Instant Pot Banana Nut Bread [Grandma Mills Recipe] (2024)

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Nordic Ware 6-Cup Bundt Pan

Instant Pot Banana Nut Bread

Baked goods are different than cooking. There is a science and in some cases if you don’t follow an instruction, the dessert won’t turn out as planned. For instance, my very popularInstant Pot New York Cheesecake, which is the BEST Instant Pot Cheesecake around can be easily ruined IF you over beat the eggs. One simple thing, don’t over beat the eggs. That one little instruction can cause your cheesecake to rise like a souffle while cooking and then fall while cooling. The cheesecake comes out spongy and eggy. For cakes in the Instant Pot, there are only two important instructions to follow (other than the ingredients) to make a perfect light, springy and soft cake.

Soft and Fluffy Banana Bread

• Read my article on How to Properly Measure Flour. Seriously, if you don’t read anything else in this post, read that article.
• There is a right way and a wrong way to measure your flour. If you simply scoop out flour from the bag, you may be actually packing in too much. This will lead to a very dense bread.
• When mixing up quick breads like Banana Nut Bread, it is important not to over mix.
• Toss the ingredients into your mixing bowl and gently combine them together. Stop mixing once all ingredients are incorporated

Pro Tip: Proper measurement of Flour is essential! Your bread will end up rubbery or like a brick if the batter is over mixed and/or the flour is not properly measured.

So, now that you know How to Properly Measure Flour, measure out the two cups of Flour. You did read that article, right????

Okay, then, add the rest of the dry ingredients into the Medium Mixing Bowland beat just until combined. Do not over work your batter. Doing so will cause a very heavy and dense bread.

If using walnuts or your favorite nut, gently fold them in now and combine by hand. If you want to use Chocolate Chips, hand fold them in now.

In a Medium Mixing Bowl, add butter, sugar andeggs. Using a Hand Mixer, beat until combined. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl. There should be no sugar granules left in the bowl.

Place bananas in a SmallMixing Bowl and mash well. Add the mashed bananas to the butter, eggs, sugar mixture andgently beat to combine.

Delicious Add Ins to Banana Nut Bread

• Dried Cranberries
• Chocolate Chips
• Raisins
• Coconut Flakes

Pro Tip: This Banana Nut Bread doesn’t even need any extra add ins as it is delicious as written.

Baking desserts in the Instant Pot is easy and convenient. No need to preheat an oven and the Instant Pot can be plugged in anywhere there is an outlet.

We also love thisSimply Delicious Buttermilk Banana Bread. It is an oven recipe, but can easily be cooked in the pressure cooker too!

Tips and Tricks for Instant Pot Banana Nut Bread

1. A 6 cup Bundt Panworks best.
2. If you don’t measure the Flour properly, you WILL end up with a rubber/brick Banana Bread.Please read my article How to Properly Measure Flour.
3. Over working the batter will cause a dense and heavy bread.
4. Allow the pressure to release for a bit. Grandma Mill’s Banana Nut Bread will rise nicely.
5. Allow it to cool, before slicing.

Banana Nut Bread will be nice and spongy and airy! Try a smear of cream cheese on a slice. Even peanut butter is delicious.

More Instant Pot Dessert Recipes to Make:

• Instant Pot Pumpkin Bundt Cake w/Butterscotch
• Instant Pot Bhapa Doi {Steamed Yogurt Pudding}
• Choco-Spice Layer Cake w/Mocha Buttercream Frosting
• Pressure Cooker Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Enjoy this recipe from the oven or from the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker.

Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

• Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker
• Amco Advanced Performance 18/10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
• Simply Gourmet (Dry) Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
• Anchor Hocking Glass (Liquid) Measuring Cups
• di Oro Living Silicone Spatulas Set
• LamsonSharp Chef’s Slotted Turner– I totally love this spatula!
• Porcelain & Bamboo Salt Box with Spoon
• My FANTASTIC Teak Cutting & Charcuterie Board & Compartments
• Stainless Steel Tall/Short Trivet & Egg Cooker Set
• 3.5 Quart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl
• Small 1.5 Quart “Pot in Pot” Mixing Bowl
• Cuisinart Electric Hand Mixer
• Nordic Ware 6 cup Bundt Pan

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