This 4 ingredient banana bread using cake mix is a great breakfast, dessert or snack! A quick banana bread recipe using overripe bananas we love.
I love easy cake mix recipes! What is in that box is just begging to be amped up in one way or another and this 4 ingredient banana bread is a great example of just what you can do with spice cake mix! You can use any variety you like, but this is a great combination! Perfect for breakfast or to include in your brunch menu, you can throw this together in no time at all.
We came up with a bunch of overripe banana recipes years ago because I just hate wasting food, this 4 ingredient banana bread has just been added to this list as well as a bunch of others.
Have you ever used cake mix to make….well, something other than a cake??!!
It’s a great base to make just about anything sweet really.
The cake mix recipes we’ve made so far are:
Now we’re here to make some banana bread with cake mix!
I will say that if you do have the time, homemade banana bread is worth the time. I don’t make a lot of things homemade from start to finish and usually opt for semi-homemade but banana bread is something I do think tastes better from scratch.
- BUT…if you are in a bind or are missing a few ingredients this semi homemade banana bread with cake mix is a good second for sure!!
It does look pretty close to from scratch though, don’t you think??!!
Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy 4 ingredient banana bread with cake mix.
- Overripe bananas – 5 med. sized is good, could add 6
- Box of cake mix – Spice cake mix is by far the best one to use, could use white or yellow in a bind
- Oil
- Eggs
- Could add a bit of banana extract if you want a more intense banana flavor
You could add a bit of mini chocolate chips too if you wish, and/or some chopped nuts but I like it as is.
Looking for other easy breakfast recipes?
- Omelette in a mug
- Banana pineapple bread
- Pressure cooker banana bread
- Chocolate banana cookies with oats
- Tons of easy dump cake recipes use cake mix and transform into something amazing
4 Ingredient Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 5 bananas brown
- 1 box cake mix we used spice cake mix, another would work too
- 1/3 c oil
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 c mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Mash bananas, then add all other ingredients (except c chips if you're adding those) and mix until well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if you want to add those and/or nuts.
- Put into preheated oven at 350 degrees for 45 min or until knife comes out clean when inserted into the middle...you do not want to overbake this.This will make 2 loaves or 1 loaf and 8 muffins.Bake muffins for approx. 16-18 min. or until they spring back when touched gently in the middle.
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Sherry Pettis says
Do you make the dread with dry cake mix or make the cake mix according to box then add it to other ingredients?
ThereseAnn says
Made the bread, turned out very good and moist. I like the 4 ingredients. Instead of chocolate chips, I use unsweetened shredded coconut and it taste awesome. I’m gonna try to make chocolate bread bread with the ingredients but not use spice cake mix and use the chocolate cake mix. Will let you know if it turned out great. How do you add a picture of what I made to show ?
LYNN THOMPSON says
I’m making them now! They look great. One loaf pan and 7 muffins. I haven’t tried them yet but I used spice cake to make mine. I plan on putting cream cheese frosting on a couple of the muffins! 😁
Vicki Baker says
Can applesauce be used instead of oil?
Leean Lester says
You can use applesauce in any baking recipe. Replace either half the oil used with applesauce or even 1 to 2 tblsp. Mayo. Will help keep it moist !
Marsha says
Will this cake do well baked in a bundt pan? Thanks
Lucy says
Can’t wait to make this!!! I mad a 3 ingredient banana bread yesterday but think the addition of oil will be helpful: I put nuts in mine and used a chocolate cake mix which was a great idea!!! I love your idea of a spice cake mix! Oh, and, although I didn’t add chocolate chips, I will when I use a chocolate cake mix again!
Thanks for the recipe!!!
The Typical Mom says
Hope you love it too
Jackie says
What oven temperature?
The Typical Mom says
Says 350 in card
Donna says
I just put my bread in the oven I didn’t use choc. chips but added walnuts the spice cake mix was a great idea to use . Great recipe I love easy?? smells so good baking . Yum
Noelle says
This was so simple! I love this recipe and will be making again soon
The Typical Mom says
Awesome
Lucy Parissi says
What a great way to speed up a family favourite and use up the over-ripe fruit.
Susan says
Can this recipe be made as cupcakes?? Cooking time??
The Typical Mom says
Yes. Typically cupcakes take about 18ish minutes. Depends on your oven and altitude.