Single Serve Banana Bread (2024)

Don’t throw out that overly ripe banana 🍌 that’s been on your counter for too long—make my single-serve banana bread! This is such an easy treat that comes together in a fraction of the time it takes to make a loaf of banana bread. It’s perfect for when you have a sweet craving for baked goods, but no patience to wait for a long bake time. Plus, who doesn’t love a single-serve dessert? Of course, you could share this, but where’s the fun in that?

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.

Why You’ll Love Single-Serve Banana Bread

This single-serve banana bread is ideal for when you crave homemade goodness without baking a full loaf. It’s quick and easy, using just one overripe banana and a few basic pantry staples. In about 30 minutes, you’ll have a warm, moist, and delicious banana bread all to yourself. It’s a quick, fuss-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth 🦷, with customizable add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. Whether plain, dusted with sugar, or crowned with ice cream, this banana bread is a must try!

These single-serve banana breads would make for an impressive spread at a brunch party. You can bake multiple ramekins on a large baking sheet, which allows you to easily transfer many individual dishes in and out of the oven at the same time.

How to Prepare Single-Serve Banana Bread

🍌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.

🍦I like to enjoy mine warm with a bit of powdered sugar dusted on top, or a scoop of ice cream if I’m in the mood.

🌰Some completely optional, but delicious, additions to the batter include crushed walnuts, chocolate chips, or a spoonful of almond butter. Let us know in the comments below if you treat yourself to this sweet recipe!

Substitutions and Variations

Whether you’re aiming for a healthier version or a more indulgent treat, these options let you customize your banana bread to your liking.

1. Instead of all-purpose flour, sub whole wheat 🌾flour.
2. Add spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves.
3. Try alternative sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or agave instead of granulated sugar.
4. Swap out regular milk for almond milk, soy milk, or any other plant-based milk to make the recipe dairy-free.
5. For a vegan or dietary alternative, use flax eggs instead (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water per egg) or applesauce as egg substitutes.
6. Personalize your banana bread with extras like nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds), chocolate chips, or dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, or apricots).
7. To make the recipe gluten-free, use a 1-1 gluten-free flour.

Best Served With

• A light dusting of powdered sugar on top
• A scoop of your favorite ice cream 🍦
• A dollop of whipped cream on the side or right on top
• A spoonful of almond butter, peanut butter, or hazelnut spread

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• If you have 5 minutes to add a few ingredients to a blender, you can make a Honey Walnut Oat Cake.
• My Single-Serve Peach Crisp is the ultimate summer dessert.
• This Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Cake is another home-run, single-serve dessert.

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