Instant Pot Banana Nut Bread is a fluffy and moist quick bread. The delicious aroma of bananas and warm spices will fill your home.
Instant Pot Banana Nut Bread
Banana Bread is one of those sweets that just about everyone loves. Jan Borden Freeman is a wonderful baker, as a result of her Grandma Mills teaching her to bake when she was in her 20’s.
Jan purchased an Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker last year and has been cooking up a storm. Her most favorite and prized recipe from her Grandma is her Grandma Mills’ Banana Nut Bread. She realized that baked goods were not only possible in a pressure cooker, but they come out very moist and delicious.
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Ingredients for Instant Pot Banana Nut Bread
- All Purpose Flour
- Bananas
- Butter
- Sugar
- Baking Soda
- Sea Salt
- Walnuts – totally optional
Pro Tip: Chocolate Chips can be added in addition to walnuts or in place of.
Nordic Ware 6-Cup Bundt Pan
Type of Pan for Banana Nut Bread
- My recommendation is to use this Nordic Ware 6 cup Bundt Pan so that the bread cooks up light and fluffy without any dense centers.
- A round cake pan or 6 inch Fat Daddio’s Push Pan can be used as well, but you will need to add about five minutes to the cook time. The center of the banana bread may be denser with this type of pan.
Instant Pot Banana Nut Bread
If you have ever cooked a meal in your Instant Pot and then made a dessert, you will know that sometimes the dessert will pick up the flavor of what you just cooked.
How To Keep Desserts from Taking on Flavor of Savory Recipes
- If you have just cooked a savory recipe like Instant Pot Classic Pot Roast in your Instant Pot, you may notice that the silicone gasket/seal smells like beef, carrots and rosemary.
- My recommendation is to buy extra silicone seals and use one for one for sweets, one for savory and one for recipes which are very fragrant like my incredible Instant Pot Butter Chicken recipe.
Don’t Scoop from the Container or Bag of Flour
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 popular Instant 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.
Add the rest of the dry ingredients to the Flour
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 Bowl and 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.
Pressure Cooker Grandma Mills’ Banana Nut Bread, Bundt Style
In a Medium Mixing Bowl, add butter, sugar and eggs. 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 Small Mixing Bowl and mash well. Add the mashed bananas to the butter, eggs, sugar mixture and gently beat to combine.
Pour the Batter into a Cake Pan
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.
Place Pan into Pressure Cooker
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 this Simply Delicious Buttermilk Banana Bread. It is an oven recipe, but can easily be cooked in the pressure cooker too!
Banana Bread will rise quite a bit
Tips and Tricks for Instant Pot Banana Nut Bread
- A 6 cup Bundt Pan works best.
- 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.
- Over working the batter will cause a dense and heavy bread.
- Allow the pressure to release for a bit. Grandma Mill’s Banana Nut Bread will rise nicely.
- Allow it to cool, before slicing.
Pressure Cooker Grandma Mills’ Banana Nut Bread, Bundt Style
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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Here is the handy printable recipe:
Instant Pot Banana Nut Bread [Grandma Mills Recipe]
Print Pin Save RateIngredients
- ½ cup Butter room temperature
- 1 cup White Sugar
- 2 large Eggs room temperature
- 3 medium Bananas mashed
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour properly measured
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 cup Walnuts optional (or other nut)
Optional Add Ins
- 4 oz Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 4 oz Toffee Chips
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Instructions
- Add bananas to a small bowl and with a potato masher, mash bananas well. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl add butter, sugar and eggs.
- Beat at high speed until light and creamy, making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl, so that all sugar is mixed into the butter and eggs.
- Add the mashed bananas and beat at high speed to combine.
- Add all dry ingredients, except walnuts and beat using medium speed just combined. Do not over mix the batter.
- With a spatula, gently fold in walnuts and/or chips, if using.
Conventional Oven
- Pour into greased/floured 8 inch loaf pan.
- Bake at 350° 60-70 minutes.
- Remove from pan and cool on rack.
Pressure Cooker
- Grease a 6 cup Bundt Pan. Line the bottom with a parchment round or paper, if you like.
- Pour in batter and smooth it out so batter is level.
- Add 1.5 cups of water into Pressure Cooker cooking pot. Place Trivet in Pressure Cooker cooking pot.
- Place cake pan on Trivet. Lightly cover the pan with a piece of paper towel and then a piece of foil.
- Lock on lid and close Pressure Valve. Cook at High Pressure for 55-60 minutes.
