Banana Bread In A Mug: Healthy And Delicious Recipe

A simple and easy solution for your ripe bananas sitting on your countertop for long is to make single-serving banana bread in a mug and that too in a microwave within minutes. 

This simple banana bread cup recipe tastes just like a mug cake as it gets ready in only 5 minutes with a handful of ingredients.

Also, it is a great treat when you are craving banana bread and you don’t want to bake the entire loaf of banana bread. It is also a great quick fix for your midnight munchings.

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You can also bake vegan banana bread in a mug:

For a vegan lover, you can also bake a vegan banana bread cup recipe which is super moist, delicious, and fluffy with a loaded flavor of banana. 

You can skip adding an egg and use almond milk or coconut milk instead of regular milk while baking the bread, the rest of the ingredients are the same, this can be too made in minutes.

Single servings banana bread in a mug recipe is optimum for students, bachelors, and people living alone at home or in a dorm!

Yes, this super delicious banana bread mug recipe is a perfect treat for your sweet-tooth cravings and you do not have to worry about leftovers.

Students or bachelors can also bake it at home or in a dorm using a microwave for a quick breakfast or as an evening snack.

What is banana bread?

It is moist and fluffy just like a mug cake made in a microwave in just 5 minutes. It is super easy to bake and a great way to use ripe bananas for the recipe.

Moreover, when you crave some unique food this single-serving microwave mug recipe comes to your rescue as it satisfies your cravings and you do not go on consuming more calories.

How to mash the banana for the bread?

When you are making a large batch of banana bread the grinder will do all the work for you, but as you are making it for one person, you need to mash the banana by hand using a fork. 

You have to mash the bananas similar to a puree and should only have tiny chunks of banana in it.

The texture of banana bread cup recipe:

This banana bread has no egg in it but it is still very moist and fluffy. It binds so well that no crumbs fall apart from the banana bread.

Banana acts as a great binding agent in this mug recipe. A soft and rich banana when mashed replaces the egg which is also a binding agent. It works so well because it contains high moisture in it as well as it enhances the flavor of it due to its creamy texture. 

Things required for baking the healthy banana bread in a mug:

• Microwave-safe Mug

• Microwave

• Banana

• Honey

• Cinnamon

• All-purpose Flour

• Baking Powder

• Salt

• Milk

• Butter

• Raisin

• Vanilla Essence

• Baking Soda

• Measuring Cups and Spoons

• Fork

Method to make banana bread in a mug:

• In a microwave-safe mug, add butter and melt it in the microwave. 

• Then add 1 ripe banana and mash it properly. 

• Add honey, baking powder, all-purpose flour, salt, cinnamon, milk, vanilla essence, and baking soda. Mix everything well.

• Add some raisins to it and give it a quick stir. Top it with some more raisins. 

• Microwave it for about 1-2 minutes and let it sit for a while before serving it. Top it with ice-cream, whipped cream, bananas, sprinkled cinnamon powder, or some Nutella.

More microwave mug dessert by Memoir Mug:

• Simple Chocolate Mug Cake

• Chocolate Chip Cookie In A Mug

• Oreo Mug Cake In A Microwave

• Brownie In A Mug Recipe

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Important tips to keep in mind while making banana bread in a mug:

• Microwave timings may differ based upon the microwave voltage.

• Mix all the ingredients properly that no lumps remain. 

• Do not over mix the banana bread mixture or else it will become chewy. 

• Usually, banana bread is not overly sweet, it only contains the sweetness of ripe bananas, but if you want you can add honey or sugar to make it sweeter.

• Add chocolate chips, walnuts, pecan, or other nuts to make it more flavorful.

• Always keep a check when it is in the microwave so it does not overflow.

• Check the timings for moist banana bread because if it gets overcooked it becomes dry.

• To make it sweet use honey instead of sugar which is a healthier option. 

• Check using a toothpick stick. If it comes out clean then the banana bread is appropriately cooked or else keep it in a microwave for 10-10 seconds intervals until it is cooked completely. 

Also, you can make chocolate banana bread in a mug recipe:

You can tweak your banana bread recipe as per your choice and taste. To make it more chocolatey, you can add 1 tbsp of cocoa powder. Mix it well with all the ingredients and enjoy it. 

Moreover, if you want to make it more flavorful, you can enjoy your mug dessert with Nutella or you can garnish it with some chocolate chips.

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