single serving banana bread
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got a ripe banana? you’re less than 5 minutes from this delicious single serving banana bread
As a kid I never really cared for banana or zucchini bread. I think it was probably because my mom always added lots of walnuts. Now, I could live on banana bread; it’s easily one of my favorite snacks.
Trouble is, I could eat the entire loaf by myself, and my jeans just can’t take that. And, usually I only have one, two at the most, ripe bananas left over. Normally, I slice the last ripe banana and pop it in the freezer for smoothies or Stella’s favorite smoothie bowl, but when the craving for banana bread strikes, who am I to ignore it.
This easy banana bread takes less than 5 minutes, start to finish, and if you leave off the chocolate chips makes a delicious breakfast as well as my new favorite afternoon snack.

single serving banana bread
Ingredients:
- 1 small, very ripe banana, well mashed
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- dash of salt
- dash of cinnamon (optional)
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- handful of chocolate chips (optional)
Directions:
- combine the banana, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in using
- add butter, and blend well
- top with chocolate chips (if using)
- microwave on high for 60 - 90 seconds (check after 45-60 seconds)
- let cool slightly before eating
Because I usually use extremely ripe bananas, I never add sugar to this single serving banana bread, but feel free to add 1 or 2 tablespoons of brown sugar if you are looking for a more dessert-like snack. I find the sprinkle of chocolate chips makes it plenty sweet.
I eat mine right out of the mug, but if you want to easily remove your banana bread from the mug, I suggest spraying the mug with non-stick spray, and mixing the batter in another bowl. I hate to make extra dishes for myself, so I blend everything right in the mug.
Microwaves differ, so your banana bread may need more or less time than mine did. I checked mine after 1 minute and it was still too doughy, so I cooked it another 30 seconds. Watch it closely, there is nothing worse than dry, rubbery, overcooked microwaved banana bread.
I just have to tell you, I am in LOVE with this recipe. Not that I don’t love everything I post, but this is easily one of my favorite recipes, and one I know I will be making ALL the time. If you love banana bread, this is one you need to try.
enjoy!
Great idea for that banana bread craving days!
thanks so much Megan
Love single serve recipes! This would be perfect for breakfast or dessert!
thank you! it makes a great treat any time
I’m trying to eat less gluten. Do you think this recipe would work with almond flour?
I have not tried it, but I bet it would be delicious. let me know how it works
I followed recipe exactly but after nearly 5 minutes total in microwave it was just mushy doughy and pretty disgusting. I’m going to keep nuking it in intervals to see what happens but I’m not expecting it to get much better. Not sure what happened but we’re pretty disappointed.
I make this nearly every afternoon, and have never had a problem with it not cooking completely. It could be the bananas you’re using are very large, but I would still think it would be overbaked after 5 minutes. what type of mug or bowl are you using?