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Cozy One-Bowl Small-Batch Banana Bread Made with 1 Banana

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This small-batch banana bread is made with just one banana and comes together in one bowl. It’s perfectly sized, ready in under an hour, and delivers a moist, tender crumb with a crackly top.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ripe banana, mashed (about ½ cup / 120g)
  • ¼ cup (60ml) melted butter
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Optional: ¼ cup (40g) chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position the rack in the center of the oven. Line a small loaf pan (3×5-inch or 5×3-inch) with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides. If you don’t have parchment, grease the pan thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Mash the banana in a medium mixing bowl with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
  3. Add the melted butter and sugar to the mashed banana. Stir with a whisk or fork until combined. The mixture will look slightly grainy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously for about 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth, pale, and slightly thickened.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Alternatively, sift the dry ingredients directly into the wet mixture through a fine-mesh strainer.
  6. Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture. Use a rubber spatula to fold gently until just combined—stop as soon as no streaks of flour remain. Do not over-mix.
  7. If using add-ins, sprinkle them over the batter and fold in with 2-3 strokes. Reserve a few to sprinkle on top if desired.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Spread evenly and tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles. Sprinkle reserved add-ins on top.
  9. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Start checking at 30 minutes.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then use the parchment handles to lift the bread out and transfer to a cooling rack. Let cool completely before slicing (about 30 more minutes).

Notes

For best results, use a very ripe banana with brown spots. Do not over-mix the batter. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. If you don’t have a small loaf pan, you can use a 6-cup muffin tin and make 4 small muffins (bake 15-18 minutes).

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Keywords: banana bread, small batch, one bowl, single banana, easy banana bread, small loaf, comfort food

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