Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mash the Bananas:
In a large bowl, peel and mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Leave a few small chunks for extra texture if you like.
Mix the Wet Ingredients:
To the mashed bananas, add 2 beaten eggs, 1/4 cup of vegetable oil (or melted butter), and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
Add the Cake Mix:
Gradually add the box of yellow cake mix to the banana mixture. Stir until the ingredients are fully combined, but avoid overmixing.
Add Optional Ingredients:
If you want to add extra flavor or texture, fold in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips. A pinch of cinnamon can also be added for a warm, spiced flavor.
Pour into the Pan:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Cool:
Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and Enjoy:
Slice the banana bread and enjoy it warm or at room temperature. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or
This easy and quick method guarantees a delicious, moist banana bread with minimal effort!