Learn how to make Nana’s Ultra Moist Instant Pot Banana Bread (Pressure Cooker Banana Bread)! Deliciously rich aroma & satisfying flavors that reminisce the taste of grandma’s homemade banana bread. This easy banana bread is like a fluffy yet slightly dense, comforting yummy sweet cake.
Banana Bread will always hold a special place in my heart because it was the very first dish I’ve ever learned to make as a kid! In fact, it was the very first thing I’ve learned to cook after moving to Canada!
I still remember being so excited when I got home from kids’ cooking class, and I was so eager to teach my mom how to make this delicious moist sweet cake. teehee~
This banana bread’s comforting warm taste of home reminds me of my beloved grandma – her gentle smile and all her amazing homemade traditional Teochew cakes & breads.
She just passed away last week. Thank you for pouring your love on us. I will forever miss you~
Why Make Banana Bread in Instant Pot?
- This Nana’s Banana Bread turns out ultra moist, rich, flavorful, fluffy yet dense, and satisfyingly delicious!
- You can enjoy homemade banana bread without an oven (i.e. you can make this easy banana bread in your RV, dorm room, camping trip, road trip…)
- The Instant Pot won’t heat up the house!
- It’s super easy to make banana bread in Instant Pot
I simply couldn’t stop eating this deliciously moist Instant Pot banana bread packed with tons of banana flavor & tasty aroma! 😀
Step-by-Step Instant Pot Banana Bread Guide
Here are the ingredients for making Banana Bread in Instant Pot:
*Pro Tip: best to use overripe banana for making banana bread!
What if I don’t have overripe bananas?
You can quickly ripen the banana by placing unpeeled bananas in a 280 – 300°F oven for 20 – 30 minutes.
Tools for Instant Pot Banana Bread
- Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker
- Fat Daddio's 7 x 3 inch Cake Pan (removable bottom)
- Hand Mixer
- Kitchen Scale
- Whisk
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- Food Thermometer
- Pyrex Measuring Cups
- Instant Pot Trivet or Bakeware Sling
- Mixing Bowls
- Cooling Rack
- Silicone Spatula
- Parchment Paper
- Aluminum Foil
*Pro Tip: For the best banana bread, it’s very important to use a kitchen scale for exact measurements! 🙂
Prepare Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, mix 2 cups (280g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp (6g) baking soda, 1 tsp (4g) baking powder, 1 tsp (3g) ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp (0.8g) ground nutmeg, and ⅓ tsp (1.8g) fine salt together.
*Optional: You can sift all the dry ingredients through a mesh strainer to aerate them and make it easier to mix.
Prepare Banana Mixture
In a medium mixing bowl, mash 450g overripe bananas with a fork.
Mix in 2 beaten eggs and 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract.
Prepare Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, mix ¼ cup (60g) room temperature unsalted butter, ¼ cup (60ml) coconut oil, and ⅓ cup (65g) brown sugar together.
*Pro Tip: If you are using more sugar, add those in at this step.
Mix ingredients until creamy (roughly 1 – 1.5 minutes) with a hand mixer using medium speed.
Add banana mixture, then mix until just combined (about 30 seconds).
Line the side & bottom of the 7 x 3 inch Cake Pan with parchment paper for smoother sides & easier release (as shown in below photo). Use a bit of coconut oil to glue them in place.
*Pro Tip: You may use non-stick spray instead of parchment paper.
Make Banana Bread Batter (Mix Everything Together)
Slowly pour the “banana egg” mixture into the dry ingredients.
Fold and mix gently with a silicone spatula. Do not over mix!
*Note: Having some lumps in the banana bread is okay!
Pressure Cook Banana Bread
Pour banana bread batter into the lined cake pan.
Then tap the cake pan against the counter a few times to remove some air bubbles.
Wrap & cover the top of the cake pan with aluminium foil (as shown in below photo).
Add 1 cup (250ml) cold water in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.
Place trivet in Instant Pot, create a foil sling with aluminum foil then place the cake pan on top.
