Instructions:
- Prepare the Crock Pot: Line the bottom of your Crock Pot with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar. Add eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract, stirring until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated. If using, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Cook: Pour the batter into the prepared Crock Pot. Cover and cook on high for 1½ to 2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Once done, turn off the Crock Pot and let the bread cool for a bit before removing it. Use the parchment paper to lift the bread out.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can lead to dense bread. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
- Banana Ripeness: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
- Cooking Time: Cooking times may vary depending on your Crock Pot model, so start checking for doneness after 1½ hours.
Enjoy your homemade Crock Pot banana bread!