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3 Minute Microwave Banana Bread Recipe

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This quick and easy 3 Minute Microwave Banana Bread is a perfect single-serving treat made with ripe banana, egg, and simple pantry ingredients. Enhanced with a homemade caramel sauce cooked right in the microwave, this mug cake is moist, flavorful, and ready in minutes without the oven. It’s an ideal snack or dessert for those craving banana bread with minimal effort and cleanup.

Ingredients

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Banana Bread

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Optional: crushed walnuts

Caramel Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water (or as much as needed to dissolve the sugar)

Instructions

  1. Mash Banana: In a small mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana thoroughly until smooth to form the base of your banana bread batter.
  2. Combine Egg: Add the egg to the mashed banana and whisk together until well combined and smooth.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar, stirring until fully incorporated into the wet ingredients.
  4. Flavor and Leaven: Pour in the vanilla extract and sprinkle the baking powder over the mixture. Stir gently to ensure even distribution.
  5. Prepare Caramel Sauce: In a microwave-safe mug, combine sugar and water. Microwave on high for approximately 2 minutes, watching carefully, until the mixture turns a deep amber caramel color. Remove the mug and swirl the caramel around the sides to coat it evenly.
  6. Microwave Banana Bread: Spoon the banana bread batter into the caramel-coated mug. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick or knife in the center; it should come out clean when ready.
  7. Optional Garnish: If desired, sprinkle crushed walnuts on top before serving to add crunch and texture.

Notes

  • Be attentive while microwaving the caramel sauce to avoid burning; cooking times may vary depending on microwave wattage.
  • Use a microwave-safe mug with a capacity of at least 8 ounces to prevent overflow.
  • For a richer flavor, swap out granulated sugar for brown sugar or add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.
  • Make sure the banana is ripe for optimal sweetness and moisture.
  • This recipe is ideal as a quick dessert or snack and best enjoyed immediately for the softest texture.

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