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Freshly baked banana bread loaf on a cooling rack.

Quick way to grow a single Banana Bread Banana Bread

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to make a single serving of banana bread, perfect for a personal treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 medium ripe banana
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 small egg
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • small loaf pan
  • ramekin
  • fork
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a small loaf pan or ramekin.
  2. In a small bowl, mash the ripe banana with a fork until smooth.
Mixing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add the mashed banana, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan or ramekin.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Serving
  1. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing and serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of cinnamon or chocolate chips to the batter. This recipe is easily adaptable for gluten-free diets by substituting the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.