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Single Serve Banana Bread

A soft, moist single serve banana bread made with one banana and baked in a small ramekin for the perfect portion.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Cooling TIme5 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: banana bread, mini banana bread, one banana banana bread, one banana bread, small banana 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 salted butter , melted (plus more for greasing the ramekin)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly grease a 10-ounce ramekin. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together. Set aside.
  • Mash the banana with a fork and add to a medium-sized bowl.
    Add the sugar and with an electric mixer or a wire whisk whip the banana and sugar together.
  • Add the melted butter, the egg yolk, and the vanilla; mix well.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Pour into the ramekin and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and cool slightly before eating.

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Notes

  • Use A Very Ripe Banana: Brown-spotted bananas provide the best flavor and moisture.
  • Do Not Overmix: Stir only until the flour disappears to keep the bread tender.
  • Leave Some Texture: A few small banana pieces add to the overall texture.
  • Check for Doneness: A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
 
If doubling the recipe, double the ingredients and use either two 10-ounce ramekins or one 5x5-inch baking dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 665mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 671IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg

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