One Banana Bread Muffins

Craving banana bread but only have one ripe banana? These One Banana Bread Muffins are the perfect single-serving solution! In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a tender, moist muffin packed with warm cinnamon, sweet brown sugar, and the option of crunchy chopped walnuts for an extra bite. This small-batch recipe is ideal for a quick breakfast, snack, or dessert without making an entire loaf. Featuring simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and baking soda, it's an easy and waste-free way to satisfy your banana bread cravings. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this one-muffin recipe brings comfort and convenience to your kitchen—no mixer required!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 medium ripe banana
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large egg yolk
• 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 0.125 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with one paper liner or grease one compartment well.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the banana and mix until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling it about 3/4 of the way full.

Step 8

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the muffin from the oven and let it cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Enjoy your single-serving banana bread muffin fresh or store it in an airtight container for up to two days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	203.2 grams (203.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	490

Total Fat 23.10g	30%
Saturated Fat 4.10g	21%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.40g
Cholesterol 185mg	62%
Sodium 464mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 67.50g	25%
Dietary Fiber 4.40g	16%
Total Sugars 36.60g
Protein 7.60g	15%

Vitamin D 18IU	91%
Calcium 47mg	4%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 512mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.9%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 53.1%