BANANA BREAD MUFFIN IN A MUG

I’ve been making these banana mug muffins all week, and Madison is obsessed and now wants them all day, every day! I even add some sprinkles on top because they make her happy, and we can all use small doses of happiness these days.

HELPFUL TIPS:

• Make sure you use a microwave safe mug.
• Cook times may vary with each microwave, you may need to add 30 seconds depending. Play around with it.
• If your mug cake is not rising, make sure your baking powder is not expired.
• I used an espresso mug which was the perfect size for a half banana. A ramekin would also work.
• To use a whole banana double the recipe and use a larger coffee mug.
• For an espresso-size mug this took 90 seconds in my microwave. If you make double, increase the time to about 2 minutes.
• You will know when it’s done when the center is no longer wet.
• Oven Directions: If you don’t have a microwave, you can bake this in a preheated oven in a ramekin of cupcake liner. Bake until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 325F for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Air Fryer Directions: If you want to bake this in the air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 300°F. Bake until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Let cool before eating.

PREP TIME:15 minsCOOK TIME:5 minsTOTAL TIME:20 minsYIELD:1 SERVINGCOURSE:Breakfast, SnackCUISINE:AmericanThis easy Banana Bread Muffin in a Mug recipe is perfect when you want a quick breakfast for one in minutes! A great way to use up those brown bananas!

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 very ripe banana
• 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 of salt
• 1 tsp oil of your choice, optional but not needed

Optional add ins:

• mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, chopped walnuts, chopped pecans, hemp seeds, etc, (extra points)

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

Oven: If you don’t have a microwave, you can bake this in a preheated oven in a ramekin of cupcake liner. Bake until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 325F for 25 to 30 minutes.Air Fryer: If you want to bake this in the air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 300°F. Bake until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Let cool before eating.See trouble shooting notes above!Serving: 1small mug, Calories: 108kcal, Carbohydrates: 25.5g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 0.5g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 123mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 7gBlue Smart Points:2Green Smart Points:2Purple Smart Points:2KEYWORDS:5 ingredient muffin, banana bread muffins, easy banana bread muffin, microwave banana muffins, mug cakes