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Quick & Easy Microwave Banana Bread (Ready in 5 Minutes!)

Updated: Jul 5, 2025 · Published: May 12, 2025 by Betsy · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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DifficultyBeginnerYields2 Servings

This simple microwave banana bread recipe is your answer! Ready in under 5 minutes, it's made with basic ingredients like ripe banana, egg, oat flour, and cinnamon. Perfect for a speedy breakfast, a sweet after-dinner dessert, or a single-serving indulgence. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a personalized delight!

This single-serving microwave banana bread is incredibly easy to make, requiring minimal prep and cook time. Simply mash a banana, whisk in the wet ingredients, fold in the dry ingredients and chocolate chips, and microwave until cooked through. It's a fantastic solution for those moments when you need a quick and satisfying sweet fix without the fuss of traditional baking.

Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of banana bread without waiting! This fast microwave dessert is a great way to use up a ripe banana and creates a moist and delicious mini-loaf. Load it up with your favorite toppings like extra chocolate chips, creamy Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, or a dollop of your favorite nut butter for a truly personalized and satisfying treat.

Essential Ingredients for Quick Microwave Banana Bread

 1 ripe banana
 ½ tablespoon coconut oil
 2 tablespoon coconut sugar
 1 egg
 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 ¼ cup oat flour
 ½ teaspoon baking soda
 ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
 3 tablespoon chocolate chips

Optional Toppings:

 Chocolate chips
 Greek yogurt
 Fresh fruit
 Nut butter
 Cacao nibs
 Cinnamon

Simple Instructions for Your Microwave Banana Bread:

1

Use a fork to mash the ripe banana on a plate until no large chunks remain. Transfer the mashed banana to a microwave-safe bowl.

microwave banana bread step 1

2

Add the melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Whisk all the wet ingredients together thoroughly.

3

Next, add the oat flour, baking soda, and cinnamon to the wet ingredients. Gently fold everything together until just combined. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips.

microwave banana bread step 2

4

Grease a microwave-safe dish (a small ramekin or mug works well). Pour the banana bread batter into the greased dish.

microwave banana bread step 3

5

Microwave on high for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Check the center for doneness. If the center is still wet, continue microwaving in 15-second increments until it is set and firm to the touch. Microwave cooking times may vary depending on your microwave.

microwave banana bread step 4

6

Carefully remove the hot microwave banana bread from the microwave.

7

Enjoy immediately with your favorite toppings such as Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, nut butter, and extra chocolate chips!

microwave banana bread step 5

Prep Time2 minsCook Time3 minsTotal Time5 mins

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Nutrition Facts

2 servings

Serving size

2

Ingredients

Essential Ingredients for Quick Microwave Banana Bread

 1 ripe banana
 ½ tablespoon coconut oil
 2 tablespoon coconut sugar
 1 egg
 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 ¼ cup oat flour
 ½ teaspoon baking soda
 ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
 3 tablespoon chocolate chips

Optional Toppings:

 Chocolate chips
 Greek yogurt
 Fresh fruit
 Nut butter
 Cacao nibs
 Cinnamon

Directions

Simple Instructions for Your Microwave Banana Bread:

1

Use a fork to mash the ripe banana on a plate until no large chunks remain. Transfer the mashed banana to a microwave-safe bowl.

microwave banana bread step 1

2

Add the melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Whisk all the wet ingredients together thoroughly.

3

Next, add the oat flour, baking soda, and cinnamon to the wet ingredients. Gently fold everything together until just combined. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips.

microwave banana bread step 2

4

Grease a microwave-safe dish (a small ramekin or mug works well). Pour the banana bread batter into the greased dish.

microwave banana bread step 3

5

Microwave on high for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Check the center for doneness. If the center is still wet, continue microwaving in 15-second increments until it is set and firm to the touch. Microwave cooking times may vary depending on your microwave.

microwave banana bread step 4

6

Carefully remove the hot microwave banana bread from the microwave.

7

Enjoy immediately with your favorite toppings such as Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, nut butter, and extra chocolate chips!

microwave banana bread step 5

Notes

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