Chocolate Chip Banana Bread For One Recipe
This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread for One is a perfect single-serving treat made with ripe banana, warm cinnamon, and melty chocolate chips. It’s quick to prepare, baked in a ramekin, and ideal for when you want a comforting homemade dessert without the leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 medium banana
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, melted
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips (or finely chopped chocolate, or mini chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly grease a 10-ounce ramekin to prevent the bread from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Mash Banana and Combine Sugar: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe banana with a fork until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and whisk or beat with a mixer to combine well and create a smooth base.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the melted salted butter, egg yolk, and vanilla extract into the banana mixture, blending completely.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually stir the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared ramekin and place it on a rimmed baking sheet for stability. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread to cool for a few minutes in the ramekin before serving warm. Enjoy your perfectly portioned, moist banana bread!
Notes
- If you don’t have a 10-ounce ramekin, any small oven-safe dish close in size will work.
- Use a very ripe banana for the best natural sweetness and moist texture.
- Feel free to substitute chocolate chips with chopped nuts or dried fruit if desired.
- To store leftovers, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days; warm briefly before eating.
- For a dairy-free option, replace butter with coconut oil or a plant-based margarine.
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