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Share this... - [Facebook0](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?t=Banana%20Bread%E2%80%A6%20with%20One%20Banana?&u=https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/) - [Pinterest0](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?description=Banana%20Bread%E2%80%A6%20with%20One%20Banana?&media=&url=https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Banana%20Bread%E2%80%A6%20with%20One%20Banana?&url=https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/&via=) - [Linkedin0](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?title=Banana%20Bread%E2%80%A6%20with%20One%20Banana?&url=https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/) A Farmish Kind of Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to [Amazon.com](http://amzn.to/2zOV2MC). You can view our full affiliate disclosure [here](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/disclosures/). Ever wanted to make banana bread, but you only had one ripe banana? I mean, can you even *make* bread using only one banana?  Farm(ish) girl Amy is here to assure you that you *can* make banana bread using the mashings of only one banana. And the awesome thing about it? You can mix all the ingredients for this bread up only using *one bowl*. How awesome is that? One banana and less dishes? Sign. me. up. Let’s get started. ## Ingredients for “One Banana” Banana Bread 1 ripe **banana**, (mashed up in the mixing bowl you’re going to use) 1 **egg** (with enough **milk** to make 1 cup) 1 stick of **butter**, softened 1 tsp **vanilla** 1 1/2 cups **flour** 1 cup **sugar** 1 tsp **baking soda** ## How to Make “One Banana” Banana Bread The awesome thing about this? Take all those ingredients and put them in a large bowl. That’s right. All of them. All together.  Mix it all up until all the lumps are gone.  (And yes, those might be lumps of butter in my batter. My butter wasn’t completely softened. Let this be a lesson to you all.) Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. The batter should fill the pan about 2/3 full.  Bake at **350** for approximately **45-60 minutes.** And then? Then, you guys, you have a beautiful loaf of banana bread.  Don’t even to convince me that you don’t want to eat that. Because I won’t believe you. But I am gonna tell you secret. This is a pro tip here: this bread is really great right out of the oven, but tastes **even better** the second day. So if you can hold off—and I know it’s hard—know that it’s going to be **even more glorious** when you wake up tomorrow.  And there you have it—banana bread you can make with that one ripe banana you’ve got sitting on the counter. Oh! And if you’re looking for something different, here are a few recipes that look fun to try out: **[Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread](<http://Yoast SEOhttps://sallysbakingaddiction.com/cinnamon-swirl-banana-bread/ Premium failed to check for update>)** from Sally’s Baking Addiction **[Triple Berry Banana Bread](https://www.mybakingaddiction.com/triple-berry-banana-bread-with-lemon-glaze/)** from My Baking Addiction **[Cheesecake Stuffed Banana Bread](https://marshasbakingaddiction.com/cheesecake-stuffed-chocolate-banana-bread/)** from Marsha’s Baking Addiction  4\.65 from 39 votes [Print](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/wprm_print/one-banana-banana-bread) ## “One Banana” Banana Bread Ever wanted to make banana bread but only had one ripe banana? Here's the perfect recipe to make that banana bread happen\! Servings 1 loaf ### Ingredients - 1 ripe banana, mashed - 1 egg - milk, enough to make 1 cup when added to the egg above - 1 stick butter, softened - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 1/2 cups flour - 1 cup sugar - 1 tsp. baking soda ### Instructions #### 1\. Take all ingredients and combine them in one large mixing bowl. #### 2\. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. #### 3\. Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes.  ### Spending time baking today? Why don’t you try your hand at some of my other favorite recipes? 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The only difference is that I’m not big on chunky banana bread so I blend my wet ingredients together in my blendtec blender and then I add my dry ingredients and blend for three more seconds. The result was a light, fluffy crumb with a perfect golden crust! Also makes AMAZING French toast\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-19673) - **Misty** says: [May 7, 2019 at 12:33 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-27097) How do you use it to make french toast?! I totally want to try\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-27097) - **Sylvia G** says: [July 25, 2020 at 10:23 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-78172)  Center was not done cooked for another 15 minutes, still was not done moved to bottom rack on oven to see if that will help. [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-78172) - **Kimberly Slack** says: [December 24, 2020 at 11:43 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-104761)  This was so easy and so delicious. I did have to bake 15 minutes longer but such a wonderful treat. [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-104761) - **Donna** says: [September 1, 2018 at 7:39 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-20206)  I’ve used this recipe a couple of times and I find it very easy and taste simply amazing!!