the oven, but this time, I decided to try making Instant Pot Banana Bread.

    And oh, what a good idea that was! I can’t believe that this bread cooks entirely in the Instant Pot, but it’s true. And when it comes out of the foil, it really is the most moist and delicious bread ever.

    My favorite part about making this classic banana bread recipe is that I don’t have to turn the oven on! This makes it the perfect dessert bread recipe for a potluck or party.

    Jump to:
    • Banana Bread in the Instant Pot
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Recipe Tips
    • Banana Bread FAQs
    • How to Store Banana Bread
    • Pressure Cooker Banana Bread Equipment
    • Banana Bread Toppings
    • Ripe Banana Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    Three slices of banana bread layered on top of each other on a white platter

    Ingredients

    • bananas
    • 1butter, melted
    • brown sugar
    • white sugar
    • eggs
    • vanilla extract
    • sour cream
    • flour
    • baking powder
    • baking soda
    • cinnamon
    • salt

    You want the bananas you use for this recipe to be ripe! Banana bread is one of the best overripe banana recipes you can make. Ripe bananas make the best banana bread in the world!

    If you have a few bananas that have been sitting out for a while and are getting a little too brown, and you’re wondering what to do with them, make this bread!

    This Instant Pot Banana Bread the best way to use ripe bananas.

    Instructions

    1. In a bowl, peel and mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
      Mashing the bananas with a fork to make Instant Pot Banana Bread
    2. Combine ½ cup melted butter with ½ cup white sugar in a bowl, then blend with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth.
      After mixing the butter and sugar to make a creamy mixture in a glass bowl
    3. After the butter mixture is nice and creamy, thoroughly beat 2 eggs and then add to the bowl with the butter mixture. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then mix well.
      Eggs mixed with creamed butter mixture in a glass bowl, mixing with a fork
    4. Stir your mashed bananas and ¼ cup sour cream into the bowl with the butter mixture to combine.
      Mixing the bananas with the egg mixture and sour cream in a bowl
    5. In another bowl, sift 2 cups flour.
      Sifting the flour to make Instant Pot Banana Bread
      Mix with 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup brown sugar.
      Whisking the dry ingredients togeether
    6. Add your dry ingredients to your wet ingredients and mix until they fully combine into a batter.
      Stirring the batter for Instant Pot Banana Bread
    7. Spray a foil loaf pan with cooking spray, then carefully add your batter to the pan.
      Pouring the batter in a loaf pan
      Cover the pan with foil, leaving some room at the top for the bread to rise a little.
      Wrapping the loaf pan in tin foil
    8. Place the trivet inside your Instant Pot and add 1 ½ cups water.
      Pouring water into the Instant Pot over the trivet
      Add the loaf pan to the Instant Pot, resting on top of the trivet.
      The loaf pan wrapped in foil on a trivet in the Instant Pot
      Lock the lid into place and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
    9. When 45 minutes is up, let your Instant Pot naturally release the pressure for 15 minutes. Then, turn the release knob to release any remaining pressure. Do this carefully.
    10. Very carefully remove the trivet from your Instant Pot with the bread, then let cool 10-15 minutes before serving. Wear oven mitts when you do this!
      Pulling the Instant Pot Banana Bread out of the pressure cooker

    Banana bread makes a perfect dessert or even brunch or breakfast for dinner. You are going to love this homemade bread recipe!

    Recipe Tips

    Try adding extra ingredients to your banana bread batter, like walnuts, macadamia nuts, raisins, or even chocolate chips!

    A delicious combination would be white chocolate chips with macadamia nuts. Sprinkle those in your batter and make the bread in the Instant Pot as usual. It will taste amazing!

    Close up of instant pot banana bread in a tin foil pan, holding with both hands

    Banana Bread FAQs

    How ripe should bananas be for banana bread?

    The riper the banana, the better! Bananas become even sweeter as they ripen. If you have bananas that are browning or even fully browned, they are a perfect choice for this bread.

    In fact, banana bread is one of the best overripe banana recipes ever. This is the best way to use overripe bananas!

    How can I quickly ripen bananas for banana bread?

    If you do not have any ripe bananas on hand but want to make this bread, you can actually ripen them faster in your oven, in the freezer, or in a brown paper bag.

    • Ripen bananas in the oven: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place your bananas on the baking sheet and bake at 250°F for 20-30 minutes. They will ripen and become very soft.
    • Ripen bananas in the freezer: Add your bananas to a zip-lock bag and freeze for a few hours until they begin to darken. This method will not give you the sweetest of ripe bananas, but it does work.
    • Ripen bananas in a brown paper bag: Place your bananas in a brown paper bag and roll the top closed. Set the bananas on the counter and let them ripen at room temperature. The bananas will rapidly ripen over the next half a day to full day. This is my favorite method of ripening bananas!

    How do you keep banana bread moist?

    Keep the bread wrapped in plastic wrap after you enjoy it. When you take a slice out of the fridge to enjoy, gently heat it in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds.

    This will soften it right back up and warm it, too, so your leftovers will continue to be the same perfect texture.

    Should you refrigerate banana bread?

    Although you do not need to refrigerate most dessert bread recipes, you should refrigerate banana bread as it is a moist bread thanks to its ripe banana filling. This means it will last longer, too!

