Chocolate Banana Bread for One
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One ripe banana and a little cocoa make a small chocolate loaf baked in a 10-ounce ramekin.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 medium banana mashed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon melted salted butter plus more to grease
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (1 ounce)
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- baking sheet
Directions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 10-ounce ramekin and set it on a rimmed baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the mashed banana with the sugar. Whisk in the melted butter, egg yolk, and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour mixture just until combined, then stir in the chocolate.
- Pour the batter into the ramekin and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Let it cool slightly before eating.
Nutrition
Serving: 230g | Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 9.7g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 280mg | Sodium: 717mg | Potassium: 711mg | Fiber: 9.1g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 763IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3.9mg
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), mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.