\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-20206) - **[Amy Dingmann](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/)** says: [September 11, 2018 at 6:33 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-20397) I’m glad you liked it\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-20397) - **Cindy** says: [January 20, 2019 at 4:38 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-24386)  This is so yummy! And so easy. I used almond milk. This is a keeper – thank you for sharing! Couldn’t hold off until the next day but we did save some. 🙂 [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-24386) - **Jan** says: [April 1, 2019 at 4:06 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-26273)  Cut sugar in half and add nuts. Perfect!\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-26273) - **[Sabina](http://archipovadesigns.com/)** says: [April 24, 2019 at 10:48 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-26806)  This is my 4th time making this. Simply amazing. I use soy milk, gluten free flour, and coconut oil instead of butter. Still turns out perfect! Thank You so much for a brilliant and SIMPLE recipe! You are impeccable. [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-26806) - **Desiree** says: [April 4, 2020 at 2:29 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-56040) How much coconut oil do you use? [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-56040) - **Ginger** says: [May 17, 2019 at 12:39 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-27314)  Sometimes the internet is seriously the best. I had one raggedy banana that I didn’t want to waist so I googled ‘1 banana banana bread recipe’. And here it is! It’s in the oven right now. And I’ll spend my cooking time poking around the rest of your awesome blog\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-27314) - **GWA** says: [September 19, 2019 at 4:57 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-33254)  This was GREAT but…….I messed with your recipe (ya, sorry……..head hung in shame) I did indeed have 1 RIPE banana and I did follow your recipe (for the most part) I switched out the milk for organic coconut milk, cut the sugar back to 1/2 C. light brown and added some crushed pineapple with juice. This bread is FABULOUS and what a great way to use up that lone, ripe banana! It’s PERFECT and going in my big book for future use. Thank you so much for this one! \*OH! I thinly sliced my banana and quite frankly I think 2 would have been just fine and maybe next time I will add some coconut?\* [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-33254) - **[Roseann](http://pinterest/)** says: [October 24, 2019 at 2:34 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-36956) Has anyone tried to freeze this bread? [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-36956) - **[Amy Dingmann](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/)** says: [October 27, 2019 at 4:57 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-37291) It freezes nicely\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-37291) - **Sandy** says: [October 28, 2019 at 2:21 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-37485)  This is the BEST banana bread recipe I’ve ever eaten!!! It is so tasty!!! It freezes perfectly too… I love it so much, I’m going to make 2 as soon as my butter softens. Try this, it’s truly the best\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-37485) - **Des Vaz** says: [December 24, 2019 at 12:44 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-42738)  Just made for christmas breakfast buffet. Thank you. Merry Christmas\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-42738) - **Karen** says: [March 20, 2020 at 5:38 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-53608)  I’ve made this many times and I love it. Soo easy and delicious. I was wondering if it would be possible to add one more banana to this already perfect easy recipe, without changing it. Except for the banana?😳 [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-53608) - **[Amy Dingmann](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/)** says: [March 25, 2020 at 7:03 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-54334) I have done it before and it’s fine. You may have to bake it a few minutes longer. 🙂 [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-54334) - **Lamia** says: [March 26, 2020 at 4:05 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-54486)  Ok I usually never leave a comment on blogs (ever) but this time I just had to. Was looking for a recipe to use that single very ripe banana on my counter (we aren’t wasting any food during this lockdown!) and I’m so glad I found yours! The result was simply the most beautiful, most delicious banana bread I ever baked. So moist and tasty, food magazine worthy look-wise. Just added dark chocolate chunks and walnuts. Thank you\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-54486) - **[Shelby DeVore](https://farminence.com/)** says: [April 5, 2020 at 3:01 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-56261) I had one sad banana on my counter and threw this together. I did have a random small bag of mini chocolate chips, probably about