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Three different varieties of banana bread loaves on a wooden cutting board - one topped with walnuts, one with chocolate chips and walnuts, and one with decorative banana slices. Fresh bananas, cocoa powder, nuts, and cinnamon sticks are arranged around the loaves, with sliced pieces showing the moist interior texture.

Perfect Banana Bread Mix

Transform your banana bread mix into a bakery-worthy treat with this foolproof recipe that guarantees moist, flavorful results every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 185 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×5-inch loaf pan
  • Silicon spatula
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

Banana Bread Mix

  • 1 package banana bread mix 15.25 oz
  • 3 medium bananas about 1½ cups mashed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  • Bring eggs to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth.
  • Mix in eggs, oil, water, yogurt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Add banana bread mix and cinnamon. Fold gently 12-15 times until just combined.
  • If using, fold in walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to wire rack.
  • Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Storage: Keep wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerated for 1 week, or frozen for up to 3 months.
Keyword Banana Bread, quick bread