The most delicious, quick and easy banana bread recipe for one! Single serving gluten-free banana bread that takes 2 minutes to make and is made with all grain-free, dairy-free and gluten-free ingredients.
Banana bread is the #1 most popular recipe category here on the blog. I have been obsessed with all things banana bread for as long as I can remember.
Growing up my mom always had some in the house and it is forever my favorite. There is something so comforting and satisfying about having it. And I love how you can have it for breakfast, snack or dessert – anything!
This recipe though spices things up a bit. It makes one serving and takes a whole 2 minutes to cook. How insane is that? I know a handful of you guys live alone or don’t always want to make something that is a larger batch. Or maybe you have zero patience and want something tasty ASAP. This recipe is for you!
I have been making it for breakfast in the morning, after dinner for dessert – really anytime. It tastes so good with a scoop of coconut yogurt or ice cream on top too.
What ingredients you need to make gluten-free banana bread for one:
- Egg – I haven’t tried flax egg but it should work!
- Banana – I used a smaller banana. If you have larger one, use 3/4 or 1/2 of it
- Almond flour – you can likely use oat flour here too. I don’t recommend coconut flour for a sub.
- Creamy peanut butter – you can use any nut butter here but you know my love for creamy peanut butter!
- Dark chocolate chips (code RACHL for free shipping)
How to make this single serving banana bread:
- Mix together the egg, banana, almond flour and peanut butter in a microwave safe mug or mini dish (I used one of these)
- Mix in chocolate chips to the mug
- Add to microwave and cook for 2 minutes (the cake will rise slightly so please keep on eye on it!)
- Remove from microwave and drizzle more peanut butter on top if desired and add some ice cream or yogurt if using!
- Eat while warm 🙂
A few of my favorite banana bread recipes from the blog:
Vegan Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread (gluten-free + nut-free)
Paleo Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Healthy Gluten-free Olive Oil Banana Bread
Single Serving Gluten-free Banana Bread
The most delicious, quick and easy banana bread recipe for one! Single serving gluten-free banana bread that takes 2 minutes to make and is made with all grain-free, dairy-free and gluten-free ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Total Time: 7 mins
Yield: 1 serving 1x
Ingredients
- 1 egg (I haven’t tried flax egg)
- 1 small banana
- 3 tablespoons almond flour (or use oat flour)
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- Splash of vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (code RACHL for free shipping)
- Optional: yogurt or ice cream on top!
Instructions
- Mix together the egg, banana, almond flour and peanut butter in a microwave safe mug or mini dish (I used one of these)
- Mix in chocolate chips to the mug
- Add to microwave and cook for 2 minutes (the cake will rise slightly so please keep on eye on it!)
- Remove from microwave and drizzle more peanut butter on top if desired and add some ice cream or yogurt if using!
- Eat while warm 🙂
Notes
*You can store this in the fridge if making in advanced and reheat when ready to eat.
Amanda
★★★★★
So easy and so yummy!
Rachel
YAAYY!!
Madison
★★★★★
This was delish!! I used a flax egg, oat flour, and almond butter and it turned out perfectly. Drizzled with honey and almond butter and WOW thanks Rachel!
Rachel
omg yay!!
Emma
★★★★★
I was hesitant to try this since mug cakes are usually just a huge disappointment.. But this wasn’t!! Def making again and also making sure I’ll have some ice cream to top it with since that would have been awesome! Thank you for a great recipe! 🙂
Katie
Have you baked this instead of microwaving?! If not, what temp and length of time would you suggest?
Rachel
i haven’t! i would usually list something if i had the instructions 🙂 probably 350 but not sure timing – keep us posted!
Rosie
★★★★★
I don’t usually make mug cakes but was craving a quick and easy dessert and this recipe was perfect!!! I even added more chocolate chips after I took it out of the microwave. Will try a flax egg next time.
Rachel
yaayyy!
Kate
★★★★★
Thank you Rachel for a simple, yet wonderful mug cake. So easy and so delicious. This will definitely be on my recipe rotation!
Rachel
aawwww thank you!!
Amy
★★★★★
Best mug cake I’ve had!
Rachel
yyayyy!!
Rachel
★★★★★
Best mug cake recipe I’ve ever had. And I’ve had a lot. The oat flour works really well. Accessible ingredients, healthy and surprisingly sweet! I added 1/4 teaspoon honey instead of the drizzled peanut butter topping!
Rachel
thank you so much!
Katie
★★★★
Exactly like banana bread, but in 5 minutes!