a half of a cup worth. I tossed them into the batter and OH EM GEE was it good. Excellent recipe! My kids couldn’t stop eating it\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-56261) - **Toni** says: [May 22, 2020 at 8:25 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-65315) Totally agree! That one last banana never tasted so good. [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-65315) - **Naima allen** says: [March 29, 2020 at 3:17 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-55075)  Honestly so easy to make and extremely moist, buttery, and delicious. I will most definitely be making this again but just double the recipe [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-55075) - **Nakita** says: [April 5, 2020 at 9:43 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-56320)  Absolutely amazing! never knew that a one banana recipe would be possible, and yet here it is and i think it’s even better than any banana bread i have made before [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-56320) - **Claire** says: [April 7, 2020 at 1:47 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-56652)  Love it! I’m making this recipe for the second time today, but wondering if I use the batter for muffins instead of bread would the bake time change? thanks\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-56652) - **Claire** says: [April 21, 2020 at 6:20 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-59388)  Super easy! This is my third time baking this recipe an I love it! I also like to mix in either chocolate chips or blueberries. [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-59388) - **Kas** says: [April 23, 2020 at 4:25 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-59757)  This is my 2nd time using this recipe and I made three loaves this time so I can ship one to my mom, one to my mother-in-law, & keep the last for myself (and maybe my husband if I decide to share, haha!), and they came out perfect again! I add pecans and this time added chocolate chips to the loaf for my mom because she’s a chocoholic. Delicious! Thanks for the great recipe\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-59757) - **Rachel** says: [April 26, 2020 at 9:20 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-60371)  Does anyone know if you can use vegetable oil instead of butter in this recipe? If so, would it just be an equal amount? [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-60371) - **lid** says: [May 8, 2020 at 8:18 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-62644)  This was a really nice banana bread, and an extra plus since it only needed one banana! I changed a few things: used 1/3 whole wheat flour, 1/2 the amount of sugar, chopped walnuts, some cinnamon, and a bit of sourdough starter. The milk adds a nice creamyness to the bread and lends moisture. Only 4 stars since it’s not the BEST banana bread recipe, but pretty darn good\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-62644) - **Toni** says: [May 22, 2020 at 8:23 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-65313)  This was the best banana bread ever! So moist and just one banana. I can now use that last over ripe one that no one wants to eat\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-65313) - **Meagan** says: [May 24, 2020 at 1:37 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-65797) We have made this recipe a dozen times and love it! It freezes great. We usually have 2 old bananas and double the recipe pretty much every time. Once we had 3 and still only doubled the recipe and it came out perfect . Love this recipe\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-65797) - **Davis** says: [July 29, 2020 at 12:47 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-78982) Thank you for posting this! It’s exactly what I needed to hear. [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-78982) - **Jan** says: [June 4, 2020 at 5:51 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-67831)  I rarely leave comments but had to for this recipe! Only had 1 banana and hands down this is the best banana bread recipe, so quick and easy but most importantly extremely delicious. Will definitely be my goto recipe from now on. Thanks [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-67831) - **Lisa** says: [July 12, 2020 at 4:13 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-75417)  Sadly I failed with this. It did not rise much, ended up very “wet” at the bottom, even baking 20-minutes longer. It was cooked,, but, bottom seemed like just greasy. Not sure what happened. Will have to try again…. [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-75417) - **Lisa** says: [August 30, 2020 at 10:22 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-86100)  Add cinnamon and cook for 53 mins not 45. It was delicious\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-86100) - **Mia** says: [September 3, 2020 at 6:37 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-86869)  This is the best and easiest banana bread recipe I have tried. I used oat milk and added some chocolate chips, SO GOOD\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-86869) - **[Amy Dingmann](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/)** says: [September 20, 2020 at 2:56 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-89460) Sounds