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    Home » Recipes » Quick Breads

    Cast Iron Skillet Banana Bread

    Modified: Jan 30, 2020 · Published: Feb 18, 2019 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 8 Comments

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    This flavorful, moist, and delicious banana bread bakes right in a cast iron skillet making this a great breakfast, snack, or evening treat!

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    I don’t know about your house, but I almost ALWAYS have bananas on my counter to use up, or in my freezer! My go to snack to make for my kids is banana bread. I am able to get about 4 mini loaves per batch, so I keep 1-2 out and freeze the rest.

    Last week, I was cleaning out my freezer and found a stock pile of bananas. Seriously, a huge pile! As in about 10-15 bananas. Those things add up quickly I guess, haha!

    I took a few out to make some banana bread, but decided to change it up and make it in our cast iron skillet instead.

    Not only did it turn out fabulous, but my kids LOVED the fact it was cut into “pie slices”. My son said it looked like pumpkin pie, but tasted like banana, lol!

    My daughter had a friend over from school and after one slice, she quickly asked for seconds declaring it the “best banana bread ever. Wow! She’s invited over more often because of that, right??!

    I cut ours into about 12 slices and we ate it over the course of about 4 days. This freezes perfectly in case you want to save for later!

    Enjoy warm with some butter, serve with your coffee, or enjoy as a snack/evening treat!

    If you’re looking for a quick and simple banana bread recipe that turns out perfectly each time, look no further!

    If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, you can also make this into loaves (large or mini).

    Enjoy!

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     Mini Loaf Pans: https://amzn.to/2NbFzyh

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    Cast Iron Skillet Banana Bread

    Recipe by: Kristin
    This flavorful, moist, and delicious banana bread bakes right in a cast iron skillet making this a great breakfast, snack, or evening treat!
    4.36 from 37 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Servings 12

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup sugar
    • ½ cup oil
    • 3 tablespoon sour cream
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 3 bananas, mashed
    • 2 cups flour
    • ½ cup nuts, optional

    Instructions
     

    • Grease your cast iron skillet. *I use a 10 inch skillet, 12 inch works great too
    • In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients.
    • Stir until just combined.
    • Pour mixture into skillet and spread evenly.
    • Place in preheated oven, 350 degrees, and bake about 30-40 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean from center.
    • Remove from oven and allow to cool a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
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    Comments

    1. Kari says

      May 19, 2024 at 10:02 am

      5 stars
      Very simple, very yummy. Top and edges have a nice crisp to them but moist inside! I added some vanilla protein powder and dropped sugar to 1/2 cup and it was perfect at 30 mins. Thank you for sharing this!

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      • Kristin says

        May 19, 2024 at 4:14 pm

        Yay!! Love hearing this! Glad you enjoyed!!

        Reply
    2. Peggy says

      June 24, 2020 at 7:09 pm

      Did I read that this could be made on a traeger?

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      • Kristin says

        June 25, 2020 at 9:41 am

        Yes!! I have heard a few of my followers have put it on their smoker (350 degrees) and cooked it that way! Pretty neat idea! I plan on trying it myself soon!!

        Reply
    3. Chuck says

      June 18, 2020 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my! Are you kidding me?!!! So easy and I’ve never had better! Thanks

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        June 19, 2020 at 12:55 pm

        Awww, yay! So glad you enjoyed it! Its a huge hit in my house for sure!

        Reply
    4. Mr. Chris says

      January 30, 2020 at 11:46 am

      NEVER use canned cooking spray in your Cast Iron, the Chemicals will absorb into the the Iron. Only use oil, the same type that you use in your cooking, Olive, Flaxseed, Avocado, etc. etc. Cast Iron is healthier to cook with than ANY other type of material, why add Petroleum in the form of Propane or Butane to your diet?

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      • Kristin says

        January 30, 2020 at 2:16 pm

        Great advice, I have updated the recipe as I actually have started using avocado oil recently and love it! Thanks!

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