We made a fair share of baked goods from a box when I was growing up— brownies, cakes, blueberry muffins. And some of those mixes aren’t half bad! But there’s one beloved treat that was always made from scratch: banana bread. It was a family favorite and a loaf never lasted more than a day in our house. My love for banana bread has only grown over the years so when I discovered that a single serving could be made in the microwave you know I had to try it.

I’ve had mixed results with mugs cakes in the past so my expectations weren’t too high going in. It took a little trial and error to land on just the right ratios to achieve a moist (but not soggy) bread texture with plenty of sweet banana flavor. I found that 1/3 cup of ripe mashed banana was just right! Toss in some chocolate chips and you’re in for a real treat.

This recipe is perfect for those after dinner sweet tooth cravings or a little morning treat. I’ve been known to eat an entire loaf of banana bread myself, so this single serving certainly helps with the self control! Give this recipe a try the next time you need a quick little snack and you’re sure to love it.