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Banana Bread in a Mug Cake

By: Kita · Published Apr 3, 2012 · Updated: Jan 5, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links

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I am a total sucker for an easy recipe, and it doesn't get much better than this single-serve banana bread mug cake for that. 1 banana, 5 minutes, and like magic, a personal cake just for you.

banana bread mug cake is so easy - and only takes 5 minutes to make from start to finish!

The best and most effortless healthy mug cake banana recipe is here! A light and fluffy bread recipe that’s made in one mug, primary pantry ingredients, super healthy, and lastly, so delectable.

Ideal for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a late-night dessert, this healthy banana bread in a mug is the perfect little individual little cake to cook when you’re on the hunt for something sweet but healthy at the same time.

Y'all, banana bread is one of my favorite comfort foods. And I don't think I'm alone on this one. Maybe it's because we all end up with a semi-past due to banana from time to time and want to come up with a way to use it, like my favorite, Banana Bread with Nutella Swirls, or maybe it's cuz we all secretly want to feel healthy while eating cake. 😉

Either way, this single-serve mug cake recipe is now my magic trick for when that one banana is begging to be used or if you don’t have the energy to make a whole loaf for yourself, this single serving, sweet dessert will gratify your sugary cravings for sure.

super easy banana bread mug cake - microwave recipe

What is a Mug Cake?

Mug cakes are single-serve cakes in - you guessed it - mugs, prepared in the microwave. They are fast and easy! Like, my own personal cake in under 5 minutes easy. And, this one happens to be a great way to use up that last ripe banana.

Plus, being single serving, they are great portion control for those of us who lack the will power to keep an entire cake nearby without nibbling. This Banana Bread Mug Cake is one of my favorites to make.

What you need to make a banana bread mug cake

  • Cooking spray
  • Flour
  • Sugar and brown sugar
  • Baking powder, baking soda, and salt
  • Egg
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Milk
  • Ripe Banana

How do I bake a Mug Cake?

For a few years, I have seen recipes floating about for 'mug cakes' - where you mix the ingredients in a cup and plop it in the microwave. The idea is pretty neat, I just don't do a whole lot of microwaved anything. So, I was skeptical...

I didn't have a microwave at my parents' house growing up, so I rarely think to use it now that one sits there taking up valuable counter space. But guys, cake for one in like, 5 minutes. Magic. That is a mug cake.

A friend's mom gave me a recipe for a chocolate mug cake a while ago and I meant to try it, but the paper got shuffled in with life and there went that. It wasn't until I saw this recipe over at Vittles and Bits that I was reminded of wanting to give the whole baking in a microwave oven idea a try again. And this one was banana bread.

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eating banana bread mug cake

How to Make a Healthy Banana Bread in a Mug?

This one is easy. If you have a ripe banana, chances are you have the rest of the ingredients to make a banana mug cake. Gather them up and stir them together in one mug. Pop in the microwave and a few minutes later, enjoy!

So, this small portion, quick fix banana bread is the perfect excuse to give the old microwave, and mug cakes, a try. And a perfect portion for myself. Because I lack self-control.

Who doesn't love banana bread? Ok, maybe unicorn hating Commies, but everyone else, we love banana bread. 

Oh... and that boyfriend that one time. He hated bananas too. But for the rest of us, this little mug cake has proven to be a mighty winner.

Banana Bread Mug cake

Can I bake a mug cake in the oven?

We get this question a lot, and the short answer is no. Microwave mug cakes are quick and easy single-serve cakes in microwave-safe mugs. In my opinion, it's best to keep mug cakes in the microwave for safety.

Go on and get wild and bake a full cake or banana bread in the oven if you are feeling wild.

However, if you were to have an oven-safe mug, you could bake a mug cake in the oven. You would need to adjust the temperature to 325 and the cooking time, according to your oven-safe mug and, wait. Tho, filling a single, or even two spots in a cupcake tin would be the best bet, 20-22 minutes for doneness.

