Uploaded April 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Everybody loves banana bread. However, most of us don't have the time to whip up a fresh loaf, and that's where our old friend the microwave comes in. That's right, you really can make banana bread in the microwave – here's how.
Recipe:
Blend together inside of a microwavable mug:
3 Tablespoons + 1 Teaspoon of plain flour
2 Teaspoons of caster sugar
2 Tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 Teaspoon of salt
1/8 Teaspoon of Bicarbonate of Soda
1/8 Teaspoon of Baking Powder
Next, add in 1 egg and mix together
Next, Stir in:
1/4 Teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon milk or milk alternative
Last, stir in - half a banana, mashed
If you want you can add - cinnamon on top
Place mug on a microwavable plate and microwave for 1.5 - 3 mins. depending on strength of microwave.
Gluten-Free Recipe:
Blend together in a mug:
1 mashed banana
1 egg
2 tablespoons of almond butter
1 tablespoon of honey (optional)
Dash of cinnamon (optional)
1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
Place on top of a plate and place into a microwave 2 - 3min
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Everybody loves banana bread. However, most of us don't have the time to whip up a fresh loaf, and that's where our old friend the microwave comes in. That's right, you really can make banana bread in the microwave – here's how.
Recipe:
Blend together inside of a microwavable mug:
3 Tablespoons + 1 Teaspoon of plain flour
2 Teaspoons of caster sugar
2 Tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 Teaspoon of salt
1/8 Teaspoon of Bicarbonate of Soda
1/8 Teaspoon of Baking Powder
Next, add in 1 egg and mix together
Next, Stir in:
1/4 Teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon milk or milk alternative
Last, stir in - half a banana, mashed
If you want you can add - cinnamon on top
Place mug on a microwavable plate and microwave for 1.5 - 3 mins. depending on strength of microwave.
Gluten-Free Recipe:
Blend together in a mug:
1 mashed banana
1 egg
2 tablespoons of almond butter
1 tablespoon of honey (optional)
Dash of cinnamon (optional)
1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
Place on top of a plate and place into a microwave 2 - 3min
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