This flavorful, moist, and delicious banana bread bakes right in a cast iron skillet making this a great breakfast, snack, or evening treat!
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 my old-fashioned 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 and also check out my Banana Squash Bread for a fun variation!
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Cast Iron Skillet Banana Bread
Equipment
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!
Kari says
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!
Kristin says
Yay!! Love hearing this! Glad you enjoyed!!
Peggy says
Did I read that this could be made on a traeger?
Kristin says
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!!
Chuck says
Oh my! Are you kidding me?!!! So easy and I’ve never had better! Thanks
Kristin says
Awww, yay! So glad you enjoyed it! Its a huge hit in my house for sure!
Mr. Chris says
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?
Kristin says
Great advice, I have updated the recipe as I actually have started using avocado oil recently and love it! Thanks!