Fake It Easiest Ever Banana Nut Bread
Whip up the ultimate crowd-pleaser with this "Fake It Easiest Ever Banana Nut Bread" recipe—a genius shortcut that delivers homemade flavor with minimal effort! Using boxed yellow cake mix as the base, this recipe transforms three overripe bananas, a handful of chopped walnuts, and a few pantry staples into a moist, tender loaf that's bursting with comforting flavors. The optional additions of vanilla and cinnamon bring a hint of warmth and depth, making this banana bread taste like you’ve been baking all day. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time, it's perfect for busy mornings, satisfying cravings, or impressing guests. Whether you serve it warm from the oven or save it for a next-day treat, this quick banana bread is sure to become your go-to recipe for effortless indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 1 box (15.25 oz) boxed yellow cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cups vegetable oil
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
Add the boxed yellow cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil to the mashed bananas. Stir the mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped walnuts, ground cinnamon (if using), and vanilla extract (if using) for added flavor.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2968 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.0 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 3362 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 465.1 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 243.5 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 732 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2154 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
