This mini banana bread uses oats, mashed banana, egg, vanilla, and cinnamon. The compact ingredient list is mixed in one bowl and baked in a mini loaf pan for a small breakfast or snack loaf.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1 banana, mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Bake the Loaf
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the oats, mashed banana, vanilla, egg, and cinnamon to a bowl.
- Mix until the egg and banana are evenly incorporated.
- Transfer the batter to a mini loaf pan.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, depending on the oven and the size of the egg, until the center reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let the loaf cool slightly before removing and slicing.
Small-Loaf Tips
A ripe banana mashes smoothly and helps bind the oats. Stir until no visible streaks of egg remain, then level the batter so the loaf has an even thickness.
Bake time can vary with the oven and egg size. Keep the stated 30-minute timing as a guide and use the center temperature to verify doneness without guessing from color alone.
