Cooking for One

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread for One

Chocolate chip banana bread for one bakes in a 10-ounce ramekin with one ripe banana. A small treat without a whole loaf on the counter.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread for One

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A single-serving banana bread with chocolate chips, baked in a ramekin.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
CourseBread
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories594

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium banana
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted salted butter
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a 10-ounce ramekin.
  2. Stir the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a small bowl.
  3. Mash the banana in another bowl and beat in the sugar. Add the butter, egg yolk, and vanilla.
  4. Gently stir in the dry mixture, then fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the batter into the ramekin, set it on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until browned and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Let it rest for a few minutes before eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 235g | Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 9.2g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 280mg | Sodium: 715mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 763IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3.1mg

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), semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.