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Cozy Small-Batch Banana Bread Loaf for One

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A quick and easy small-batch banana bread recipe perfect for solo moments, using simple pantry ingredients to create a moist, tender loaf with warm cinnamon and vanilla flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium-large ripe banana, mashed
  • ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt
  • Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a small loaf pan (approximately 5 x 3 inches) with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Mash the ripe banana in a medium bowl with a fork until mostly smooth but with a few small chunks remaining (about 1-2 minutes).
  3. Add melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed banana. Whisk or stir gently until smooth and uniform (about 2 minutes).
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Pour the dry ingredients into the banana mixture and fold gently with a spatula until just combined, leaving a few streaks of flour (about 1-2 minutes).
  6. Optional: Fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top lightly. The batter should fill about ¾ of the pan’s height.
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes, starting to check at 30 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. When it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, it’s done.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. If edges brown too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour blend. Muffin tins can be used with shorter baking time (18-22 minutes).

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