Transform one banana into a delicious single serve Banana Nut Bread. Moist, filled with walnuts or pecans, and a hint of cinnamon. Ready in 30 minutes.
Heat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly butter a 10-ounce ramekin and set it aside.
In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together. Set aside.
Mash the banana on a small plate with a fork.Transfer the mashed banana to a medium-sized bowl and add the sugar. With a wire whisk or an electric mixer on medium speed whip the banana and sugar together.
Add melted butter, an egg yolk, and vanilla and mix well.
Add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
Fold in the chopped walnuts.
Pour into a lightly buttered 10-ounce ramekin and place the ramekin on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any possible spills.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Before you start baking:
Read the entire recipe: Make sure you understand all the steps involved.
Gather your ingredients: Having everything ready beforehand saves time and avoids scrambling mid-recipe.
Use ripe bananas: For the sweetest banana bread, look for bananas with plenty of brown spots on the peel. The riper the banana, the sweeter the bread.
Freeze overripe bananas: Save those forgotten bananas! Peel them before freezing and they'll be perfect for future banana bread baking or other recipes. Don't worry if the peel turns black after freezing.
Substitute walnuts: If you don't have walnuts, pecans work well as a replacement. For more variety, you can also use chopped almonds, pistachios, cashews, or macadamia nuts.