Perfect Banana Bread Recipe: Slow Cooker or Oven Instructions

A delicious, tried-and-true banana bread recipe adaptable for slow cooker or oven. Shared by home baking enthusiast Marlies van der Eng, who calls it the best she's ever made. Its infectious appeal has inspired many, including our team, as a healthier alternative to typical snacks and cakes.

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Banana Bread Recipe for Slow Cooker or Oven

This recipe highlights the convenience of the slow cooker: simply mix the ingredients, add to the pot, and enjoy fresh banana bread in just 3.5 hours. Not only flavorful, it's also healthier than most snacks, packed with wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas
• 3 eggs
• 100 gr spelled flour
• 75 gr oatmeal flakes
• 1 teaspoon biscuit or gingerbread spices (and/or cinnamon)
• baking soda, 1 teaspoon
• 1 dash of date or agave syrup
• As desired: nuts, date pieces, fig pieces, raisins, coconut bits, etc.
• Almond shavings (garnish)

For a version tailored to the hourglass diet, check our banana bread hourglass diet recipe.

Slow Cooker Method

• Mix all ingredients together, except almond shavings (mash bananas by hand or use a stick blender for smoothness).
• Line the slow cooker with greased baking paper.

• Add the batter and top with almond shavings.

• Wrap a tea towel around the lid to absorb moisture.
• Cook on low for 3.5 hours.
• Test doneness with a skewer—it should come out clean.

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Oven Method

• Preheat oven to 180°C.
• Prepare batter as above.
• Grease a cake tin.
• Add batter, top with almond shavings.
• Bake for about 1 hour; check at 50 minutes with a skewer and adjust if needed.