Banana Bread Muffin in a Mug
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4.6
Banana Bread Muffin in a Mug
Description
This recipe uses very ripe mashed banana combined with flour, baking powder, a pinch of salt, and vanilla extract to create a banana bread-flavored batter within a small mug. Optional ingredients such as mini chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans, sprinkles, and hemp seeds can be added for texture and flavor variation. A little oil is optional for extra moisture.
The muffin cooks quickly in the microwave for about 90 seconds, resulting in a warm, tender bite with a subtle banana scent and soft crumb. The small batch is convenient for when only one portion is desired.
Options for baking in an oven or air fryer are available, with specific times and temperatures provided in the notes. Baking in these appliances produces a slightly different texture, with a golden, set top instead of the quick-cooked microwave surface.
The recipe is flexible regarding mix-ins and cooking methods, making it well suited for quick homemade muffins without extensive preparation or ingredient quantities.
Ingredients
- 1/2 banana very ripe
- mini chocolate chip extra points, chopped walnuts and pecans
- Sprinkles
- walnut
- pecan
- hemp seed
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour mix)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional but not needed)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 1 tsp oil optional but not needed, of your choice
Instructions
- Mash the banana in a small bowl and mix in oil and vanilla extract.
- Put the flour, sugar (if using), baking powder and salt in a small espresso mug. Blend thoroughly with a fork.
- Add the mashed bananas, mix in any additional mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, etc.
- Microwave 90 seconds then let it cool about 1 minute before eating. If making a double batch in a large mug, cook 2 minutes.
Notes
- Can be baked in the oven at 325°F for 25–30 minutes if a microwave is unavailable.
- Air fryer baking option: preheat to 300°F and bake for about 15 minutes for a golden top.
- Let the muffin cool for about a minute after cooking before eating for best texture.
- Feel free to add nuts, chocolate chips, or seeds to customize flavor and crunch.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1small mug | |
| Calories | 108kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 25.5g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 123mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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