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A close-up of a single serve banana bread, dusted with powdered sugar, sits on parchment paper atop a white plate, with a bright, blurred kitchen background.
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Single Serve Banana Bread

All you need is one very ripe banana (brown spots on the banana peel indicate over ripeness—a good thing in this recipe), a few kitchen staples, and 5 minutes of prep time. Whisk together the ingredients, pour the batter into a lined ramekin or any single-serve oven-safe dish, and wait 30 minutes for this incredible bread to bake up.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana bread, dessert, single serve
Servings: 1
Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 banana very ripe
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or sweetener of choice
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons walnuts crushed or chopped
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chocolate chips optional
  • ½ teaspoon powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
  • NOTE: The bake time will depend on the oven, so keep an eye on the bread as it bakes. It's ready when it no longer jiggles in the centre and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Peel and mash the banana in a bowl. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and sugar. Mix well.
  • Add the oil, milk, flour, and baking soda, and mix. Optionally, stir in some crushed walnuts or chocolate chips.
  • Spray and line a 10-ounce ramekin with parchment paper. Pour in the batter and tap to distribute evenly.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until fully set and a toothpick comes out dry.
  • Let cool, dust with icing sugar, and enjoy!

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Notes

I used a 10-ounce ramekin but you can use any small oven-safe dish you have. 
Canada link for similar ramekins: Foraineam 6 Pack Oven Safe Porcelain Souffle Dishes with Double Handles, 10 Ounce Round Mini Quiche Pan, Baking Pie Dish Ramekins
USA Link for 10-ounce ramekins: Amazon.com: 10 OZ Ramekins Set of 6, LOVECASA Porcelain Creme Brulee Ramekins Oven Safe for Baking

Nutrition

Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 632mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg
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