I am sure overripe bananas are an issue of national concern. I mean, if I was still in India I would have blamed Modi for it and returned the picture book I received in kindergarten for best handwriting.
But thankfully the situation is not as bad. There are mug cakes to the rescue. If I can use up the bananas in a minute, why should I spend all the time in creaming the butter and sugar for my banana bread?
I found this simple and easy recipe and thanked the Oven Gods!
So here goes –
WHAT WE NEED
2 overripe bananas
4 tbsp peanut butter
1 egg
1 tbsp granulated sugar
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Add-ins of your choice, including chocolate chips butterscotch chips, nuts, or dried fruit
WHAT TO DO
- Mash the banana in a bowl.
- Add the peanut butter and egg and mix thoroughly.
- Stir in the sugar and cocoa and beat until smooth.
- Fold in the add-ins.
- Divide the batter between two 8 oz mugs.
- Microwave separately for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes each until risen and firm.
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I’m not a big fan of banana unless its in baked goodies…these look good.
Ripe bananas go into the freezer in my place.this recipe sounds interesting, will give this a try the next time bananas hit the ripe point.
Very nice use of ripe bananas .
Perfect use for those ripe bananas.
Perfect use of over ripe bananas. My kids will love these.
While I love the creamed sugar with banana in the banana bread I see this recipe is very interesting too.
Perfect one when you have left over bananas and looking for a quick treat.
Omg, dark beauty, wat an alluring mug cake..cant resist to it.
Haha, blame Modi for the ripen bananas!! Lol! Well, you came up with a delicious mug cake with the ripe banana!..
I have so many bananas about now leftover from a class I was teaching – I know some will get overripe in a few days – bookmarking to try this cake
A delicious cake with overripe bananas.