This incredibly easy 3 ingredient banana bread uses ripe bananas, condensed milk and self-raising flour. The perfect quick banana bread recipe that anyone can make.
If you love banana bread but hate complicated recipes, this one is going to make you very happy.
This 3 ingredient banana bread is one of the easiest things you’ll ever bake. No butter, no eggs, no mixer, and barely any washing up. Just ripe bananas, a tin of condensed milk, and self-raising flour.
It’s the kind of recipe that feels almost too simple to work… but somehow it does. The bananas make it soft and sweet, the condensed milk adds richness, and the flour brings it all together into the perfect loaf.
It’s great for using up those bananas sitting on the bench, and it freezes beautifully too. Perfect for lunchboxes, afternoon tea, or a quick slice with a cup of tea.
Why you’ll love this banana bread recipe
• Only 3 ingredients
You probably already have everything you need.
• Super easy to make
Just mash, mix and bake. No fancy steps.
• Perfect for using ripe bananas
The riper the bananas, the sweeter and better your banana bread will taste.
• Great for lunchboxes
Slice it up and freeze portions for easy school snacks.
• Soft, moist and delicious
Condensed milk makes this banana bread extra soft and sweet.
• Beginner baker friendly
If you can mash bananas, you can make this recipe.
Step-by-step instructions
- Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a loaf tin well so the banana bread doesn’t stick.
- Mash the bananas
Place the ripe bananas into a large bowl and mash them with a fork.
You can also blitz them quickly in a food processor if you want a smoother texture. - Mix the ingredients
Add the condensed milk and self-raising flour to the mashed bananas.
Mix everything together until just combined. Try not to overmix the batter. - Pour into the loaf tin
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf tin and smooth the top with a spoon.
- Bake the banana bread
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Cool and slice
Allow the banana bread to cool slightly before slicing.
Serve warm or toasted with butter if you like.
3 ingredient banana bread (the easiest banana bread you’ll ever make)
Ingredients
• 4-5 ripe bananas
• 1 tin condensed milk
• 2 1/2 cups self-raising flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a loaf tin.
- Mash the bananas in a bowl until mostly smooth.
- Add the condensed milk and self-raising flour.
- Mix until everything is just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
The riper the bananas, the sweeter your banana bread will be.
This banana bread freezes really well. Slice and freeze portions for easy snacks.
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