Also, if you like this idea, steaming a cake in an aluminum can in the oven is also a beautiful way to create a small cake.

banana bread in a mug

This particular banana bread mug cake has been pinned thousands of times and I know I have made it more than a handful when I require a quick snack! This IS not the best "banana bread" I've ever had, and trust me, I know freakin’ fantastic banana bread.

But it's a great quick fix, the "I have an overly ripe banana on the counter that I could toss in the freezer or use right now," kind of bread. Perfect for a single serving or to impress an unexpected guest!

More banana dessert recipes

  • Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Coffee Cake
  • Banana Bread Scones with Maple Cream
  • Banana Bread with Nutella Swirls
  • Banana Peanut Butter Swirl Bread

If you’ve tried this Banana Bread Mug Cake recipe or any other recipe on passthesushi.com please don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know where you found it in the comments below, I love hearing from you! You can also follow along for more good eats and travel tips on Instagam@passthesushi & @girlcarnivore, Twitter & Facebook.

banana bread mug cake is so easy - and only takes 5 minutes to make from start to finish!

Banana Bread Mug Cake

The most fun way to use up that last single banana just waiting to be consumed. 1 mug, 5 minutes, and a delicious single-serve mug cake!
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Breakfast
Author: Kita Roberts
6 mins
Serves: 1

Equipment

  • Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract, 4 ounces
  • The Mountains Are Calling And I Must Go Ceramic Campfire Coffee Mug 15oz - Unique Gift Idea for Outdoor Mountaineering Enthusiasts - Inspirational John Muir Quote - Top Outdoorsman Cabin Gifts
  • King Arthur Flour Unbleached All-Purpose Flour, 5 Pound

Ingredients

  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 3 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 ripe banana mashed

Instructions

  • Spray a microwave safe mug with cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, or right in the mug, whisk flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and soda. Add egg and combine until just incorporated with dry ingredients. Mix in vanilla, oil, milk and mashed banana.
  • Pop into the microwave for up to 3 minutes, with no fear to stop and check after 90 seconds for doneness.
  • Like all magical things that come out of the microwave, the inside of this will be hotter than the surface of the sun when you first remove it from the microwave. Give it a few minutes.
  • Seriously, that easy.

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Notes

Adapted from Vittles and Bits, Adapted from Mickis Morsels

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 576mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 40g

Nutritional informations provided as a courtesy and is only an approximatation. Values will changes based on ingredients used.

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  1. Belinda @zomppa says

    April 03, 2012 at 6:36 am

    How adorable are these. I love mug cupcakes, and who can resist banana bread?

    Reply
    • Cynthia says

      April 21, 2020 at 8:45 pm

      i dont think i did anything wrong because i carefully read it but it came out like rubber and i even did less time, it tatsed like bread, and it was way less sweet than i thought it would be, but I guess you just have to add more butter and liquid was still kind of good though.

      Reply
      • Joanne Tran says

        May 03, 2020 at 6:20 am

        I had that same problem first time cake in a mug. My problem was the microwave timing. Next attempt cake in a mug i got it right. I slowly built the timing. time, stop, time stop. checked with a tooth pick. I hope this helps

        Reply
      • Kayla says

        May 16, 2020 at 10:42 am

        I had the same problem, very rubbery depsite following directions. I've been making mug cakes for years and this has never happend with a recipe before. Maybe it's the addition of the banana? I don't know. I even checked it periodically ended up adding an extra minute and it didn't help.

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      • Katelynn says

        February 16, 2021 at 4:18 pm

        @Joanne Tran,

        That's exactly what I did. After 1.5 mins, I checked it every 30 sec intervals to make sure it was cooked fully.

        Reply
      • Brenda says

        November 07, 2021 at 3:26 pm

        @Kayla, I think the egg made it rubbery. Mine turned out the same way. I've made other banana mug cakes with no egg and it was fine.

        Reply
    • Jessica Brandi says

      April 26, 2020 at 1:14 pm

      I put less banana butttt I love this recipe ❤️

      Reply
  2. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    April 03, 2012 at 7:02 am

    Such a fun idea!! Love this.

    Reply
  3. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    April 03, 2012 at 7:59 am

    Love it! I've yet to try a mug cake.

