Banana Bread Recipe No Butter or Oil

This dairy free banana bread recipe no butter or oil is great. I have three choices for you, our Mayonnaise Banana Bread which is incredibly moist, one uses almond milk yogurt, another using just 4 ingredients and boxed cake mix! All are fluffy, moist and a delicious dessert or breakfast choice.

Cake Mix Banana Bread Recipe No Butter

What you would need to make our 4 Ingredient Banana Bread are listed below. If you choose to use vegetable oil as the moisture element you should opt for this one. Another alternative to that ingredient would be yogurt or even sour cream. I like spiced mix instead of yellow if I can find it but either works.

1 boxed cake mix is what you start with in addition to a bit of oil, 3 eggs, 5 bananas that are ripe and browned and a bit of vanilla is a nice touch. With any of these you can fold in 1/2 cup of crushed nuts or mini chocolate chips, or a mixture of both. The third uses vegan based butter for our banana bread bundt cake and Silk brand almond milk yogurt.

You could make any of these into Mini Banana Muffins with that pan and in only 9-11 minutes. Regular sizes are closer to 18-22 minutes and then a loaf is about 1 hour. I am not a toothpick check kinda’ gal, I think using your finger until it bounces back when touched in the center is a better measure of doneness.

Banana Bread without Butter Ingredients

• 2 bowls to mix dry and wet ingredients for banana bread batter
• 4 large ripe bananas mashed
• 3/4 c sugar
• Large egg
• Mayonnaise
• Vanilla extract
• All purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Baking soda
• 1/2 c walnuts crushed, optional, or mini chocolate chips
• You can sprinkle some crumb topping on the top before baking if you like

This plain or chocolate chip banana bread recipe will make one 9×5″ loaf pan. I suggest cooking spray inside so it slides out or lay a piece of parchment paper across the width of it.

To enhance the overall flavor you could add a dash of banana flavored extract too if you’d like. This is an easy recipe to whip together for the morning or after dinnertime.

How to Make Banana Bread Recipe No Butter or Oil

• Mash bananas in one bowl but leave some larger chunks for texture. Add other wet ingredients; egg, sugar, mayo and vanilla. Incorporate together.
• In a separate bowl mix together dry ingredients.
• Combine the two bowls slowly to get a batter. If you want to add crushed nuts or chocolate chips fold them in now.
• Spray loaf pan with non stick spray or line with parchment paper.
• Preheat oven to 350 F. Pour batter into pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until toothpick in center comes out mostly clean with moist crumbs attached. Do not overbake.
  • this is How to Tell if Banana Bread is Done!
• Allow to cool for 10 minutes in pan, then loosen slides, slide out and cool on cooling rack rest of the way

If you do have leftovers wrap the whole uncut loaf in plastic wrap and leave on your countertop for up to 3 days. Slice, warm and enjoy again.

There are several dairy-free alternatives to butter that can be used in baking. These alternatives work well in various recipes and can be suitable for individuals with lactose intolerance or those following a vegan diet.

How to Make Dairy Free Banana Bread

1. Many brands offer dairy free margarine made from vegetable oils. Look for margarine labeled as “vegan” or “dairy-free.” It has a similar texture and fat content to butter, making it a straightforward substitution in most recipes.
2. Unrefined coconut oil is an excellent substitute for butter in many baked goods, especially in recipes where a subtle coconut flavor is acceptable. Use it as a 1:1 replacement, but keep in mind that it can solidify at cooler room temperatures.
3. Extra virgin olive oil can be used in some baking recipes, particularly in recipes where its distinct flavor complements the other ingredients. Substitute it in a 3/4 cup olive oil for every 1 cup.
   • keep in mind this will give it a savory flavor vs. using canola oil
4. Mashed ripe avocado can be used to replace butter in recipes that require a creamy texture, like in brownies or chocolate cakes. Use a 1:1 ratio for this option.
5. Nut butters like almond butter or cashew butter can be used in recipes to provide moisture and a nutty flavor. They work well in cookies, muffins, and energy bars.
6. Unsweetened applesauce can replace butter in recipes where moisture is crucial, like in Banana Zucchini Muffins and quick bread. Use a 1:1 substitution ratio, but be prepared for a slightly different texture in the final product.
7. Dairy-free yogurt, such as coconut or almond yogurt, can work really well as an alternative ingredient in recipes like muffins and cakes. Use a 1:1 ratio and adjust the sweetness level if necessary.

What are Some Alternatives to Butter in Baked Goods?

In savory baked goods, such as savory biscuits or scones, nutritional yeast can be used to add a buttery flavor. Use it sparingly, as it has a unique taste. Use any of our easy banana bread recipes listed here in our post and let us know what you think!

Cake Mix Banana Bread no Butter or Oil

If you wanted to start with a box of dry mix I would suggest the Spice version as it will give you as close to that flavor you want as possible. Alternatively use yellow. Mash 5 bananas brown + 3 eggs + 1/3 cup of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt. Combine in your 1 box of cake mix for the batter and follow baking directions below.

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