Ever look over at your counter and notice there’s one sad browning banana sitting there? This is the recipe you need! This one banana mini banana bread is a healthy small batch recipe that makes one mini loaf pan. Great for when you’re craving a sweet treat but want something a bit more nutritious and don’t want to commit to a ton of servings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Great for active women looking for a fitness-fueling snack
- Just 7 ingredients
- Easy to make
- Perfectly portion controlled – makes one mini loaf pan that has three servings
- Provides 7 grams of protein per serving
Ingredient Notes
Here’s a photo of all the ingredients you’ll need, along with selected ingredient notes:
- Kodiak Pancake Mix – This is key to keeping ingredients minimal (since it already has leavening agents, salt, and protein added to it).
- Banana – Go for one that has ample brown spots, as those are easier to mash and taste sweeter.
Instructions
You’ll find the full recipe amounts and instructions in the recipe card below, but here’s a helpful overview with photos and tips.
Mash the banana and mix it with the egg, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla.
Add the Kodiak pancake mix and cinnamon.
Pour that into a greased mini loaf pan. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick pulls out clean from the center. Let cool in the loaf pan, then enjoy!
Recipe Tips
Storage: Store the cooked banana bread at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Common substitutions: If needed, you can substitute honey for maple syrup and you can substitute avocado oil or melted butter in place of olive oil.
Add-in ideas: If you want, feel free to mix in ¼ cup of mini chocolate chips, finely chopped nuts, dried fruit, or fresh berries.
Muffin option: If you prefer, you can divide the batter into three normal-sized muffins (use three wells on a 12-count pan). If baking muffins, the cooking time will be shorter. Start checking at 15 minutes.
More Healthy Banana Recipes
If you’re looking for more recipes using browning bananas that are relatively nutritious, be sure to give one of these a try:
- Chocolate banana baked oatmeal
- Pistachio banana bread
- Frozen banana bites
- Strawberry banana nice cream
- Banana peanut butter mini muffins
I hope you enjoy this recipe! If you get a chance to try it, feel free to leave a recipe rating or comment below.
One Banana Mini Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1 medium overripe banana, mashed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup Kodiak Buttermilk Power Cakes flapjack and waffle mix
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a mini loaf pan.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mashed banana, egg, maple syrup, olive oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
- Add the Kodiak Cakes mix and cinnamon. Stir until combined.
- Pour the batter in the mini loaf pan. Bake on the center rack at 350 degrees F for approximately 27-32 minutes, or until a toothpick pulls clean from the center of the loaf. Let cool in the pan and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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