Vegetarian Bread Machine Banana Bread

Total time1 hr 35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time1 hr 10 min

Ripe, well-mashed bananas bring natural sweetness and moisture to this loaf, balanced with brown sugar, a touch of cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla for warmth in every slice. The bread machine does all the heavy lifting here — just layer the ingredients in the pan, set it to the Quick Bread or Cake cycle, and let the machine handle the mixing and baking. Chopped walnuts scattered over the top add a nice crunch if you want extra texture, though the loaf is just as good without them. You'll know it's ready when a toothpick comes out clean and the top springs back to a light touch. After a short rest in the pan and a few more minutes cooling on a rack, you get a tender, evenly baked loaf with a golden crust. It's an easy, no-fuss bake that fits right into a vegetarian kitchen, whether you're feeding a crowd or just craving a cozy slice with coffee.

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Ingredients

10 servings

3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 ¼ cups mashed)
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2 large eggs
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1
Mash the peeled bananas in a bowl with a fork or potato masher until smooth with only small lumps remaining, about 1 1/4 cups total.
2
Add the eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and stir until evenly combined.

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