- When Beep sounds, allow a 10 minute Natural Pressure Release. Allow cake to cool in pan.
Notes
How to Serve Instant Pot Banana Nut Bread
- Hot coffee
- Hot Tea
- Hot Cocoa
- Scoop of vanilla ice cream
- Toasted with a slather of butter
- Turn it into French Toast!
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PIN this Pressure Cooker Grandma Mills’ Banana Nut Bread!
Instant Pot Grandma Mills’ Banana Nut Bread
This is my elderly mother’s absolute favourite thing to eat! Her health isn’t great but her eyes light up when I bring this over. She cannot get enough of it. I make it just as is.
The ONLY way I now make Banana Bread! Excellent! The flour measuring really makes a big difference. Thank you for sharing. Any thoughts if I’d like to add cranberries to this recipe?
Thank you, Rita. I am glad you enjoyed the banana bread. Jill
Turned out wonderfully. I didn’t have white sugar so I used 1 c. coconut sugar, it’s perfect for those who love their bakes not too sweet. I made it in my 3qt Mini Ultra Instant Pot, baking for 22 minutes. It’s enough batter for 3 mini cakes (Amazon sells a 3-cup Bundt pan). One corner was either raw or wet, I can’t tell,but I forgot to cover. It was smash hit with my husband who does not like overly rich cake.
Thank you, Michelle. So glad you enjoyed. Jill
Made this tonight.. first time baking in the instant pot!Great not to turn the oven on when it’s 100 degrees!
I subbed applesauce for butter and used 1/2C sugar….turned out delicious..
Thank you!
Thanks, Terri. Glad you enjoyed. Jill
You make a really big deal about measuring flour, but then you don’t give the measurement in grams in the recipe. Very frustrating.
Actually I do. Look on the recipe card and choose metric.
Great recipe. I have baked it all suggested ways. Has always turned out perfect.
Thank you, Marjorie. Jill
Moist w/ really great flavor and easyyyyyy
So good. Easy and enjoyed making with my four year old. Thanks so much for the recipe
Thank you so much, Kelly. Jill
I just made this in a 7” round instant pot baking pan and cooked 60 minutes. It was perfectly cooked in the middle. Covered loosely with parchment and foil as someone else recommended. Also used 1/2 c. Truvia baking sugar (cane blend). Yummy!!!
Wonderful, thank you so much. Jill
Doing the same thing with the Truvia. Hopefully will come out just as good. I always cover with foil and use a sling I got on Amazon. Using the InstaPot Bundt Pan I just got. It looks like it will hold up better than the other one I have.
What am I missing? As per your instructions: “Grease a 6 cup Bundt Pan. Line the bottom with a parchment round or paper, if you like”. How do I line a bundt pan with parchment?
That is in case you use a regular pan.
I was intending to use my IP and only a ‘bundt pan’ was mentioned in the pressure cooker instructions. Thanks for the clarification.
I always use my springform cake pan. It works perfectly.
It’s so good and so easy to make
Thanks, Tammy. Jill
OMG this Banana Bread recipe rocks!! I didn’t have a bundt pan small enough to fit in my 6qt IP so I used a 6 cup Corningware dish. Cooked on high pressure for 1 hr. Moist and delicious. The only things I added were 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1/2 chocolate chips.
Thank you so much, Christina. I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Jill
My daughter told me (last minute) she was supposed to bring banana bread to the youth group at church. I made this recipe exactly how it says, I added walnuts and chocolate chips and even though I didn’t try it, my daughter said it was a huge success with the teens (no leftovers for me 🙁 ) my niece said this is her new favorite cake/bread.
Mind you that my daughter dislike banana bread in general but she said this was delicious!
Thank you so much, Tatiana. I am so glad it was enjoyed. Jill
Hi! This is the first baked goods recipe I tried n the Instant Pot and it turned out great! We are eating Keto or low carb so I substituted the sugar and used Swerve Granulated sugar. For the flour substitute I used 1 cup Almond flour and 1 cup Coconut flour. For the nuts I had some almonds that I put in the chopper instead of walnuts. Everything’s substituted well and the banana bread got rave reviews! We all need a little banana bread some time! Thanks for the recipe!
Wonderful subs, Sue. Thank you so much. Jill
Made this tonight in bundt pan *mind blown* came out perfect!! Only change I made was to add 1tsp of vanilla. Weighed and aerated flour as suggested. Thank you for great recipe!!!!
