Try this Easy Banana Bread Recipe made without a loaf pan! This traditional banana bread recipe is made in a glass pie plate for a delicious sweet treat!
I am always on the hunt for quick breakfast recipes that will please my whole family. Banana bread is always a hit with my kids. When I was recently in the process of moving, I realized that I did not have a loaf pan. What to do?! I tweaked my recipe and bake time and made this delicious banana bread recipe in a different type of pan, a pie plate!
Do you need some quick breakfast inspiration? These 3 Ingredient Cinnamon Sugar Apple Spice Muffins are perfect for a quick, on-the-go breakfast. Or, try these Mini Mushroom and Spinach Egg Bites. You can change the ingredients for your family's favorites and have an easy breakfast ready to go!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Bakery Taste! This moist banana bread recipe is reminiscent of a slice of banana bread from your favorite bakery.
- Less waste! Use those old, brown bananas that have been sitting on your counter to make delicious sweet bread.
- No loaf pan, no problem! Make these muffins with a pie plate and still get the same great banana flavor.
- No fancy ingredients are required to make this recipe.
Ingredients
Note, melted butter is not photographed.
- Ground cinnamon is mixed with dry ingredients (all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt) for a warm rich flavor.
- 3 overripe bananas are used to add a natural sweetness and extra moisture to the bread.
- Greek Yogurt and melted butter are combined to make the bread rich and moist.
- White sugar and brown sugar are used to bake a well-balanced bread.
The exact ingredients and measurements can be found in the below recipe card.
Substitutions and Variations
- Whole Wheat Flour or Gluten Free Flour can be swapped for all-purpose flour.
- Substitute the Greek Yogurt with sour cream.
- Flavored Greek Yogurt such as Vanilla or even Strawberries and Cream can be used for extra flavor.
- Add chocolate chips to make chocolate chip banana bread!
- Add chopped walnuts to make banana nut bread!
Please note that substitutions and variations have not been tested. If you try a variation, please leave a comment letting us know how the recipe turned out!
Equipment
- 9-inch glass pie plate
- Medium bowl to mix the dry ingredients
- Stand mixer or an electric hand mixer with a large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Adjust the baking rack to the middle position. Generously spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
Step 2: Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to a medium-sized bowl. Whisk dry ingredients together.
Step 3: Add mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, Greek yogurt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix wet ingredients on low until combined about 2 minutes.
Step 4: In two batches, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients mixing until just combined. Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl.
Step 5: Pour the banana mixture into the greased pie plate. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Step 6: Let cool in the pie plate for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Storage
Store banana bread covered with plastic wrap at room temperature. Banana bread is freshest when consumed within 3-4 days. Freeze leftover banana bread wrapped in plastic wrap in an airtight container.
FAQ
Yes, you can make this recipe in a loaf pan like traditional banana bread! Simply, follow the same recipe instructions as you would for baking the banana bread in a pie plate. Bake banana bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center of the banana comes out clean.
Breads and cakes begin to sink in the middle when the oven door is open and shut. This is because the oven temperature fluctuates and causes the bread to not rise and set properly.
Your bread can also sink in the middle if it is undercooked. Be sure to test the center of your banana bread before removing it from the oven. If you see that the bread is browning too quickly around the edges, use a pie crust shield to cover the corners.
If you do not have a pie plate or a loaf pan, use a square 8x8 prepared pan, an 8-inch cake pan, a Bundt pan, or muffin tins. Please note, the cooking times will vary with different pan sizes.
If you want to make your banana bread right now, use this simple trick to quickly brown bananas.
1. Heat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Bake the bananas for 15-20 minutes until the bananas are brown and soft. Let bananas cool.
3. Once cool, remove bananas from the peel and use to bake.
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Pairing
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📖 Recipe
Easy Banana Bread Recipe (without a loaf pan)
Equipment
- 9 inch glass pie plate
- Medium Size Bowl
- Stand Mixer or Large Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
- Cooking Spray
- 2 cups All Purpose White Flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 3 Ripe Bananas
- 2 Eggs Room Temperature
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- ½ cup White Sugar
- ⅓ cup Sour Cream/Greek Yogurt
- ¼ cup Melted Butter
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips Optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9-inch glass pie plate generously with cooking spray.
- In a medium-size bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
- Add the bananas, eggs, brown sugar, white sugar, melted butter, and Greek Yogurt to a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on medium speed for about two minutes until the ingredients are fully combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two batches. Mix until the flour is just combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into the glass pie plate. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
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