    Reply
  4. Toby @ Plate Fodder says

    April 03, 2012 at 8:47 am

    I'm still trying to get the Athletic Shoe Shepherd's Pie and Juice Box Creme Brulee to work. (The box keeps catching on fire).

    you really can't beat banana bread.. It loos great!.. and it's in a CUP!

    Reply
  5. steph@stephsbitebybite says

    April 03, 2012 at 9:01 am

    You have NO idea how happy I am to see this!!

    Reply
  6. Kiri W. says

    April 03, 2012 at 9:16 am

    I love a mug cake, but have never seen bread made in a mug! Deliiiicious.

    Reply
  7. Lindsey@Lindselicious says

    April 03, 2012 at 11:01 am

    Oooh I have a banana that is waiting to be used for this! Love it! So cute.

    Reply
  8. Heather @ Better With Veggies says

    April 03, 2012 at 11:33 am

    I love single servings treats - it's portion control for those of us who are terrible at it alone. 🙂 Great idea!

    Reply
  9. Liz says

    April 03, 2012 at 11:47 am

    My hubby won't eat banana bread either...what is it with these guys? So this is a perfect recipe for when I need that quick bread fix 🙂

    Reply
  10. RavieNomNoms says

    April 03, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    That is just TOO much fun! Thank you for sharing it.

    Reply
  11. Kristen says

    April 03, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    I have seen coffee cake and done chocolate cake, but this banana bread is a new one. I like it. Frankly, I think I completely under-utilize my microwave!

    Reply
  12. Sara says

    April 03, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    What a great idea! I have a couple bananas on the counter that would be perfect for this!

    Reply
  13. Susie Bee on Maui says

    April 03, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    Great idea! I pinned it.

    Reply
  14. Julia {The Roasted Root} says

    April 03, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    You just made my heart skip a beat. I'm doing it, and I'm doing it tonight!!

    Reply
    • Ginger says

      May 11, 2020 at 9:12 pm

      Added walnuts. Really nice. Used Walnut oil. Bit of a soggy bottom but never mind.

      Reply
  15. Anita at Hungry Couple says

    April 03, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    I haven't tried my hand at a microwave mug cake yet but it's probably only a matter of time. Saving this recipe for some evening when I'm in desperate need of a sweet treat.

    Reply
  16. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    April 04, 2012 at 3:34 am

    I actually learned about mug cakes recently (maybe that tells I'm not much of a baker?), and have been wiling to give a try. You are right - there are great banana bread out there and cooking in a mug may not be the perfect result...but when I crave for banana bread any time of the day, I think this is a great recipe to go to, or if I only have a single banana left.... 🙂 Thank you for the recipe, Kita!

    Reply
  17. ping says

    April 04, 2012 at 7:06 am

    I'm so excited with this! I can't tell you how much ... will jumping up and down do?
    Single serve, microwave, easy .... magic!

    Reply
  18. Grubarazzi (@Grubarazzi) says

    April 04, 2012 at 10:16 am

    Oh lawdy. This looks amazing.

    Reply
  19. Erin says

    April 04, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    I haven't tried this yet, but definitely enjoying the banana bread version idea the most so far.

    Reply
  20. claire @ the realistic nutritionist says

    April 04, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    Kita, this is pure genius, I love it!

    Reply
  21. Stephanie says

    April 04, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    This is a great idea for a new mug treat! Love banana bread, but I always eat too much so this is a better option!

    Reply
  22. Katie @ OhShineOn says

    April 06, 2012 at 10:00 pm

    Mmmm, sounds tasty. I love banana bread. I think I'll try this and add a few chocolate chips to the mix. And maybe peanut butter. And sprinkles.

    Reply
  23. Kimberly (Unrivaledkitch) says

    April 07, 2012 at 6:05 am

    Holy crap I have to make this for my sweet toothed boyfriend. He's love me forever then beg me to tell him how to do it so he could have more when I wasn't there. So I'll never tell him hahaha 🙂

    Reply
  24. Emily @ Life on Food says

    April 08, 2012 at 6:24 am

    Mug cakes are never the same as the real deal but you just cannot beat the instant gratification of a quick dessert.