    However, if you are leaving out to enjoy later in the day or for a party, that is fine. Keep it in an air-tight container until you serve it, if keeping out of the refrigerator.

    How long should banana bread cool before cutting?

    Allow this bread recipe to cool for 10-15 minutes before you slice into it. It will have cooled down by then and be easy to cut. Plus, it will be the perfect temperature to enjoy!

    How long does banana bread last?

    Banana bread lasts up to 7 days if stored properly in the refrigerator (see my tips below). If you store it outside of the refrigerator, it will only be good for 1-2 days.

    I do recommend storing it in the refrigerator so you can extend the life of your bread.

    Can you freeze banana bread?

    Yes! After making the bread, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or foil. I also like to store it in a freezer-safe bag on top of that, or give it a double-layer. Label the wrap or bag with the storage date, then freeze for up to 2-3 months.

    Three slices of banana bread and a loaf of Instant Pot Banana bread on a white platter

    How to Store Banana Bread

    For best results, wrap the banana bread in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator.

    I like to cut my banana bread into slices and wrap each individual slice. This makes it super easy for my family and me to grab a slice, heat up, and enjoy!

    Pressure Cooker Banana Bread Equipment

    • An electric pressure cooker
    • 1 foil loaf pan small enough to fit in your Instant Pot
    • 2 large mixing bowls and 1 medium mixing bowl
    • An electric hand mixer or a whisk
    • A fork to mash the bananas with

    Although you won’t be turning on your oven to make this recipe, you will also still want to get your oven mitts ready! The bread will be hot when you take it out of the Instant Pot.

    Banana Bread Toppings

    • Whipped cream
    • Butterscotch Sauce
    • Cream Cheese Icing
    • Homemade Ice Cream
    • No Churn Ice Cream Recipe
    Close up of three slices of Instant Pot Banana bread on a white surface

    Ripe Banana Recipes

    • Banana Pudding Brownies
    • Apple Banana Smoothie
    • Banana Blueberry Smoothie
    • Banana Bread Waffles
    • Strawberry Banana Dump Cake
    • close up of four slices of instant pot bread recipe
      How to Make French Bread in the Instant Pot

    📋 Recipe

    Three slices of Instant Pot Banana Bread next to a loaf of banana bread on a white platter

    Instant Pot Banana Bread Recipe

    Isabel Laessig
    My Instant Pot Banana Bread Recipe will change the way you make homemade banana bread! The bread bakes right in the Instant Pot, so you don't have to turn your oven on.
    4.74 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course bread, Breakfast and Brunch, Breakfast or Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 slices
    Calories 310 kcal

    Equipment

    • 6 qt. Instant Pot
    • Electric hand mixer or whisk

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 bananas ripe
    • ½ cup butter melted (1 stick)
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup white sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 2 cups flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, peel and mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
    • Combine ½ cup melted butter with ½ cup white sugar in a bowl, then blend with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth.
    • After the butter mixture is nice and creamy, thoroughly beat 2 eggs and then add to the bowl with the butter mixture. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then mix well.
    • Stir your mashed bananas and ¼ cup sour cream into the bowl with the butter mixture to combine.
    • In another bowl, sift 2 cups flour.
      Mix with 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup brown sugar.
    • Add your dry ingredients to your wet ingredients and mix until they fully combine into a batter.
    • Spray a foil loaf pan with cooking spray, then carefully add your batter to the pan.
      Cover the pan with foil, leaving some room at the top for the bread to rise a little.
    • Place the trivet inside your Instant Pot and add 1 ½ cups water.
      Add the loaf pan to the Instant Pot, resting on top of the trivet.
      Lock the lid into place and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
    • When 45 minutes is up, let your Instant Pot naturally release the pressure for 15 minutes. Then, turn the release knob to release any remaining pressure. Do this carefully.
    • Very carefully remove the trivet from your Instant Pot with the bread, then let cool 10-15 minutes before serving. Wear oven mitts when you do this!

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    Notes

    • You want to use ripe bananas for this recipe. See the in-post instructions on how to ripen bananas in the oven, in your freezer, or in a brown paper bag if your bananas aren’t ripe enough.
    • Try adding extra ingredients like nuts, raisins, or even chocolate chips. Yum!
    • Let the bread cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting into it.
    • You can store banana bread for up to a week in the refrigerator. Wrap it in plastic wrap. I like to cut my bread into slices and then wrap the slices so they’re easy to pull out of the fridge, heat up, and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 328mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 390IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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    1. Peter H Mathis says

      June 07, 2020 at 11:33 pm

      Have you tried this in a foil lined steel bread pan??

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        June 09, 2020 at 11:59 am

        Hi Peter, thank you for your question! We haven’t tried this with a foil lined steel bread pan, but that should work perfectly. As long as it fits in your Instant Pot it should be good to go! You just want to make sure it fits and that you have enough room at the top of the pan for the bread to rise.

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    2. Tina says

      July 17, 2022 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      I used a springform pan that fit in my instant pot. It came out awesome!

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        July 20, 2022 at 9:51 am

        That’s awesome, Tina! Thank you so much for your comment!

        Reply

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