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    Home » Slow Cooker » Slow Cooker Desserts » Slow Cooker Blueberry Banana Bread

    Published on Oct 22, 2016. Modified on Mar 18, 2021 by bakingqueen74. This post may contain affiliate links. 15 Comments

    Slow Cooker Blueberry Banana Bread

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    I spotted three very overripe bananas in the fruit bowl (clearly the ones in the photos below are new ones I bought to replenish the bowl!) and decided banana bread was the perfect way to use them up.

    My slow cooker blueberry banana bread makes an ideal afternoon or after-school snack.

    Slow Cooker Blueberry Banana Bread

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    Healthy swaps

    This time I’ve swapped out butter for coconut oil, and used some maple syrup in place of caster sugar, making this recipe free from refined sugar. Rather healthy for me!

    The bananas were so ripe that they added a lot of sweetness, and I also added some blueberries I found in the fridge. With all the fruit it wasn’t necessary to use that much maple syrup either.

    And yes, I baked it in the slow cooker, though undoubtedly you can also bake this in the oven.

    Slow Cooker Blueberry Banana Bread

    A slice or two is also great for a quick breakfast if you are on the move.

    And as it has all that fruit in it you can feel smug you have already made a start on your five a day!

    Slow Cooker Blueberry Banana Bread

    Crockpot baking

    Baking in the slow cooker might take a bit longer, but for me the plus is that I don’t have to wait for the timer to go.

    I went to the supermarket while this was baking, and even though I took longer than I thought at the shops, the banana bread was still doing well when I got home.

    Slow Cooker Blueberry Banana Bread

    If you are forever burning cakes in the oven, or can’t bake to save your life, or have a busy lifestyle, and own a slow cooker, you should try slow cooker baking.

    What have you got to lose? You still get a nice crust on your bakes, as you can see here. Those crunchy bits are my favourite….

    Ingredients needed

    Here is a quick look at the ingredients in the recipe – ideal as a list for taking to the shops or as a summary of what you will need. Go to the recipe for the quantities.

    • coconut oil
    • maple syrup
    • eggs
    • bananas
    • self-raising flour
    • cinnamon
    • vanilla bean paste (or extract)
    • blueberries

    Step by step

    1. Melt the coconut oil and mix it with the maple syrup in a large bowl.
    2. Add the eggs and beat well. Mash in the bananas.
    3. Mix in the flour, salt, cinnamon and vanilla bean paste and stir until well combined.
    4. Add the blueberries and stir through.
    5. Lightly spray your slow cooker pot with oil to prevent sticking. Place a large cake case in the pot and spoon the mixture into the case (I sometimes double the cake cases so they are easier to pull out).
    6. Replace the lid, add a tea towel or some squares of kitchen roll under the lid to catch drips, and cook on high for approx 1.5 to 2 hours, until firm in the centre and brown around the edges.
    7. Use the edge of the cake case to pull the cake out of the slow cooker pot and leave it to cool. Slice and enjoy!

    Slow Cooker Blueberry Banana Bread

    More banana bread recipes

    More banana bread recipes you might like to try:

    • Vegan chocolate chip banana bread from Tinned Tomatoes
    • my slow cooker classic banana bread
    • Marbled peanut butter and jam banana bread from Food to Glow
    • Chocolate muscovado banana bread from Tin and Thyme

     

    Slow Cooker Blueberry Banana Bread

    Pin my slow cooker blueberry banana bread recipe for later!!

    Slow Cooker Blueberry Banana Bread - this simple healthy banana bread has no refined sugar and is made with coconut oil and full of fruity goodness

    Slow Cooker Blueberry Banana Bread

    Recipe

    Banana and blueberry bread on wooden board, two slices cut.