If I use a 7 inch cake pan how much more time do I need to add to the 55 – 60 minutes? Or if I use two 3 cup bundt pans how much time do I use?
My 1st baking adventure in my instant pot! And, of course, I had to get a little off path – added 1/8c unsweetened cacao powder, and substituted the ap flour for almond flour. Holy moly was this a great recipe! I even used the flour measure tip with the almond flour. 🙂 ty for an easy, terrific record recipe!
Thanks, Bridgette. Sounds great! Jill
I used all purpose gluten free flour by weight and it worked perfectly! It’s so light and fluffy you would never know it’s gluten free! Thank you!!
Help!! I can’t have dairy but your recipe looks amazing. I don’t bake, ever ? so this seems like a perfect alternative to make some delicious banana bread… my family survives off the instant pot. Lol
Do you have any suggestions for butter replacement in this recipe?
Thank you! ?
I made it in an IP it was delicious although the center didn’t cook through(didn’t use Bundt pan) Just scooped it out and ate the done part.
This bread looks amazing and who doesn’t like banana bread. I appreciate all the time and effort you put into your blog. However, I hate to waste my time and ingredients. Cover or don’t, cover the pan which one?
I always cover. Otherwise the top is wet. Cheesecake I don’t cover. I take a paper towel and carefully ‘wick’ the moisture off around the edges where it tends to
Pool.
What size of Instant pot do you use or have
I made this and it was the best banana bread I’ve ever made. I read all about how to measure flour (thank you). I only had a springform pan so I used that. I had to put in back in And cook it for another 20 minutes and it was perfect. I would leave off the paper towel and use parchment covered with foil next time. Thanks for the recipe.
Thank you, Tamara. Jill
I got the bundt pan, followed the directions exactly and it came out perfect. Thank you, my family is exuberant and everyday ask if I’m going to make it. Our kids showed me this banana bread hell yeah video. Caution, a lot of F word.
So glad you enjoyed the recipe. Jill
Spectacularly delicious! Used a 6 cup ceramic bundt pan, added chopped walnuts and Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips per the recipe, vanilla, and a rounded teaspoon of Penzey’s Baking Spice. About a third of the flour was King Arthur white whole grain. Also gave it about a teaspoon of a natural banana extract to enhance the flavor. Allow plenty of time for it to cool in the ceramic pan. Will definitely make again.
Do you think this could be made in an air fryer? This is my go to recipe for banana bread.
Love your recipes. What is the volume of bananas? Looking to substitute partly with papaya. Thanks
Medium size bananas are fine. I’ve never weighed them. Jill
What measure are the 3 medium bananas? Very subjective. I live in Costa Rica and bananas are al different sizes. 1 cup mashed or 2 cups? Anyone know?
Do you need a bundt pan for this? Mine doesn’t fit into the IP. Can I just use the instant pot?
Today I’ve made this for the third time and it’s still the very best banana bread I’ve ever made!!!! Thanks a thousand fold for the recipe! I can’t wait for your book to come out! I’ve already pre-ordered it and will devour it when it comes! If your banana bread recipe is any indication of the rest of yours, then I’ll be very very happy with it! Thanks again!
Thank you, Gary. Very sweet of you to say. I am glad you enjoy the bread and thank you for buying my book. Jill
You did not cover the pan in the photo. You showed it uncovered in the instant pot. So i missed that direction. Please update so that doesn’t happen to someone else.
My bread just came out of the pan and looks good! Curious tho about two things. You are so specific about the flour measurement but very vague on the amount of banana. Hope The bananas I had were enough. Also so surprised at the length of cooking time. No faster than an oven and much longer than many other similar recipes. I cooked mine for 50 minutes and a pick came out clean. Can hardly wait to try it??
Correct on measuring. I always weigh all my ingredients for any recipe I use. Makes a huge difference!
Can I make this recipe in cups,if so how long do you pressure cook them?
recipe and directions for a 3 qt. pressure cooker ???
To honor my Jewish great grandmother, who, like so many Frenchwomen before her, kept geese and peacocks and plucked their down to make down pillows, I made this with unsalted goose fat. Using goose, duck or chicken fat (schmaltz) in sweet breads and cakes results in a complex richness and a tender crumb. While applesauce cake is traditional, banana bread can enjoy cross cultural benefits as well. Smaltz is a great substitute for anyone with a dairy allergy.
This recipe is great. My daughter had made it for her husbands birthday and I asked Her for the recipe. So moist and yummy!
