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Ultimate Moist Mini Banana Bread Loaves (Easy One-Bowl Recipe)

Close-up of two halves of a moist mini banana bread loaf filled with chocolate chips on a white plate.
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Bake perfectly moist, individual banana bread loaves using this simple one-bowl recipe. These small loaves are ideal for quick breakfasts, snacks, or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 large)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 6-cup mini loaf pan or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Add the melted butter and brown sugar to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
  5. Fold in the mashed bananas until the batter is uniform. If using, gently stir in the chocolate chips.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini loaf cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the loaves cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black for the best flavor and moisture.
  • For a healthier option, substitute half the butter with applesauce.
  • If you do not have a mini loaf pan, you can bake this batter in a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan for 50 to 60 minutes.

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