delicious\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-89460) - **Sally** says: [September 7, 2020 at 11:44 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-87246)  Finally a recipe for ONE BANANA! I also add coconut as I used to like the banana coconut Snack N Cakes from long ago that you cooked in your microwave. My kids don’t like nuts and my daughter is allergic to them. This is so great, thanks again. [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-87246) - **[Amy Dingmann](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/)** says: [September 20, 2020 at 2:55 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-89459) Adding coconut sounds like a great idea\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-89459) - **Sally** says: [September 7, 2020 at 12:20 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-87248)  Looks like way too much butter. This cake was swimming in butter. Maybe cut butter in half. I drained off the butter after 40 min. and I will continue cooking an additional 15 min. Hope it is edible. [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-87248) - **[Amy Dingmann](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/)** says: [September 20, 2020 at 2:55 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-89458) Sorry you had issues with the recipe. I’ve never had mine turn out to be swimming in butter. Hope it worked out in the end. 🙂 [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-89458) - **Tracey** says: [October 26, 2020 at 2:53 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-96664)  I love this recipe! Thanks for sharing it. I add cinnamon to mine and use brown sugar. I’ve made this bread several times already and each time, they seem to disappear quickly! Delicious with blueberries, walnuts and chocolate chips. Sometimes I put a glaze on top, which I think I’ll do today. Gosh, it smells so yummy in here right now\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-96664) - **Jacqueline** says: [October 29, 2020 at 9:15 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-97405) Best banana bread ever!!!\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-97405) - **Michelle** says: [November 28, 2020 at 12:24 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-102667)  Easy and very good! I did not get the batter smooth (butter lumps) but the bread came out perfect. I think next time I may add walnuts. [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-102667) - **Taylor** says: [December 10, 2020 at 1:12 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-104724) I love this recipe! It has the perfect balance of sweetness, moistness, and banana flavor. None of the flavors overpower each other. I will definitely be making this again. I had one banana that I thought I was going to have to throw away then I thought about making banana bread. I had never made it before and thought it was difficult to make and I didn’t have enough bananas. I was wrong on both accounts. Lol this recipe was super easy and perfect amount of bananas in my opinion. Thank you for this delicious recipe! I’ve been eating this for breakfast every morning with coffee. And sometimes as a late night snack! Again yum\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-104724) - **Magie** says: [February 6, 2021 at 10:27 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-104941)  I am so glad I found this recipe! Like everyone else, I had one banana that was too ripe and didn’t want it to go to waste. It came out amazing! I did do some subs… I used half white sugar and half brown sugar. I also use almond milk because I ran out of regular milk. I had some pumpkin spice seasoning so decided to put a dash in. I did have to bake an additional 10 minutes. I probably could have left it 5 more minutes. It has a beautiful crust and it’s texture inside is soft (in a pleasant way). It’s not as dense as other breads with more bananas. I totally recommend this recipe\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-104941) - **su** says: [February 28, 2021 at 8:44 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-105028)  I also had the situation where it took longer to bake. \*80 mins total. I actually cut off an end that was done and put the rest back in the oven! That being said the bread was excellent. I did use 2 small bananas that had been frozen and thawed and I think there was too much liquid. BUT next time I will use mini loaf pans and see if that solves the problem. I like to use frozen thawed bananas as they as are sweeter. I will also mix together the flour and salt and soda before adding to the bowl. I felt like they didn’t get distributed enough with just dumping them in the bowl. Liked this recipe better than my Flour Bakery (Boston) recipe\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-105028) - **Suzanne** says: [March 14, 2021 at 3:30 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-105098)  I now use this as a go-to recipe, sometimes adding walnuts and/or chocolate chips for variety. I bake this as a cake in a small baking dish, cutting the baking time by about 5 minutes. It’s a great, quick recipe that always turns out perfectly. [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-105098) - **jann** says: [April 24, 2021 at 8:47 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-105322)  One and done AND delicious! Thanks for this one banana wonder!! Just baked it and I will use no other banana bread from now on. [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-105322) - **Meghan** says: [May 11, 2021 at 2:39 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-105423)  Perfect! I used half butter and half canola oil plus some cinnamon. I had to bake slightly longer than 60 minutes. [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-105423) - **Michelle** says: [July 15, 2021 at 9:49 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-106182)  Added some nuts and made the batter into mini waffles. One word: AMAZING! I also made mini loaves in the air fryer with this recipe and they’re just perfect! Great recipe!!! 