    Reply
  25. briarrose says

    April 11, 2012 at 8:17 am

    This just looks fun to try out. I'm going to have to give it a whirl. 😉

    Reply
  26. Maggie @ Vittles and Bits says

    April 15, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    So glad you liked it, Kita! Definitely a good quick fix 🙂

    Reply
  27. Susie Bee on Maui says

    April 16, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Thanks for the idea-I made one and was pleasantly surprised!

    Reply
    • Gabby says

      June 23, 2020 at 2:05 am

      I did this and mine just didnt taste good. When i read the ingredients i realized i didnt have a large enough mug so i used a bowl instead idk if that effected it but overall wasnt to good.

      Reply
  28. kash says

    July 29, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    made some adjustments: used quinoa flour. added nutmeg and used applesauce instead of oil.

    Reply
  29. Christina says

    December 01, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    Freaking amazing! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I added a handful of chocolate chips to the batter, and spooned some homemade caramel sauce over the top when it came out of the microwave. It's WAY to easy to be this delicious!

    Reply
  30. CWoods says

    January 12, 2013 at 11:46 pm

    Great idea!!! Loved it! I added a little cinnamon & it tastes just like my banana pancakes. I might just makes these at work, slice them up & add syrup. Very yummy!

    Reply
  31. moxtox says

    January 24, 2013 at 5:17 pm

    i made this right now, and it didn't turn out good. It was very eggy and too moist. It didn't taste great either. but good idea!

    Reply
  32. Bethany S. says

    January 29, 2013 at 9:04 am

    You do NOT need an EGG!! Banana acts like an egg in quick bread recipes. My full-size banana bread recipe doesn't even call for an egg. Eliminate the egg and this will be perfect. I sprinkled mine with cinnamon and sugar before microwaving, and also used a bigger "mug" (gravy boat).

    Reply
  33. Erin C says

    February 01, 2013 at 4:23 am

    OMG I just made this and OMG.... great great great! genius!

    Reply
  34. maria says

    February 14, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    It looks so easy to do and delicious

    Reply
  35. Chelsea Stone says

    February 25, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    I made this, it rose out of the mug I used by about 5", it did eventually sink back down. It was VERY spongy and chewy. Not to bad as far as taste though, if I made it again I would eliminate the egg and I would definitely use some nutmeg.

    Reply
  36. Amelia says

    March 23, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    This is good, but add more banana, take out the egg and add cinamon or nutmeg or something as it is quite bland otherwise, but nice for a first try at it. x

    Reply
  37. Ease of baking says

    March 30, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    I tried this recipe, and it came out real tasty but super chewy. No bread texture. But that could probably be because I substituted spiked egg nog for the milk. It was supremely tasty, though! Sprinkled some cinnamon and sat back to enjoy. Kind of enjoyed me of this asian delicacy because of its texture. You should try the substitution! Don't use an egg or vanilla or milk. Just add the equivalent in spiked egg nog. DEEEELICIOUS.

    Reply
  38. Amanda P. says

    April 17, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    I just made this and it turned out great. I added 2 tbsp of milk chocolate chips cos I love the combination of banana and chocolate. It had great texture and the perfect amount of sweetness. Beware, it is ridiculously hot and needs to be cooled for a bit. I ate it with a glass of cold milk. Next time, I would divide it between two mugs as the one serving was quite filling.

    Reply
  39. Lunexe says

    May 04, 2013 at 2:55 am

    Awesome Made my day.......i made one for the whole fam!

    Reply
  40. ffdarlings says

    May 09, 2013 at 8:16 am

    Hello. Thank you for the recipe. I tried making it. It turned out ok. I didn't have brown sugar so I substituted with white sugar so maybe that was the difference. Also, I think adding a bit of cinnamon would make the recipe better because it really just tasted like a hot banana.

