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Banana Bread for Two

Banana Bread for Two

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Indulge in the delightful taste of Banana Bread for Two, a perfectly portioned recipe that caters to your sweet cravings without overwhelming you with leftovers. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a moist and flavorful mini loaf that’s ideal for sharing or savoring solo. Made with ripe bananas and simple ingredients, it’s a versatile treat that works beautifully for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert. Customize it with nuts or chocolate chips to make it your own. Plus, this recipe can be easily baked in an air fryer, minimizing prep time and cleanup while delivering an irresistibly soft texture.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: Serves 2

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 medium very ripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 rounded tablespoons sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 3/4 cup walnuts or mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 330°F (165°C). Grease a nonstick baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth using a fork.
  4. Add sugar, oil, egg, sour cream, peanut butter, and vanilla to the mashed bananas; whisk until combined.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Optionally mix in walnuts or chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
  8. Bake in the air fryer for about 30 to 40 minutes, checking at 25 minutes for doneness.
  9. Allow cooling for about 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30–40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg
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