Cake Mix Banana Bread – Food Faith Fitness

Elevate your banana bread game with Cake Mix Banana Bread. This simple recipe creates an irresistibly moist and flavorful loaf you’ll love!

For many years, I’ve been a frequent maker of banana bread. I always seem to have a few bananas that are starting to get brown before I can use them. When that happens, banana bread is always the perfect solution. If I may toot my own horn, I’ve always been pleased with the results of my banana bread. One day when I had some overly ripe bananas, though, I discovered I was low on flour! I did have a yellow cake mix in the pantry, so I decided to swap that in for the dry baking ingredients. Why didn’t I think of this before?!

The cake mix helps make the bread even more moist and flavorful than ordinary banana bread. I used yellow cake mix, but you can actually use any type of cake mix you want: lemon, vanilla, cherry, strawberry, funfetti. I can’t guarantee that every type of cake mix blends perfectly with bananas, but any kind of cake you like is worth trying.

Is Cake Mix Banana Bread Healthy?

Unfortunately, cake mix banana bread isn’t the healthiest dessert, even if it does contain bananas. If health is a priority for you, make sure you read the nutritional facts of the cake mix you use for this bread. Most cake mixes have a lot of refined flour and sugar, which is why this banana bread may have more sugar and calories than other banana bread recipes. This is a sweet treat best enjoyed in moderation.

Room For Extra Ingredients

One of the reasons I enjoy making banana bread is because the batter always has room for one or two extra ingredients. For instance, I always like to use a few drops of maple syrup to add a different flavor to the bread. You can also add a few chocolate chips or chopped nuts, like pecans and almonds. It’s just a matter of picking out items that you like and will blend well with the type of cake mix you use.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 box (15 1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix
• 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/3 cups)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 tablespoons applesauce
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

FAQs & Tips

Serving Suggestions

You might want to consider having a slice of this cake mix banana bread for breakfast alongside some Fruit Salad and a Homemade Caramel Vanilla Iced Coffee. It’s a great way to start the day!

While this is a moist and flavorful banana bread recipe, I understand if you prefer a more health-conscious banana bread. If that’s the case, I suggest Sugar-Free Banana Bread or High-Protein Banana Bread. If you have specific dietary needs, you may want to explore options like Paleo Coconut Flour Banana Bread or Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Bread. There is even a way to make Eggless Banana Bread.