I made this Banana Bread EXACTLY (especially the flour measuring) as the recipe indicated. I used walnuts and the 6 cup bundt pan. In pot as directed for 58 minutesz. I topped it with cream cheese icing and more walnuts. It was beautiful and delicious and the texture was perfect. Thank you for sharing! I’ll be making it again!
Cream Cheese icing sounds wonderful on this bread. So glad you loved it. 🙂 Jill
Hello Jill, I am totally in love with this bread.. I make it at least once a week… but I do have a question…. What is the best way to store it after it is done? I have stored it in a cake carrier *plastic plate with locking plastic top* but it condensates horribly!!! Then after day 2, it tastes sour.. I’ve stored it on a paper plate with parchment paper round, right in the fridge, then it seems to dry out on the sides.. HELP… 🙂
Let it cool completely and then store in the cake carrier with a paper towel also in the carrier.
I am seriously confused by this recipe.
The Recipe in the article is DIFFERENT
then the Recipe that you can print up.
Example: grease a 7 inch Push Pan or 7 inch Cake Pan and place a Parchment Round in the bottom. Grease the Parchment Round too.
In the recipe to print it says NOTHING about greasing the parchment round.
The MOST concerning difference and my question is related to this part
In your article it says-Add some water to the bottom of your Pressure Cooker and place a Trivet inside.
Place the cake pan of batter on top of the Stainless Steel Trivet.You are all ready to bake!
AND YET in the RECIPE TO PRINT IT SAYS THIS
Place Trivet in Pressure Cooker cooking pot.
Place cake pan on Trivet. Lightly cover the pan with a piece of paper towel and then a piece of foil.
I did the paper towel and foil thing, it was a pain to do AND the papertowel was soaked when I took the cake out.
So Which instruction is the right one to follow? Yes or no Paper Towel and Foil?
I did read your flour measuring article and bought myself a food scale before making this recipe.
Thanks so much. Trying this today.
Can I half the sugar in this recipe?
Made this tonight…followed all directions carefully…it was delicious! It came out slightly dry but the chocolate chips helped and a glass of cold milk made it perfect. I probably overworked the batter (specifically warned not to do that) but it was still great. I’m just not sure of using the IP for it in future. No time saved.
Glad you enjoyed the bread. I went to school with a girl named Charla. Haven’t seen this name in a while. Jill
can you make this banana bread in the instant pot using small mini loaf pans?
Yes, Patti. Jill
Haven’t tried the recipe yet, but just wanted to give an FYI that the current amazon link for the buddy pan is for a 12 cup, not 6. I ordered straight from your link and it’s far too big for the IP 🙁
Sorry *bundt pan. Auto correct!
Hi Marissa. Would you please let me know which link as I have just checked them all and they all lead to the one I use, which is this one. Thanks. Jill
Instructions say put a paper towel over the cake pan and then put a piece of foil on top. How does the paper towel not get stuck to the top of the cake?
Can I make this in my 3 quart instant pot with a 3 cup bunt pan? If so how long should I cook for?
The banana nut bread is so easy to make and is absolutely delicious. I made it to take to a group, but i couldn’t take it because we ate it all. Will definitely make it again. I used a 6-cup bundt pan in my IP. Thank you. This is a correction: I meant to say I used a 6-cup bundt pan.
The banana nut bread is so easy to make and is absolutely delicious. I made it to take to a group, but i couldn’t take it because we ate it all. Will definitely make it again. I used a 7” springform pan in my IP. Thank you.
You weigh the flour but have to guess on the banana’s? I would like to know in cups please so I can substitute apple sauce as my daughter is allergic to banana’s
Jill, the Instant Pot Crusty Bread post mentions using the yogurt whey when making Grandma Mill’s Banana Nut Bread, but I don’t see any mention of whey in the banana bread post. How do I use whey in this recipe? Thanks in advance for your response.
Kathy, in lieu of liquid. Jill
I had the same question as Kathy. The only liquid I see is the eggs. How much whey would be used to replace the eggs? Is that the liquid you’re talking about?
Made this tonight in a 6 cup cake pan…it is still cooling and I couldn’t keep my fingers off….tastes delicious!!
can’t wait to try it
Why does mine taste so dry?
Been given a case of bananas so I will be making Banana Bread for gifts and thank you.
For the banana nut bread, how would you adjust the time for a 3 cup bundt pan rather than a 6 cup? Also, do you fill the pan to the top or ?
I have the same question about the 3 cup pan Will make the full recipe and cook two 3 cup cakes? What is advised for cooking time?
