Okay, so yesterday I found a few bananas on my kitchen counter, all spotty and brown. You know, the kind that are way too ripe for just snacking on. I almost tossed them in the trash, but then I remembered this super easy banana bread recipe I saw online a while back. It’s crazy, but it only needs three ingredients. I was like, “No way, that can’t be right.” But I was curious, so I decided to give it a shot.
First, I grabbed those sad-looking bananas and mashed them up in a big bowl. They were so ripe that this was a breeze. Then I opened up a box of yellow cake mix – yeah, you heard that right, cake mix! I dumped the whole thing into the bowl with the bananas. Lastly, I cracked two eggs in there. That’s it, just those three things.
I mixed everything together with a big spoon. It looked a little weird at first, kind of lumpy, but I just kept stirring until it was all combined into a thick batter. I poured the batter into a loaf pan that I had greased up a bit. Honestly, I didn’t even bother with parchment paper, I just sprayed some oil in there and hoped for the best.
- Mashed 3 ripe bananas
- Added 1 box of yellow cake mix
- Mixed in 2 eggs
I popped the pan into the oven, which I had preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. The recipe I found said to bake for about 30-40 minutes, but since every oven is different, I just kept an eye on it. After about 35 minutes, I stuck a toothpick in the center, and it came out clean. That’s how I knew it was done.
The Result
I let the bread cool for a bit before I sliced into it. And let me tell you, I was shocked. It actually looked like real banana bread! It was golden brown and smelled amazing. I took a bite, and wow, it was surprisingly good. Moist, sweet, and full of banana flavor. I couldn’t believe I made this with just three ingredients and practically zero effort. It’s definitely not the fanciest banana bread, but for a quick and easy treat, it totally hits the spot. This is a game-changer for when those bananas start to turn and I don’t feel like making a big fuss in the kitchen. Gonna remember this one!
