Chocolate Banana Bread For One

a small chocolate banana bread topped with chocolate chips in a white ramekin.

5 from 8 votes

Chocolate Banana Bread For One

Craving a quick chocolate fix? Try our single serve Chocolate Banana Bread made with just one banana. It's easy to make, deliciously moist, and ready in 30 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana bread, chocolate banana bread, one banana, one banana banana bread

Servings: serving

Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 medium banana -mashed
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon salted butter -melted (plus more for greasing the ramekin)
1 large egg yolk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips -or finely chopped chocolate (1 oz)

US - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
Lightly coat a 10-ounce ramekin with cooking spray or butter.
Tip: To prevent any possible spills, position the greased ramekin on a baking sheet with raised edges.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set this bowl aside for later use.
On a small plate, use a fork to thoroughly mash the banana.
Move the mashed banana to a separate medium-sized bowl. Add the sugar and mix it in. Use either an electric mixer or a wire whisk to blend until you get a uniform texture.
To the banana-sugar mixture, add the melted butter, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Blend well until all elements are uniformly integrated.
Fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until fully incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared ramekin.
Slide the baking sheet with the ramekin into the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Tip: You can tell if the banana bread is fully cooked if a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean or with just a few crumbs clinging to it or if the surface of the bread springs back after you’ve lightly pressed the top of the bread with your finger.
Once baking is complete, remove the ramekin from the oven. Allow it to cool for a few minutes before digging in.

Notes

Before you start cooking, make sure to read the entire recipe, including the Ingredient Notes section, and examine the process photos. This detailed guide will help you understand how the recipe unfolds, ensuring your chocolate banana bread turns out perfect every time. All the information you need is found within the body of this recipe post, so don’t miss a thing!
Ripe Banana: Ripe bananas make the sweetest banana bread. When bananas have plenty of brown spots on the skin, they’re perfect to use. The browner the skins, the sweeter the banana bread.
Don’t Overmix: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix just until everything is incorporated. Overmixing can result in a denser, less tender bread.
Watch the Baking Time: Keep a close eye on your banana bread as it bakes. Start checking the doneness at the 25-minute mark by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter when it’s done.
Picture-Perfect Bread: Want banana bread that not only tastes great but also looks amazing? Press a few extra chocolate chips into the top of your batter right before baking. This adds visual appeal and extra bursts of chocolate, especially when you’re sharing your chocolate banana bread with others.

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