😍 [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-106182) - **Dez** says: [September 24, 2022 at 10:24 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-108883) When you did this in the air fryer did you change times and temp? Also would it work as mini muffins? [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-108883) - **Kim** says: [January 17, 2022 at 10:29 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-107293)  I had high hopes for using up that last banana on the counter with this recipe but like someone else stated the bread was swimming in butter. The bread cooked but never took on the right texture and the center turned out almost gummy. I’m glad others have found success but just fair warning that this recipe isn’t full proof. [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-107293) - **Dana** says: [July 26, 2022 at 10:49 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-108543)  Easy and delicious!\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-108543) - **Tl** says: [January 8, 2023 at 6:47 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-109408)  I ~particularly~ like the one-bowl method! Mine took about 20 minutes longer to cook than indicated. I liked the texture and it tasted fine, but I missed the extra banana flavor. I would definitely do this again, but I would try to add something else for additional flavor -maybe chopped nuts or dates or blueberries. [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-109408) - **Meg** says: [January 22, 2023 at 1:46 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-109432)  Our go-to banana bread recipe for YEARS! I use a metal loaf pan and cook with foil over it for minimum 1 hour. If I use glass, it doesn’t bake through well. Delicious and so easy. Literally just dumping all ingredients willy-nilly into a bowl and mashing it up with a fork. [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-109432) - **Bryna** says: [February 25, 2023 at 9:10 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-109472)  Made this yesterday. Excellent. OK, I had to adjust the recipe for gluten free dairy free dietary needs: replaced four with Gluten Free King Arthur Flour one to one mix, replaced butter with ⅓ cup avocado oil, cut the sugar to ¾ cup, used 1 tsp. vanilla and 1 tsp Lorann ‘butter vanilla’ flavoring (helps make up for lack of butter flavor in baking), I used almond milk instead of regular milk and I added a ½ tsp. of cinnamon. That being said, I have had to adjust plenty of recipes and this one came out so much better than any other recipe I’ve tried. Kudos to you for a great recipe. The texture was so wonderful, very moist and light – more cake like than bread like which was a plus for me. The flavor was full banana even though only one banana was used. This is a keeper! Thank you for a delightful recipe. [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-109472) - **Julie Vozobule** says: [September 5, 2023 at 12:52 pm](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-112591) This sounds so yummy and so easy to make. I was just wondering if you ever tried making this with buttermilk. [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-112591) - **[Amy Dingmann](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/)** says: [September 26, 2023 at 6:47 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-112840) I have not but that sounds like it could be tasty! If you try it let us know how it turns out\! [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-112840) - **Sassy Southern** says: [April 15, 2024 at 11:09 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-118436)  This is a lovely banana bread. Easy, quick, not too sweet, not too dense. I added cinnamon and walnuts. My husband and I both loved it. I like to heat for about 20 seconds in microwave and spread with softened cream cheese. I find this recipe is a good base for a quick apple bread using one grated apple, chopped walnuts and cinnamon. I have one of those in the oven now. Will glaze it lightly. Can also do a quick carrot bread by substituting a large grated carrot for the banana and adding whatever spices you prefer. I will try it with berries or cranberry and orange juice with a tiny bit of orange zest. The possibilities are endless. Thank you for sharing. [Reply](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-118436) - **[Amy Dingmann](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/)** says: [May 23, 2024 at 7:20 am](https://afarmishkindoflife.com/one-banana-banana-bread/#comment-120315) Such awesome tips, thanks for sharing\! 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