Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Banana Bread for Two, a perfect mini loaf that’s moist, tender, and bursting with banana goodness. This easy-to-follow recipe requires no mixer and can be whipped up in your air fryer, making it an ideal choice for a cozy breakfast, afternoon snack, or a sweet dessert. With just the right amount of sweetness and customizable options like walnuts or chocolate chips, this small batch banana bread is sure to impress without leaving you with leftovers. Enjoy every bite of this quick and satisfying treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 or canola 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 chopped walnuts or mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 330°F.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; set aside.
- In another bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in sugar, oil, egg, sour cream (or yogurt), peanut butter, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in optional mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into a nonstick baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake in the air fryer for about 30 to 40 minutes; check for doneness at around 25 minutes using a toothpick.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg