Description
This irresistibly warm banana bread in a mug recipe is perfect for a quick and comforting treat. Made with ripe bananas, this single-serving mug bread combines the classic flavors of banana, cinnamon, walnuts, and chocolate chips. Ready in just under 10 minutes, it’s an easy microwave mug cake that satisfies your sweet cravings without the wait.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (can swap with almond flour)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (can reduce or substitute with honey or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder (check for freshness)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon (adjust to taste)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large Ripe Banana (choose brown-spotted bananas for best flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Milk (use any milk of choice)
- 1 large Egg (replace with flax or chia egg for vegan)
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup Walnuts (adds crunch)
- 1/4 cup Chocolate Chips (choose dark, milk, or white)
Instructions
- Prepare the banana: Peel and mash the ripe banana in a microwave-safe mug until smooth, creating a creamy base for the bread batter.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon. This ensures an even distribution of leavening agents and spices.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir the egg and milk into the mashed banana until well incorporated, forming the wet mixture.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture and stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Fold in add-ins: Gently fold chopped walnuts and chocolate chips into the batter for crunchy texture and bursts of melty chocolate.
- Microwave cooking: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for about 2 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean. If needed, microwave in additional 15-second intervals until fully cooked.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the banana bread to cool for a couple of minutes before eating as it will be very hot. Enjoy directly from the mug for a quick and cozy snack.
Notes
- Use a microwave-safe mug that can comfortably hold the batter without spilling.
- Ripe bananas with brown spots provide better natural sweetness and flavor.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax or chia egg (1 tablespoon ground flax or chia seeds mixed with 3 tablespoons water, set for 5 minutes).
- Adjust sugar quantity based on your sweetness preference or substitute with natural sweeteners.
- Allow the mug bread to cool slightly before eating to prevent burns as microwaved desserts can be very hot.
- Optional: Add a pinch of salt to balance flavors if desired.
- Walnuts can be omitted or substituted with other nuts or seeds.
