One-Banana Banana Bread (Print-Friendly Format)
Soft, flavorful loaf made from one banana, featuring a simple cinnamon sugar crust.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Banana Bread Batter
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100 g granulated sugar
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60 g all-purpose flour
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0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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0.25 teaspoon baking powder
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0.125 teaspoon baking soda
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0.125 teaspoon salt
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1 medium overripe banana
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1 large egg
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42 g salted butter, melted
→ Cinnamon Sugar Crust
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4 g granulated sugar
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0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a mini loaf pan and optionally line with parchment paper, then set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, ground nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
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In a separate medium bowl, mash the overripe banana thoroughly. Add the egg and whisk until the mixture is completely blended.
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Pour the banana and egg mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
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Pour in the melted salted butter and carefully mix until all butter is fully incorporated. Ensure there are no remaining pools of butter and avoid overmixing.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, leaving approximately 2 centimeters space from the top. Discard any excess batter if necessary.
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In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the batter’s surface.
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Place pan in the oven and bake for 30 to 38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
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Allow loaf to cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes before removing and slicing.
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Slice and serve as desired.
# Additional Information:
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If using unsalted butter, add 0.25 teaspoon of salt to the batter.
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For muffins, bake at 175°C for 17 to 22 minutes. The batter yields 5 to 6 standard muffins.
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Tightly wrap and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.