Hello from TINA KASHIAN! We love banana bread in our house, but we dislike heating the oven when it is ninety degrees or hotter outside. I found this recipe online and changed it a bit. I also added chocolate chips which is another favorite with my two girls. Who doesn't like chocolate? This banana bread mug cake is easy to make and cooks in the microwave in one minute. The ingredients are readily available in any household as well. To my surprise, it tastes like oven-baked banana bread. This recipe is for one mug—a quick snack. You can double or triple it for more. My girls made it on their own and liked it a lot. Always a win!
Ingredients:
½ mashed banana (use a ripe banana)
2 tbsp flour
½ tsp baking powder
1 tbsp maple syrup
½ tbsp milk
Chocolate chips or chopped nuts (whichever you prefer or both!)
Directions:
Mash the ripe banana in a microwave safe mug.
Add the flour, baking powder, maple syrup and milk. Mix until combined.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips or nuts on top to your liking.
Microwave uncovered for one minute. Cool for two minutes.
Enjoy your banana bread snack!
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Always looking for a recipe that does not heat up the oven! Thanks,
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I love mug cakes! So easy and convenient. Can't wait to try this.
ReplyDeletekozo8989(at)hotmail(dot)com
Hi Alicia! It is easy and tastes great. Glad you like the recipe!
DeleteCan't wait to try this one.
ReplyDeleteterry0743@aol.com
I usually grab a piece of fruit when I want a quick snack but that cake looks good.
ReplyDeletesgiden at verizon(.)net
Clever and easy. Good work!
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Toast with hummus is a snack I enjoy daily. saubkeb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteYou know I love hummus and make it weekly!
DeleteMistake. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteGot it. Thank you
DeleteI love a sliced apple with cheddar cheese. Thank you for the giveaway! aut1063(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteSliced apple with cheddar cheese or Havarti cheese is delicious. A good combination.
DeleteFor a quick snack it's either cheese and crackers or a microwaved taquito!
ReplyDeletepatdupuy@yahoo.com
cheese and crackers is my husband's favorite snack. Easy to grab and go!
DeleteMy 3 year old granddaughter was visiting recently and requested sliced cucumber with a thin slice of pepperoni on top. My husband and I agreed that it was indeed a delicious snack! Thanks for the recipe so easy to convert to gluten free! Now just waiting for the bananas to ripen
ReplyDeletesandra shenton 13 at gmail dot com
Hi Sandra! You're right. You can easily convert this to gluten free. Thank you for mentioning it. Your three year old granddaughter is smart! I also like cucumber, pepperoni and fresh mozzarella cheese together.
DeleteYour banana mug cake is so yummy and enticing. A snack which is special for me especially during the hot summer days is cut up fruit. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteFruit is healthy and delicious in the summer. My girls love watermelon and it's in season.
DeleteSomething salty, pretzels or chips.
ReplyDeleteSomething salty, pretzels or chips.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, I crave potato chips in the evening. I've been trying to cut back on these, but still like them
DeleteBoring - toast or PB&J. And fresh fruit always works.
ReplyDeletesallycootie@gmail.com
PB&J is a kid favorite. My kids wanted it everyday for lunch at school. We couldn't convince them to try something else for a long time
DeleteThis recipe looks both easy and delicious! My favorite quick sweet treat is season fresh fruit like watermelon, green grapes, or fresh cherries.
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Hi Nancy, watermelons and cherries are in season at last. We like both
DeleteI LOVE popcorn! So adding flavors just adds to the enjoyment. This is one of mine.
ReplyDeleteCaramel Marshmallow Popcorn
Ingredients
1 package microwave popcorn, popped
½ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp. light corn syrup or honey
½ tsp. vanilla
12 large marshmallows
Instructions
1. Pop popcorn until done, remove any unpopped kernels.
2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
3. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and marshmallows.
4. Turn heat to medium and stir until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.
5. Pour over popcorn and stir in until popcorn is evenly coated.
6. Store in an airtight container.
Thanks for the Banana Bread Mug Cake recipe which I will be trying very soon.
Hoping to be the fortunate one selected to receive a signed, print copy of “On the Lamb”, but I did share every where too. :)
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Hi Kay! Popcorn is always welcome in our house. I've never had marshmallow popcorn and would love to try this recipe.
DeleteThis recipe looks delicious. I like that it's one serving and doesn't require baking in the oven. Keeping the recipe to try later. I always keep fresh fruit around for a quick snack.
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Thanks for reminding me of making a quick mug cake, Tina! I usually head for cheese and crackers, sometimes with olives or fruit on the side. Heaven for me is a slightly nuked wedge of Brie on Carr's pepper flavored water crackers or thin slices of a baguette, with ripe cherries, plums or pears on the side, yum! lola777_22 at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn. Your snacks are great. I haven't met an olive I don't like. A wedge of Brie with pepper jelly is delicious, too
DeleteYep, I forgot to mention pepper jelly! It's terrific on lots of things, including plain ol' cream cheese!
DeleteFor a quick snack I have Greek yogurt or make a quesadilla.
ReplyDeletelkish77123 at gmail dot com
Wow! I'm going to have to try that recipe. I make banana bread with chocolate chips fairly often, but I like that this is quick and easy. My favorite go to easy snack would probably be pretzels or almonds or a piece of fruit. Renee - rwilson(at)ws4r(dot)com
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ReplyDeleteYum! A great appetizer, too
DeleteMy favorite quick snack s graham crackers with peanut butter. I love your banana mug recipe! So easy and sounds delicious.
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My favorite snack when I am reading is almonds because they aren't messy! lindaherold999(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! Almonds are healthy. You can also add chopped almonds to this mug cake instead of chocolate chips
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