    Reply
  41. Elena says

    May 11, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    Hmm, I did 90 seconds, then 60, then 30, then 30, then 40. Still too moist. In total I did 4 minutes and 10 seconds. I think 4.30 or even 5 would have done it. Not sure what microwave I use, but other mug cakes take only a minute and a half. Guess it's the banana that really affects the cooking time.

    Reply
  42. smalltowngirl says

    May 22, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    This tastes AMAZING!!! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  43. Anddddy says

    May 25, 2013 at 7:42 am

    That was absolutely amazing!! added copious amounts of chocolate and some honey instead of the white sugar!! worked great!! potentially the best and easiest banana bread i have ever had!

    Reply
  44. charlie says

    July 07, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    Tasted terrible! Lesson learned, never make bread in a microwave

    Reply
  45. TygerBurning@LegionAvalon (Twitter) says

    July 13, 2013 at 3:39 am

    I make banana oatmeal, it takes a little longer to cook than the recipe above - I microwave it 'slowly' for 10 minutes on the very lowest setting and stir in the mashed banana at the end - but it tastes great with a little sprinkle of brown sugar. 🙂

    Reply
  46. Ashley says

    July 18, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    Just tried this recipe! Love it, tastes great, mine was done in 90 seconds also! The hardest part for me was finding the ingredients scattered all around the kitchen, haha! Can't wait to try this again when I get back to college. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  47. lazyteenager says

    August 02, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Banana bread!!! Awesome idea and a great (quick) fix before heading off to uni at crazy hours of the day ie. too early. Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  48. Alyssa says

    August 27, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    Will try this without egg next time, but there certainly will be a next time! Frost with Nutella for an extra treat.
    I only microwaved it for 90 seconds, then 40, then 20. The bread kept rising from the mug like a monster from the deep and I needed to pause frequently so that it wouldn't explode.

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  49. Yelo says

    September 03, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    I just tried ths recipe and It is ok. Mine didn't turn out to be bread, it was more of a dense bread pudding type of consistency. That was dissaponiting. I added less sugar as I don't like very sweet foods. I added blueberries and a pinch of cinnamon. The blueberries were a great addition. Next time I will make it with a walnut streusel I think it needs texture. And maybe les time in the microwave.

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  50. Christian says

    September 14, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    Added a little bit of cinnamon and used whole wheat flour. Absolutely delicious, and aromatic to boot.

    Reply
  51. zharif says

    October 06, 2013 at 1:12 am

    tried this; great for tea time. thanks for the recipe

    Reply
  52. Ellie says

    January 31, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    Tastes A-MAZE-ING with cinnamon and drizzled in maple syrup!!

    Reply
  53. Emily says

    May 08, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    so I was rreallyyy craving something sweet late at night and the only thing I had was a much too overly ripe banana, so I searched this recipe up and was delighted!! problem was that I didnt have any baking powder or soda but no problem I did without anyways (yes I was that desperate). it turned out amazing! without the baking powder it was more like a wet banana bread pudding (in a gooood way) it was the bomb! I added some walnuts in the mixture as well and topped it off with a little chocholate spread I pinched off my housemate 😛

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  54. Brooke says

    August 31, 2014 at 9:25 am

    Don't forget to add the chocolate chips!!!

    Reply
  55. Aims says

    September 20, 2014 at 12:04 am

    Tried this, and isn't very good... I think it could possibly use more flour, as the cake itself is very mushy and gel-textured even after cooking it for three minutes. (I'm pregnant and the consistency is getting to me...) This isn't very banana bread like, but maybe baked pudding or something? Sorry, not a fan of this mug recipe!

    Reply
  56. makayla says

    March 08, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    this was a great recipe it was easy fun and delious

    Reply
  57. haley says

    July 11, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    i made this and it didnt work at all. it smelled wierd and barely even baked. it was practically goo in a mug and i put it in for an extra minute.

    Reply
    • Kita says

      July 12, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      Hi Haley,

      It totally stinks that the recipe didn't work out for you. I know temps and power levels can very from microwave to microwave, but a whole minute longer and still no luck. 🙁

      Reply
  58. Cindy B says

    November 03, 2015 at 11:47 pm

    I gave this recipe a try and couldn't get it to look like the photo. How do you get the top nice and brown? Mine ended up looking spongy.

