Banana Bread for One, Please!

Oh my goodness. I just died a little. Chocolate-Covered Katie is brilliant. Brilliant, I tell you. You could double this or triple it and it would still be healthier than a muffin from Starbucks or Dunkin. I can’t wait to try out other quick mug recipes — blueberry, cinnamon, pistachio? I tested this for dessert in honor of National Banana Bread Day on Monday. (Who knew that was even a thing?) Banana Bread in a Mug, you’re my new favorite thing.

Ingredients (serves 1).

• 3 T whole wheat flour (or oat flour)
• 1/4 t baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• “Shake” of cinnamon
• 1 t agave nectar
• 5 t water
• 1/4 to 1/3 of a ripe banana, mashed
• 1/4 t vanilla extract
• Chopped walnuts to top (optional)
• Cinnamon sugar to top (optional)

Directions.

1. In a small bowl, whisk dry ingredients together (flour through cinnamon).
2. Fold in agave to vanilla and mix well.
3. Grease a microwavable mug or a small microwavable bowl. Transfer batter into bowl. Top with chopped walnuts and cinnamon sugar (both optional).
4. Microwave on high for 2-3 min. or until a toothpick comes out clean. It will be really hot! Allow the bread to cool in the mug or use a butter knife to pop the bread out to cool faster.
5. Enjoy!

Adapted from Chocolate Covered Katie‘s Low-Fat Banana Bread Mug Cake.