Please disregard my first post. Self-correcting issues! 🙂 I want to make one recipe and cook 2 small cakes using the 3 cup bunt oan. What is the recommended time? Thanks!
For the banana nut bread, how would you adjust the time for a 3 cup bundt pan rather than a 6 cup?
Would this work with a butter replacement, (margarine, oil, etc…)? We have a dairy allergy in the house and he can’t eat butter.
Hi Jill, this has been by go to banana bread. I like the sour cream one more in the oven. Two questions:
I read someone’s post stating that she just switched banana in recipe for pumpkin and made pumpkin. Think it’ll work?
Also,look what happened when I put the cute red bundt pan on top shelf of dishwasher. Was it hand wash only do you know?
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Well I guess I don’t know how to add a photo. But red came off.
Edited to say”Hi Jill, this has been my go to banana bread. I like the sour cream one more in the oven. Two questions:
I read someone’s post stating that she just switched banana in recipe for pumpkin and made pumpkin bread . Think it’ll work?
Also,look what happened when I put the cute red bundt pan on top shelf of dishwasher. Was it hand wash only do you know?
?
Well I guess I don’t know how to add a photo. But red came off.
Made in my 8q IP, followed recipe except used ghee instead of regular butter and used my large Bread n Cake Bake crock pot pan with lid. I used rack IP came with. Soo Delish! It’s is so moist. Thank you for recipe.
I made this in my instant pot using a 7″ springform pan. It filled up right to top! I cooked on high presssuee for 70 minutes and reduced the baking soda to one teaspoon. Otherwise followed the recipe. Turned out awesome!
I made this yesterday following all the directions and using 1 cup hazelnuts, chopped, plus 1/2 cup chocolate chips and HP for 56 mins. Delicious!! After reading your notes on “how to measure flour correctly” I just weighed 250 grams of flour on my food scale. Maybe you could add the flour weight to the recipe in addition to the cups? I’m a big fan of Bob’s Red Mill products so used his white flour. I have an antique granite ware fluted tube pan that just fits into my 6qt IP so it was fun to use it and have a pretty banana bread. Thanks for sharing Grandma Mills recipe!!
For those asking about gluten free substitutes, I used Bob’s Red Mill GF Flour blend in place of all purpose flour. The first time I made it it tasted a little over cooked. I knocked the time down to 50 min and it came out perfect the second try.
Any idea what quantities I should use if I want to switch to coconut and or tapioca flour ? I think I need a lot more eggs. I would also supstitute coconut sugar, but that usually works out pretty even.
Thanks.
Works great and very moist. I let it go for 70 minutes and just made it in a pyrex bowl.
this looks like it rises quite a bit. I have a small bundt pan – less than 7 inches – closer to 6 or 5 1/2. How full should I fill the pan?? I don’t want it to overflow – can always make 2!
Do you know anything about substituting the flour with almond, coconut, or some other gluten free flour? I’d love to give it a try but don’t want to waste expensive gf flour. Thanks!
Brenna, coconut flour does not contain gluten and won’t work in this recipe. Jill
I would love to make these in silicone muffin cups in the IP. Do you have a suggestion as to how long I should cook them?
I just made this. Another winner here. Moist and delish. And so attractive. sent away for the 6C bundt pan, it was fun to use. Love that you provide links to the equipment you use. I now have a large, deep drawer in my side board devoted to my smart pot accessories. Thanks again for all the tips, photos and recipes. I am still learning and what you provide is so helpful.
Hello. I am so glad you enjoyed the Banana Nut Bread. Sounds like you are enjoying cooking, which is awesome! Thank you for your comments. Jill
Can almond flour be used? I am a diabetic and really can’t use all purpose flour anymore…Unless you have another flour suggestion. Thanks!
I have several freezer bags of mashed bananas in either 1 c or 2 c quantities. Do you know what volume 3 bananas will equal?
By the way have made this recipe before from Jan’s posting on Instant Pot file share. If I’m not mistaken, you are recommending 1 1/2 t soda and I think original one said 1 t.
Is that because you need more soda in pressure cooker than oven?.
Cheers.
Just made this. Smells awesome!! Do I have to wait for it to completely cool before taking out of pan? Thanks!
I can’t wait to try this. I have been weighing flour ar right around 125 for a long time now due to getting proper weights for bread in my Zo bread maker. Just wish all recipes were written for the proper weights. When I make the no-knead artisan bread, it definitely wasn’t written with the 125 grams in mind.