    Reply
    • Kita says

      November 17, 2015 at 3:51 pm

      My texture was spongy - not bad - but definently not a warm cake like texute that I would get with a homemade banana bread. It was good - but certainly just a quick fix and not a full on cake.

      Reply
  59. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    October 19, 2016 at 1:44 am

    Mug cakes are so awesome for those late nights "I really want cake!" moments

    Reply
  60. DessertForTwo says

    October 22, 2016 at 8:10 am

    YUM!

    Reply
  61. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    October 03, 2017 at 5:16 pm

    I love these easy mug cake recipes!! Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
  62. Carolyn Ingram says

    October 05, 2017 at 11:21 pm

    This looks delicious!

    Reply
  63. Gwen says

    November 23, 2017 at 9:21 am

    This recipe worked real well for me. All I did different than what it said was a few walnut pieces.

    Reply
  64. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    November 29, 2017 at 5:37 pm

    So easy to make and looks delicious!!

    Reply
  65. Erin Clarkson says

    December 01, 2017 at 3:42 pm

    What a good idea! I love mug cake

    Reply
  66. Richa Gupta says

    December 02, 2017 at 4:25 am

    I love these Banana bread, they are good for breakfast!

    Reply
  67. Sanda Bacile says

    February 07, 2018 at 9:13 pm

    First time I decided to try making a mug cake it's insanely easy and good. Was laughing my ass off watching it in the microwave rising up out of the cup.great recipe I added honey and crushed almonds turned out relish?

    Reply
  68. Tracey says

    March 11, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    SO good! Perfect dessert for one person! I topped it with a little powdered sugar icing, decadent!

    Reply
  69. Lisa says

    May 09, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    I have made a few mug cakes. This one was pretty good. A little too sweet for me, but overall pretty good. I prefer the chocolate mug cakes (even though I love banana bread). A piece of advice. Always eat mug cakes warm. They do not taste the same when room temperature.

    Reply
  70. Rachel Doan says

    December 17, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this and It was delicious! So quick and easy! Perfect quick-fix for a banana bread craving!

    Reply
  71. Ash says

    December 19, 2018 at 9:37 am

    5 stars
    You're wonderful! I'm a monster so I added cinnamon, peanut butter and chocolate chips. This is a great recipe, thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  72. Village Bakery says

    January 30, 2019 at 8:24 am

    5 stars
    This is such a fantastic recipe. Made it for my GF this morning. She loved it

    Reply
  73. Sylvia Stearn says

    August 31, 2019 at 5:12 am

    So easy to make with my girls!
    It was so scrumptious!!

    Reply
  74. Mary says

    September 28, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    This was probably one of the worst recipes I’ve ever made in my life. It was mushy, more like a very bad banana bread pudding.

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  75. Kristen says

    February 20, 2020 at 10:54 pm

    I subbed applesauce for vegetable oil and halved the amt. of sugar to try to make it healthier. Turned out too wet and unsatisfactory. Don't be like me and try to cheat your way around the recipe!

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  76. Sophia says

    April 07, 2020 at 3:02 pm

    The egg pretty much ruined it for me... Omit the egg and this will be great. Was too eggy without a bread/cake texture. You could also probably cut back the sugar and use apple sauce instead of oil 🙂

    Reply
  77. Chris says

    April 10, 2020 at 4:08 am

    Hi,

    I tried this recipe today and it was horrible. It tasted like scrambled egg with bananas.

    The texture was light and spongy.

    But definitely not worth making.

    Reply
  78. Tde says

    April 14, 2020 at 8:05 am

    I must have done something wrong! This was a hot sticky, horrible tasting mess. I followed instructions, made sure I added everything but it was sticky and mushy. Any ideas? Used a very ripe banana like what you use for real loaf banana bread? Is that it?

