Quick & Moist Microwave Banana Bread (Single Serving or Small Loaf)

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Quick & Moist Microwave Banana Bread (Single Serving or Small Loaf)

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This Microwave Banana Bread Is So Good, You’ll Never Wait for the Oven Again

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Servings: 1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 330

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 ripe banana medium
2 tbsp melted butter or neutral oil
2 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup
2 tbsp milk any kind
½ tsp vanilla extract
6 tbsp all-purpose flour
¼ tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
Optional: ½ tsp cinnamon handful of chocolate chips or walnuts
Vegan? Use plant milk + oil or vegan butter

Equipment

1 Microwave-Safe Dish or Bowl Size: 8–10 oz (240–300 ml) capacity
Examples that work well:
Small glass prep bowl (like Pyrex)
Small ceramic soup bowl
Microwave-safe takeaway container
Large cappuccino mug (wide and short — not tall and narrow)

Method

Step 1: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a microwave-safe bowl or small mixing bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Stir in melted butter (or oil), brown sugar, milk, and vanilla.

Step 2: Add Dry Ingredients

Add flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Mix until just combined—don’t overmix. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if you like.

Step 3: Microwave It

Transfer batter into a lightly greased microwave-safe dish (a ramekin, small takeaway box, or ceramic bowl works well).
Microwave on high for 90 seconds, then check.
If still wet in the center, microwave in 15–20 second bursts until cooked through (usually 2.5 to 3 minutes total depending on your microwave).
The top should look set and the center should spring back when gently pressed.

Step 4: Cool & Serve

Let sit for 2–3 minutes before eating (it firms up as it cools).
Serve warm as-is or with a drizzle of peanut butter, yogurt, or extra banana slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 13gFiber: 2gSugar: 17g

Notes

Serving Tips

For a quick breakfast: Pair with Greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey.
As a dessert: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a dusting of cinnamon.
In a hurry? Eat it straight from the bowl — no judgment here.

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