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Banana Nut Bread For One

This mini banana nut bread is soft, moist, and packed with sweet banana flavor and crunchy walnuts. It’s the perfect small batch recipe for using one banana.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: banana bread, banana nut bread, bread, one banana, quick bread
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium banana -mashed
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter -melted (plus more for greasing the ramekin)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly butter a 10-ounce ramekin and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Mash the banana on a small plate using a fork.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk or beat the mashed banana and sugar until well combined.
  • Add the melted butter, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Fold in the chopped walnuts.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared ramekin. Place the ramekin on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

  • Use Ripe Bananas: Choose bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Freeze Overripe Bananas: Peel and freeze overripe bananas to use later. The peel may turn black, but the banana inside is perfect for baking.
  • Swap the Nuts: No walnuts? Use pecans, or try chopped almonds, pistachios, cashews, or macadamia nuts for variety.
  • Prep Ahead: Read through the recipe and gather all ingredients before you start to make the process smoother.
 
If doubling the recipe, bake in either two 10-ounce ramekins or one 5x5-inch baking dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 665mg | Potassium: 567mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 675IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3mg

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