*Pro Tip: Alternatively, use this Bakeware Sling (we love this handy Instant Pot Accessory!) to replace both the Instant Pot trivet and foil sling.
Close lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing position.
- Pressure Cooking Method: Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 60 minutes + 15 minutes Natural Release
After 15 minutes, release the remaining pressure by turning the Venting Knob to Venting position.
Carefully open the lid.
Check Doneness & Chill Banana Bread
Unwrap the cake pan, then measure the temperature with a meat thermometer.
*Note: The very core of the Instant Pot banana bread should be 195°F – 210°F.
*Pro Tip – Undercooked Banana Bread: Different sizes & types of cake pans (made of varying materials & different thickness) will effect the optimal cooking time. So if your banana bread’s core is under 190°F, simply place the banana bread back in Instant Pot and pressure cook at High Pressure for an additional 5 – 10 minutes. 🙂
Place the cake pan on a cooling rack for 45 minutes to 1 hour before serving. It will be easier to cut.
Serve Instant Pot Banana Bread
Once the banana bread has cooled to lukewarm or room temperature, it is ready to serve!! 😀
Release this beautiful ultra moist & delicious banana bread from the cake pan.
Of course you can eat it when the bread is piping hot. We won’t judge 😉 Enjoy~
Time to make Nana’s Ultra Moist Banana Bread in Instant Pot!
Instant Pot Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 - 4 (600g before peeling) overripe medium bananas , mashed
- 2 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ teaspoon (1.8g) fine salt
- 1 teaspoon (6g) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (4g) baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon (0.8g) ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter , room temperature
- ¼ cup (60ml) coconut oil
- ⅓ cup (65g) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons - ¼ cup (25g - 50g) white sugar (optional)
- 2 (117g) large eggs , beaten
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon (3g) ground cinnamon
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Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix 2 cups (280g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp (6g) baking soda, 1 tsp (4g) baking powder, 1 tsp (3g) ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp (0.8g) ground nutmeg, and ⅓ tsp (1.8g) fine salt together. *Optional: sift all the dry ingredients through a mesh strainer to make it easier to mix.
- Prepare Banana Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, mash 450g overripe bananas with a fork. Mix in 2 beaten eggs and 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix ¼ cup (60g) room temperature unsalted butter, ¼ cup (60ml) coconut oil, and ⅓ cup (65g) brown sugar together. *Note: If you are using more sugar, add in the extra sugar at this step. Mix ingredients until creamy (~1 - 1.5 mins) with a hand mixer using medium speed. Add banana mixture, then mix until just combined (~30 secs). Line the side & bottom of the 7 x 3 inch Cake Pan with parchment paper. Use a bit of coconut oil to glue them in place.
- Make Banana Bread Batter (Mix Everything): Slowly pour the "banana egg" mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold and mix gently with a silicone spatula. Do not over mix! *Note: Having some lumps in the banana bread batter is okay!
- Pressure Cook Banana Bread: Pour banana bread batter into the lined cake pan. Then tap the cake pan against the counter a few times to remove some air bubbles. Wrap & cover the top of the cake pan with aluminum foil. Add 1 cup (250ml) cold water in Instant Pot. Place cake pan on top of trivet + aluminum foil sling or Bakeware Sling, then place them in Instant Pot. Close lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 60 minutes + 15 minutes Natural Release. Turn the Venting Knob to Venting position. Open the lid.
- Check Doneness & Chill Banana Bread: Unwrap the cake pan, then measure the temperature. *Note: Banana bread’s core should be 195°F - 210°F. If it's under 190°F, place banana bread back in the Instant Pot and pressure cook at High Pressure for an additional 5 - 10 minutes.Place the cake pan on a cooling rack for 45 minutes to 1 hour before serving.
- Serve Nana’s Banana Bread: Once the banana bread has cooled to lukewarm or room temperature, it is ready to serve. Release the ultra-moist & delicious banana bread from the cake pan. Enjoy~
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