    Reply
  79. Laura says

    April 22, 2020 at 9:28 am

    Thanks so much for this. We're in lockdown, during the Covid-19 epidemic. And I've got extra bananas. This was so easy. I found that the top cooked more quickly. So I sliced that off, and put the bottom back for the last minute. Came out great. But I'll try it on a little loaf pan next time.

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  80. Marleen Le Duc says

    April 23, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    Wonderful! My oven broke down and we're in confinement. This is just what I needed! The second time I added some cinnamon and used slightly smaller tablespoons since the 1st time it all overflowed. Great! Very tasty. Next time I might try grated apple… Thank you so very much 🙂

    Reply
  81. Laura Majors says

    May 04, 2020 at 10:36 am

    Is it one tablespoon or one teaspoon sugar? It has both in the ingredient line. Thanks

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    • Kita says

      May 04, 2020 at 12:09 pm

      Thanks for the catch Laura, it's supposed to be 1 tablespoon - not sure why it doubled up there ><

      Reply
  82. Katherine says

    May 15, 2020 at 11:21 pm

    Delightful! I'm gonna experiment with flax, because it turned out awfully eggy. But still good!

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  83. Shalimar Garay says

    October 27, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    Do you eat it out of the mug with a spoon or can you remove it from the mug and eat it off a plate?

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  84. Chasity Thibault says

    November 05, 2020 at 8:14 pm

    Wasn't a fan. Didn't taste much like bana bread.

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  85. Jillian Ryan says

    December 01, 2020 at 2:00 pm

    It sounds like some of you are having problems with the rubbery ness. What I recommend doing is not adding the egg, and replacing it with butter. If you use egg in any microwave recipe, your product is more likely to come out rubbery.

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  86. Meghan Mauzy says

    January 18, 2021 at 4:33 pm

    Leave out the egg and do 2 minutes and 25 seconds, add some semi sweet chocolate chips, amazing!!! The egg makes it a little too rubbery for me.

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  87. Karen Baker says

    February 16, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    "Who doesn’t love banana bread? Ok, maybe unicorn hating Commies, but everyone else, we love banana bread." What an unnecessary comment randomly in the middle of a recipe! This inappropriateness was read out by my daughter while we were making these together... next time I want political commentary disguised as a children's snack, I'll be sure to unblock...

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    • Kita says

      February 16, 2021 at 12:47 pm

      Thanks, Karen.

      Reply
  88. Katelynn says

    February 16, 2021 at 4:17 pm

    I just made this & it came out so good. Sweet lil fixing & quick to make. I threw in some white chocolate chips too.

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  89. Saskia says

    February 25, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    I would recommend not putting in an egg, using only 1 tbsp sugar, and adding walnuts. The last two are personal preference, but I found with the egg it turned out rubbery and without the egg it was light and fluffy

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  90. Daniela Ras says

    March 26, 2021 at 1:02 am

    Wow this has SO MANY ingredients, which is fine if you have the time and nerve. BUT if you're like me and you don't, I left out the egg, vegetable oil, and white sugar. I never add eggs whenever I'm baking with bananas since they both work as binding agents. I supplemented the white sugar with 1 tbsp more brown.

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  91. Mable says

    March 28, 2021 at 6:57 pm

    This is absolutely disgusting. Its like jellied and tastes nothing like banana bread. 1/10

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  92. Cora says

    March 30, 2021 at 3:50 pm

    So good! So cute, yummy, toasty, best after school snack... EVER! And, i added a few mini chocolate chips for some ya know... Chocolate! Tasted amazing although i added very little choc chips so... anyways, so good, definitely recommend it and no worries cleaning up: one bowl and a few measuring spoons! Thanks!!!

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  93. Romeo says

    April 05, 2021 at 10:18 am

    So this was my first ever attempt to bake, at all. I’m even surprised it turned out edible. So thanks!

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  94. Meghna Natraj says

    April 09, 2021 at 8:52 pm

    Is there an alternative to eggs? How can I make this recipe vegan?

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  95. Michelle Gonzalez says

    April 25, 2021 at 12:16 pm

    Eating this mug cake as I write. Delicious! It's more like a cake than bread but I didn't really expect a cake-like texture out of the microwave. It's soft, sweet, and the perfect use for that banana that you didn't want to just peel and eat! Thanks for the recipe!