    Slow Cooker Blueberry Banana Bread

    Bake this healthy blueberry banana bread in your crockpot
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    Course: Baking
    Cuisine: Slow Cooker
    Keyword: blueberry, coconut oil
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 286kcal
    Author: Lucy Allen | BakingQueen74

    Ingredients

    • 100 g coconut oil
    • 4 tbsp maple syrup
    • 2 large free-range eggs
    • 2 large very ripe bananas
    • 220 g self-raising flour
    • pinch of salt
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
    • 100 g blueberries
    UK Measurements - US Measurements

    Equipment

    large oval slow cooker
    cake liners

    Instructions 

    • Melt the coconut oil and mix it with the maple syrup in a large bowl.
    • Add the eggs and beat well. Mash in the bananas.
    • Mix in the flour, salt, cinnamon and vanilla bean paste and stir until well combined.
    • Add the blueberries and stir through.
    • Lightly spray your slow cooker pot with oil to prevent sticking. Place a large cake case in the pot and spoon the mixture into the case (I sometimes double the cake cases so they are easier to pull out).
    • Replace the lid, add a tea towel or some squares of kitchen roll under the lid to catch drips, and cook on high for approx 1.5 to 2 hours, until firm in the centre and brown around the edges.
    • Use the edge of the cake case to pull the cake out of the slow cooker pot and leave it to cool.
    Did you try and love this recipe?Then please leave a review and rating in the comments at the bottom of the post. If you post your creation on Instagram, tag me @bakingqueen74 or use hashtag #bakingqueen74!

    Disclosure: links marked with an asterisk * are affiliate links.

     
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    Comments

    1. Jennifer Docker says

      March 12, 2021 at 9:09 am

      There are no measurements on the ingredients…! I don’t know how much of everything to use?! Thanks

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        March 18, 2021 at 12:40 pm

        You need to scroll down to the recipe card, it is all there near the end of the post.

        Reply
    2. Clarity says

      June 09, 2019 at 5:46 pm

      What is a cake case? Googled it and the only results were bakers who refused to bake cakes for gay couples. I’m pretty sure that isn’t it.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        June 09, 2019 at 8:51 pm

        It’s a paper case to put the cake mixture in! You can also use baking parchment instead.

        Reply
    3. Ann says

      January 15, 2019 at 2:57 am

      I made it today! It was good the only thing was the blueberries were too sour 🙁 would you know why?

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        January 15, 2019 at 6:56 am

        Hi Ann, glad it was good that’s great! Maybe the blueberries were sour due to the time of year? They always taste sweeter in the summer to me, at this time of year blueberries are probably flown in from somewhere. I would try them before cooking with them next time.

        Reply
    4. Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says

      October 31, 2016 at 11:56 am

      Oooh Lucy this looks like a deliciously moist cake, I love blueberries! x #bakeoftheweek

      Reply
    5. hodgepodgedays says

      October 31, 2016 at 10:21 am

      I’ve never baked in my slow cooker – I really must try it out. Thanks for the inspiration.

      Reply
    6. Jen @ Jen's Food says

      October 25, 2016 at 8:47 pm

      Bananas and blueberries are made for each other. I’ve got a few very ripe bananas in my fruit bowl, looks like I’ll be making banana bread if they don’t get eaten soon!

      Reply
    7. Charlie @ The Kitchen Shed says

      October 24, 2016 at 6:40 pm

      Wow this is so cool. I have never baked anything in my slow cooker before but I am always so intrigued when I see that people do! I shall have to try this out, looks delish.

      Reply
    8. littlesunnykitchen says

      October 24, 2016 at 9:47 am

      I love baking in my slow cooker! This banana blueberry bread looks absolutely amazing, looking at the pictures is making me very hungry. Can I have a slice? 🙂 Thank you for linking to my banana bread recipe!

      Reply
    9. Heidi Roberts says

      October 23, 2016 at 9:43 pm

      Two of my favourite fruits and done in a slow cooker – how fab!

      Reply
    10. choclette says

      October 22, 2016 at 7:01 pm

      Love the inclusion of blueberries in your banana bread. I had no idea you’d get crunchy bits on the cake using a slow cooker, I sort of imagined it would steam things and thus be soft. Really must try it one day.

      Reply
    11. fabfood4all says

      October 22, 2016 at 3:08 pm

      Blueberries and bananas are 2 of my favourite cake ingredients so would love to try your Blueberry Banana Bread! Must try baking in my slow cooker one day!!

      Reply
    12. Jac -Tinned Tomatoes (@tinnedtoms) says

      October 22, 2016 at 9:56 am

      I am always in awe of cakes baked in a slow cooker. I gave up on mine way too soon and gave it away, not I am starting to regret it. This looks fab. Thanks for linking to me too.

      Reply

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