This 4 ingredient banana bread with cake mix is a great breakfast, dessert or snack! A quick banana bread recipe using overripe bananas, spice or yellow cake mix banana bread depending on what you 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. (affiliate links present)
We came up with a bunch of overripe banana recipes years ago because I just hate wasting food. I have made this easy banana bread recipe when they’re still pretty yellow and it works find. The browner the better though really.
4-Ingredient banana bread
If you’re tired of “the same old thing” I suggest you try this one! You can make a bunch of varieties depending on the type of cake mix you use. The one I like the best is spice if you ask me but others have enjoyed vanilla and yellow mixes too with this.
- This easy banana bread recipe has just been added to this list as well as a bunch of others.
- It is perfect if you have a box of cake mix, but not a lot of other ingredients in your pantry.
Cake Mix Banana bread
Have you ever used cake mix to make….well, something other than a cake??!! Seriously, it is really versatile and can be used to make more than just 6 cupcakes as a treat. If you’re looking for angel food cake mix recipes we have a bunch of those too!
White or spice cake mix is a great base to make just about anything sweet like this easy banana bread.
The browner the better. I don’t like them to be completely black, but right before that point is perfection. If you need an extra day or two and they’re ready, stick them in the fridge to slow down the process.
I have done that and it isn’t tremendously hard, but semi-homemade using cake mix like this recipe is the way to go! Just 4 ingredients and if your naners are ripe enough you may not know the difference.
Now we’re here to make some banana bread with cake mix!
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.
Ingredients
- 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 cake mix
- Oil or could use applesauce or plain Greek yogurt
- Eggs are best added at room temperature
- Could add a bit of banana extract if you want a more intense banana flavor
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??!!
4 Ingredient Banana Bread with Cake Mix Recipe
You could add a bit of mini chocolate chips too if you wish, and/or some chopped nuts but I like it as is. Making easy banana bread muffins with these ingredients is possible too.
Add chocolate chips if you like. If we do I prefer mini semi-sweet chips so they are smaller and incorporate better all the way thru.
We absolutely love our pumpkin banana bread too which is perfect in the Fall. Well, okay we make this year round and eat it for dessert too.
Can you make 4 ingredient banana muffins?
- Just follow the recipe as stated below
- I used carrot cake mix this time which was delicious
- 1/2 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips were added too and got thumbs up from my kiddos and neighbors
- I suggest using muffin liners
- Fill muffin cups 3/4 of the way full
- Once oven is preheated, bake them for 18 minutes
- Remove pan and use a spoon to lift muffins out and on to a cooling rack
Do not leave them in your muffin tin or they will continue cooking and not be as moist. If you want to make a small batch you can use our temp. and timing in our air fryer banana bread recipe.
Other easy breakfast recipes you’ll love
I mean we have a lot of these on our site because difficult is not allowed in our home. 😉 Try different mixes and see which is your fave but we think spice is the way to go all year round.
- Omelette in a mug is a great protein packed meal for one, add diced ham for extra yum
- Pressure cooker banana bread can be made in your Instant Pot and is moist and delicious
- Cake mix donuts are fun with frosting and sprinkles on top
- How to make brownies out of cake mix instructions are here for you to follow. Easy as ever and peanut butter is a fun one.
- Peanut butter cookie brownies using cake mix
4 Ingredient Banana Bread
Equipment
- 2 bowls
- 2 9×5 loaf pan
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.
Notes
4 Ingredient Banana Bread into Muffins
Make batter as directed above and preheat to 350 F. beforehand. Use paper liners in pan, fill 3/4 of the way full. Bake muffins for approx. 16-18 min. or until they spring back when touched gently in the middle.Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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 ?
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! 😁
Can applesauce be used instead of oil?
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 !
Will this cake do well baked in a bundt pan? Thanks
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!!!
Hope you love it too
What oven temperature?
Says 350 in card
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
This was so simple! I love this recipe and will be making again soon
Awesome
What a great way to speed up a family favourite and use up the over-ripe fruit.
Can this recipe be made as cupcakes?? Cooking time??
Yes. Typically cupcakes take about 18ish minutes. Depends on your oven and altitude.