This quick and easy one-banana banana bread recipe can be made with just one banana and a few pantry staples. It bakes up moist and sweet with a decadent cinnamon sugar crust.
Last week, I shared Dominique Ansel’s banana bread (AKA my favorite banana bread recipe in the entire world) with you, and promised in the post that I’d make a mini version for all you small-batch bakers out there.
As promised, here is a cute little mini version of my favorite banana bread.
Small-batch Banana Bread
This mini version bakes in a 5.5 x 3-inch loaf pan (or can be baked as muffins in a muffin tin) and like my small-batch banana muffins, it can be made with just a single brown banana.
The bread is soft, moist, buttery, and just such a treat. And to make things even better, there’s a crinkly cinnamon sugar crust over the top that is just SO good.
Ingredient Notes
- One brown banana: You need just one brown banana for this recipe. If you have a banana, but it’s not quite brown enough for baking, check out my post on how to quickly ripen bananas.
- Butter: You can use salted or unsalted butter here, just make sure to read the recipe notes and add more or less salt depending on which you’re using.
- Cinnamon sugar: The cinnamon sugar crust, is optional (but highly recommended). If you’re not a huge fan of cinnamon or don’t want the extra sweetness, you can skip it.
How To Make One-banana Banana Bread
1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
2. Combine most of the wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, mash the banana and whisk in the egg until well-combined. Pour banana mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just-combined.
3. Add butter: Add melted butter, and mix until butter is incorporated into the batter. Don’t over mix, but there should not be melted butter remaining around the edges of the batter (note the way the batter looks in the last photo above).
4. Bake: Transfer the batter to your prepared loaf pan, leaving ¾-inch of space from the top of the pan (discard extra batter if there is too much). Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over the top of the batter, and bake until a toothpick or knife inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
5. Enjoy: Allow to cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes before removing and slicing.
FAQ
I love this recipe, can I make a full-size version?
Absolutely! If you want to make a full-size loaf of this banana bread, go check out my post My Favorite Banana Bread.
How do I store this banana bread?
Store the bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
I don’t have a 5.5 x 3-inch loaf pan. What can I use instead?
Any mini loaf pan around that size will work, so if you have something that’s similar in size but not exact, feel free to use it. Just be sure to leave about ¾ of an inch of space from the top of the pan when you add your batter so it doesn’t overflow in your oven.
If you don’t own a mini loaf pan at all, these are the ones I own, or you can bake the batter in a muffin tin. It will make 5 to 6 banana muffins. Bake at 350°F for 17 to 22 minutes.
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One-banana Banana Bread
This quick and easy one-banana banana bread recipe can be made with just one banana and a few pantry staples. It bakes up moist and sweet with a decadent cinnamon sugar crust.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 32 minutes minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 57 minutes minutes
Servings (Hover or Click to Change Yield): 6 slices
Calories: 183kcal
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt *
- 1 medium overripe banana
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons (42g) salted butter melted*
Cinnamon Sugar Crust
- 1 teaspoon (4g) granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a mini loaf pan, line with parchment paper sling (optional), and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, mash the banana and whisk in the egg until well-combined. Pour banana mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just-combined.
Add melted butter, and mix until butter is incorporated into the batter. Don’t over mix, but there should not be pools of butter remaining around the edges of the batter.
Transfer the batter to your prepared loaf pan, leaving ¾ inch of space from the top of the pan (discard extra batter if there is too much).
Optional Cinnamon Sugar Crust
In a small bowl, stir together sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the top of the batter.
Bake
Bake for 30 to 38 minutes, until a toothpick or knife inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes before removing and slicing.
Serve and enjoy.
Notes
*If using unsalted butter, use 1/4 teaspoon salt.
For muffins, bake at the same temperature for 17 to 22 minutes. This recipe will make 5 to 6 regular-size muffins.
Store bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Introduction
As an expert in baking and cooking, I can provide you with information related to the concepts used in this article about a one-banana banana bread recipe. I have extensive knowledge and experience in baking, and I can guide you through the process of making this delicious treat.
One-Banana Banana Bread Recipe
The one-banana banana bread recipe you shared is a quick and easy recipe that requires just one banana and a few pantry staples. It bakes up moist and sweet with a decadent cinnamon sugar crust. Here are the steps to make this delicious treat:
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, ground nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, mash the banana and whisk in the egg until well-combined. Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
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Add Butter: Add melted butter to the batter and mix until it is incorporated. Be careful not to overmix, but ensure that there are no pools of butter remaining around the edges of the batter.
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Bake: Transfer the batter to a greased mini loaf pan, leaving some space from the top of the pan. You can also use a muffin tin if you prefer. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over the top of the batter. Bake at 350°F for the specified time or until a toothpick or knife inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
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Cool and Enjoy: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes before removing and slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Ingredient Notes
- One Brown Banana: This recipe requires just one brown banana. If you have a banana that's not quite ripe enough, you can refer to a post on how to quickly ripen bananas .
- Butter: You can use either salted or unsalted butter in this recipe. Adjust the amount of salt accordingly based on the type of butter you use.
- Cinnamon Sugar: The cinnamon sugar crust is optional but highly recommended. If you're not a fan of cinnamon or prefer less sweetness, you can skip it.
FAQ
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Can I make a full-size version of this banana bread? Absolutely! If you want to make a full-size loaf of this banana bread, you can refer to the author's post on their favorite banana bread recipe for the instructions.
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How should I store this banana bread? You can store the bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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I don't have a 5.5 x 3-inch loaf pan. What can I use instead? If you don't have a mini loaf pan of the exact size, you can use any mini loaf pan that is similar in size. Just make sure to leave about ¾ inch of space from the top of the pan when adding the batter to prevent overflow. Alternatively, you can use a muffin tin to make banana muffins. Bake at 350°F for 17 to 22 minutes.
Conclusion
I hope this information helps you in making the one-banana banana bread recipe. It's a delightful treat that can be enjoyed as a breakfast or dessert. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Happy baking!
