Description
This Single-Serve Banana Bread recipe is a quick and easy way to satisfy your banana bread cravings without the hassle of baking a whole loaf. Perfect for a breakfast treat or an afternoon snack, it uses simple pantry ingredients and can be prepared in either the microwave or oven. Ideal for using up one ripe banana, this moist and flavorful banana bread is customized for a single serving, making it convenient and delicious.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 small ripe banana (about 1/3 to 1/2 cup mashed)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or maple syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mash the Banana: In a small bowl or microwave- or oven-safe ramekin, mash the ripe banana with a fork until smooth and creamy, creating the moist base for your banana bread.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in the melted butter (or coconut oil), brown sugar (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt with the mashed banana until fully incorporated for a balanced sweetness and flavor.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the baking powder and flour over the wet mixture and gently stir until just combined to ensure a tender crumb without over-mixing.
- Optional Add-ins: Fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if using, adding texture and extra flavor to the banana bread.
- Cook in Microwave: Place the ramekin in the microwave and cook on high power for 1 minute to 1 minute 15 seconds. The top should be set, and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Or Bake in Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the ramekin lightly and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the banana bread is set in the center and passes the toothpick test.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread to cool slightly before eating. Enjoy warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with oat flour or a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- This recipe is perfect for using up a single overripe banana, reducing waste.
- Adjust sweetness by using maple syrup instead of brown sugar or omitting sweetener altogether if preferred.
- Cooking times may vary depending on microwave wattage or oven performance; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Optional nuts or chocolate chips add texture but can be omitted for a simpler version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1–20 minutes (depending on method)
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Microwave or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
