Cooking for One

Banana Nut Bread for One

Banana nut bread for one is baked in a ramekin with a ripe banana and chopped walnuts, so you get a warm slice without a whole loaf.

Banana Nut Bread for One

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A single ramekin of banana bread with walnuts, baked in about half an hour for one person.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
CourseBread
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories588

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium banana mashed (⅓–½ cup)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter slightly cooled, plus extra to grease
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • baking sheet

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and butter a 10-ounce ramekin.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together.
  3. Beat the mashed banana with the sugar. Stir in the cooled melted butter, egg yolk, and vanilla.
  4. Stir in the dry mixture just until combined, then fold in the walnuts.
  5. Pour the batter into the ramekin, set it on a baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
  6. Let it rest in the ramekin for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 229g | Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 280mg | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 5.2g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 766IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2.9mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); egg yolk counted as raw egg yolk (one large yolk 17 g). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.