I made this today in my breville. I subbed blueberries for the nuts, it came out wonderful. Thank you for this incredibly moist and yummy recipe.
Have you ever tried mkaong 2 mini loaves? If so would pressur cooking time change ?
Your recipie was so easy to understand that I turned out a perfect, moist, sweet cooker based Banana bread????
I have not tried to bake or make any such stuff as kitchen was not my territory. I was a career person now retired .
My first attempt was so good that I literally danced with this beauty .
The cake or bread as one may choose to call it is demolished and eaten by all at home.
A heart felt thank you to you and making me feel happy because I could make a banana bread.
LOVE this recipe! thank you for sharing it with us.
Having said that, I’ve always used my 6 cup bundt pan, but would like to make smaller bread pan sized loaves for gift giving. Suggestion on how to adjust the time for the smaller size?
I would like to make small muffins/ cupcake size. I have a 6 cupcake silicone pan that fits in my ppcxl. How much time do you recommend?
Newbie here~~when you use like a bunch pan or any other kinds of Pan’s Do you just set the bundy pan inside the IP ? And will a regular bundt pan work in the 7-1 DUO ?
Hi Sharon~
You would need to use a trivet inside the Pressure Cooker with water in the bottom. You’ll need a smaller Bundt pan than what you are probably used to using.
Jill
Hi Jill! I followed the instructions but my bread still isn’t done. It isn’t brown and looks quite gooey. Any idea how much long r I should cook it? I’m using a Fat Daddio in an Instant Pot. Thanks so much! I love your website.
Hi Rachel~
If the bread is gooey, add some more time. 55 minutes is what most people use, but some go for 60.
Thank you for the compliment. 🙂 So glad you are enjoying my site.
Jill
If I use a bundt pan in the IP, shouldn’t the time be adjusted? Thank you!
Hi CJ~
Time is the same.
Jill
Would a 7 inch pyrex bowl require extra time?
Hi Helen~
Yes, it would require more time.
Jill
Hi Jill, how would you adjust the time for a 6 inch push pan?
thank you!
Hi JJ~
Adjust up five minutes. Does all the batter fit, or will you have extra?
Jill
I am just now making this. Following the instructions and using a 6 in push pan, I had enough batter to fill up an 8 oz or so ramekin. So one big one for the family and one mini cake for me to take to work in the morning for breakfast.
Hi Renee~
Sounds like a good plan. Enjoy. 🙂
Jill
Do you not add any flour into the mix?
There is no mention of flour in the recipe?
Thanks
Hi Jolene~
The recipe definitely mentions the flour.
Jill
This looks fabulous, but I have one question. Do you cover the pan with aluminum foil before cooking in the instant pot? I don’t see it covered in any of the pictures but it seems like it would make the cake gooey from the steam if it were not covered.
Hi Connie~
Thank you. No need to cover the cake. 🙂
Jill
Thanks Jill for the quick reply. I have three overripe bananas begging to be turned into something edible and with 100 degree temps today, the Instant Pot is the only possible way that banana bread will be made today.
Hi, instructions say to cover it. I did cover and paper towel stuck to it. If I don’t, won’t it be soggy? I used a pan that is circular with a whole, similar to bundt. I liked the results better in 6 inch fat daddio push pan. It was higher and prettier like yours. Thanks for the recipe.
One more thing, I used your tips on making yogurt. I usually use skim but went for 2% and it was yummy. I boil milk in the microwave though.
Hi Sheryl~
Don’t worry about covering the banana bread. Some people like to and others don’t. Glad your yogurt was yummy.
Jill
If you use a bundt pan would you still use parchment paper? Looks delicious looking forward to making this.
Hi Kelly~
If you use a Bundt pan, just make sure to grease and lightly flour the bottom.
Jill
No parchment in bundt pan
I miss Grandma Mills, she was an amazing woman. I’ll never forget her banana nut bread, chocolate pie or cheesecake. And her talks of life, salvation and eternity.
Hi Tracey~
I hope this post is a nice memory for you and your family. Your Grandma’s name and banana bread is being talked about and baked, all over the World.
Jill
Jill, you did an amazing write up of Grandma Mills’ Banana Nut Bread. Thank-you for taking the time to do it and sharing all over the world.
Hi Jan~
Thank YOU for the honor of allowing me to post your wonderful Grandma’s story and Banana Nut Bread recipe. It was definitely my pleasure. I am sure your Grandma is smiling down at the millions of people who are reading or who will read her story and will then make her delicious dessert.
Jill