I’d argue that brown and mushy bananas are actually even better than yellow (and much better than green!). Brownness signifies ripeness, so darker bananas yield sweeter fruit. Especially for those interested in eating less refined sugar, these fruits are perfect for smoothies, puddings, cakes, or even the raw fudge I’ve been eating non-stop. One can also peel and freeze brown bananas for a later date. And then there’s banana bread.
Do you remember my now-famous Banana Bread Blender Cereal?
The creamy cereal truly does taste like eating banana bread in a bowl. And just as delicious as banana bread in a bowl is banana bread in a mug. Or in a muffin tin. Or in a ramekin…
I will eat it in a box.
And I will eat it with a fox.
And I will eat it in a house.
And I will eat it with a mouse…
Many frosting ideas can be found here: 30+ Secretly Healthy Frosting Recipes
Banana Bread for One
- 3 tbsp spelt, white, or Bob’s gf flour (30g)
- heaping 1/16th tsp salt
- 1 heaping tbsp very-ripe banana (20g)
- 1 tbsp oil, pre-melted buttery spread, applesauce, or combination
- scant 1 tbsp milk of choice or water, or more if needed to moisten the batter
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp baking powder, and tiny pinch baking soda for flavor
- Sweetener (For normal tastebuds, 1 to 1 and 1/2 tbsp sugar. If you use liquid sweetener, cut back on other liquid. You can also use stevia. I omitted sugar, but most will probably want some.)
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Mix the dry, mix the wet, then add the two together. Pour into an oiled (or sprayed) muffin pan. Smooth top of batter. Cook for 10-14 ish minutes. (Or you can microwave it.)
I loooove bananas, eat one everyday! especially in oatmeal:)
I am bananas for bananas! I eat them plain, in my oatmeal, and with melted dark chocolate chips (that’s my favorite)!
totally trying this! I love banana bread but i cannot be trusted around it lol
xoxo,
Lo
I used to love bananas, then I hated them, and now I love them! I still hate banana flavored things, though, like candy. Banana bread is my favorite, though!!
i love banana bread! good stuff. that reminds me i am out of bananas!
i.love.bananas. random, but i was thinking about you on my run today on how i ditched the treadmill and took advantage of warm weather running.
Aww lol! It’s so warm here too, suddenly. I love it! But I’m not getting my hopes up that it’ll last. A few weeks ago, I ran in shorts because it was 70. The very next day, it dropped to -4 and school was canceled!
How fun- love all your single- lady muffin and other recipes. I’ll have to try this when I’m feeling indulgent!
I LOVE bananas!! 🙂
All the single ladiesss! Haha love this recipe 🙂
Ripe bananas have changed my life since I started blogging. There’s seriously nothing better.
Since you and I love frosting, what do you think about a vegan banana buttercream frosting next 😉
You’re my hero – I’m making these muffins tomorrow!!!
those looks so yummy and cute!
I love you Katie. I’m gonna go hunt my house for any ripe bananas. I usually hide them to let them ripen so I can use them, but rarely remember where I leave them…
It’s banana hunt time.
That sounds way, way more fun than hide-n-seek lol.
I love bananas and eat them constantly (and share with the pups… their favorite treat next to popcorn!), and my favorite way is straight up slathered in PB… I’ve been doing that since I was a kid!
My dogs love bananas too! My friends think I’m nuts for feeding them to them!
they look great, Katie!
I have been making microwave banana oat cakes for a few months…bananas, oats, sugar, cinny, vanilla, etc…and microwave it all. Has been a lifesaver! Lots of people have been writing telling me they really like them too. All i know is that i am a microwave user and fan b/c i have a child and need to “cook” things quickly!
Have a great weekend!
🙂
Katie how did you get to be such a genius! I made banana bread yesterday but it will seriously last me for months haha… Thanks for posting this 🙂
My favorite way: straight up banana and pb, so delicious! But your banana butter is a super-close second; that stuff is addicting!