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  96. April Olmos says

    May 21, 2021 at 9:33 am

    Hello delicious! I just made it with less sugar and brown sugar ( watching my sugar) added a few stevia packets, walnuts and a few chocolate chips. Took 2 1/2 minutes.Love it!😀

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  97. Elias says

    November 06, 2021 at 4:28 pm

    My cake jumped out of my mug…

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    • Kita says

      December 12, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      like actually jumped? or just overflowed the mug?

      Reply
  98. Brenda says

    November 07, 2021 at 3:24 pm

    It did not turn out well for me. It had a rubbery texture. I don't usually make mug cakes with eggs, so maybe it was that? I might try again without the egg.

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  99. Grace says

    December 02, 2021 at 9:15 pm

    I don't know what I did wrong but this tasted like an eggy pancake

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    • Kita says

      December 12, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      how ripe was your banana?

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  100. @maryeatstreats says

    December 12, 2021 at 8:13 pm

    I laughed hard at Step 4.

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    • Kita says

      December 12, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      Day. Made 🙌

      Reply
  101. Denise says

    January 12, 2022 at 7:19 pm

    To make this WW friendly, I modified the recipe. Sub’d: 3T whole wheat flour, 1 T granulated monkey fruit, 1 T swerve brown sugar, 2 tsp unsweetened applesauce (only 1 tsp oil). MW 2 min. Loved it!👏👏👏

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    • Kita says

      January 12, 2022 at 7:59 pm

      This is an awesome tip! Thank you

      Reply
  102. Chris says

    February 18, 2022 at 11:42 am

    It's my last day of vacation. Trying to use up random ingredients that I can't take home (very ripe banana, egg and milk), I Googled 'microwave banana bread' and found this recipe.
    I had to make a few substitutions (a couple of crushed saltines for leavening, haha); Set MW for exactly 3 minutes and it came out great. As others pointed out, it was a little bouncy rather than bread or cake-like texture but it was delicious. Thanks for sharing!

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  103. Celeste says

    February 24, 2022 at 7:29 pm

    Tasted like eggy rubber. Horrible gluey, rubbery consistency and flavor.

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  104. JoelEFrijole says

    April 07, 2022 at 12:38 am

    Delicious first try! Followed all directions as is and added a dash of cinnamon and a tablespoon of chopped pecans as a preference. Would recommend!

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  105. Úrsula Castellano says

    April 14, 2022 at 8:34 am

    You can absolutely make mug cakes in the oven. Only, instead of putting the cake batter in a mug, I use a ramekin.

    I bake it around 20 minutes at 350. No rubbery-ness. It’s light and fluffy.

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  106. John says

    April 24, 2022 at 4:53 pm

    Made this mine came out like banana pancakes not like banana bread not sure where I messed up or if that's what its supposed to be like still tasted alright

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  107. norah says

    November 09, 2022 at 6:38 pm

    So good!!! DEF recommend adding more ingredients tho: i personally used cinnamon, crushed almonds, and maple syrup and it turned out AMAZING. oh, and i didnt have baking soda so i just skipped that part lol + an overripe banana = best banana bread mug cake EVER

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  108. Kyoko Au says

    November 28, 2022 at 3:28 pm

    Hi, just wanted to say I absolutely love this recipe.. been making it every now and then for a month now and I’m in love. (Btw, I’ve started blending the ingredients together instead of just mashing up the banana and somehow it’s even better) 🙂

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  109. Denise Caya says

    January 06, 2023 at 7:34 pm

    5 stars
    This is so satisfying Makes 2 portions, really. I added a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg, because I like them. Sweet enough to please me, because I used a very ripe Banana.
    Will also try with walnuts, next time.
    I used a large soup mug.

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  110. Jess says

    January 13, 2023 at 5:57 pm

    4 stars
    Would recommend leaving the egg out and going for 90 second in the microwave. It’ll be softer and moister. Egg makes it rubbery.

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