No-Oven Banana Bread (Easy Skillet Banana Bread Recipe)

This soft and fluffy banana bread is made in a skillet instead of an oven. It\’s a great way to use overripe bananas and create a delicious homemade bread with simple ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas (about 370 g with peel)
• 1 egg
• 100 ml milk
• 3 g active dry yeast
• 30 ml melted unsalted butter
• 150 g all-purpose flour
• 1.5 g salt
• 1.5 g ground cinnamon
• 80 g dried cranberries

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Banana Mixture
   Break the bananas into pieces and place them in a large bowl.
   Add the egg and milk.

Blend until smooth.

Add yeast and mix well.
Let sit for 5 minutes.

1. Mix the Dry Ingredients
   Combine flour, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
2. Make the Batter
   Add melted butter to the banana mixture.

Add the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.

Cover and let rise until doubled in size.

1. Add Cranberries
   Stir the batter gently to remove large air bubbles.

Add chopped dried cranberries and mix well.

1. Cook the Bread
   Lightly grease a nonstick skillet with olive oil.

Pour the batter into the skillet and smooth the surface.

Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.

Cook over low heat for 15–20 minutes.

1. Flip
   Loosen the edges carefully.

Flip using a large plate or wooden board.

Cover and cook for another 5–8 minutes.

1. Serve
   Transfer to a serving plate and allow to cool slightly before slicing.

Tips

1. Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.

2. Keep the heat low to prevent the bottom from burning.

3. Baking powder can be used instead of yeast if you\’re short on time.

4. Dried cranberries can be replaced with chocolate chips, raisins, or other dried fruits.

5. Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts and a better texture.