You need to try this single serve banana bread, because sometimes, you just want a sweet treat without the commitment of a whole loaf. This quick and easy single-serving banana bread recipe is perfect for those moments. It's a delightful mix of moist banana goodness with optional chocolate chips for an extra touch of indulgence. Best of all, it only takes 42 minutes from start to finish!
If you don't want single serve banana bread, try making my full sized loaf banana bread recipes:
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Speed: From prep to bake, you’ll be enjoying your banana bread in just over half an hour.
- Versatility: Perfect for a solo treat, but the recipe can easily be shared with up to 3 other people.
- Simplicity: Uses basic ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
- Customization: Add chocolate chips or even nuts (although I’m not a nut girly) to tailor it to your taste.
Ingredients for Single Serve Banana Bread
- 1 overripe banana
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 egg yolk
- Splash of vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Sprinkle of cinnamon
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3 to 4 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet) - optional
Instructions for Single Serve Banana Bread
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a small bread pan with butter or shortening and then sprinkle flour around all edges. Set aside.
- Mash and Mix: In a medium bowl, smash the overripe banana until smooth. Add the sour cream, egg yolk, and a splash of vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Sweeten: Stir in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon until the mixture is smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Stir until just combined.
- Optional Add-ins: Fold in the mini chocolate chips if you’re using them.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes. Slice and enjoy while still warm or save for later.
Tips for Success
- Overripe Bananas: The riper the banana, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
- Mix-ins: Feel free to experiment with different add-ins like walnuts or add a crumble to the top.
- Storage: If you don’t finish it in one sitting, this banana bread keeps well in an airtight container for a day or two.
This single-serving banana bread is a fantastic way to satisfy your sweet tooth quickly and easily. Whether you’re enjoying it with a cup of milk in the morning or as a late-night snack, it’s sure to become a favorite go-to recipe. Happy baking!
Single Serve Banana Bread
This single serve banana bread recipe is perfect to feed yourself or a small group of friends or family. Done way faster than a big loaf of banana bread, this moist snack will win you over!
Equipment
- 1 small bread loaf pan
Ingredients
- 1 overripe banana
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 egg yolk
- Splash of vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3 to 4 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet) optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a small bread pan with butter or shortening and then sprinkle flour around all edges and then set aside.
- In a medium bowl, smash the banana. Add the sour cream, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Stir in the brown sugar and granulated sugar.
- Add the flour, baking soda and salt, and stir until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared bread pan and place in the oven.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes and then enjoy!
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