October 08, 2008

Banana Bread

Our local grocery takes ripe/bruised bananas and marks them way down. All 4 of my kids love bananas, so getting home with a bunch of bananas can be challenging, many times I'm left with 1, especially when we are walking. And so I have a hard time passing these up!I usually feed them a few and then make banana bread with the rest. I stocked up big time :) I've been a little unhappy with one recipe and decided to try the stand-by that I grew up with - it was better than I remembered. The crust is just the right golden color, and crunchy, while the inside is moist and delish.

I thought I would share the recipe - I love how simple it is, and on the low-fat side :)

Banana Nut Bread
2 1/2 C flour
1 C sugar
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3 TB vegetable oil
3/4 C milk
1 C mashed bananas (2-3 medium)
1 egg
1 C finely chopped nuts

Heat your oven to 350 and grease 1 large or 2 small loaf pans.
Measure all ingredients into large mixer bowl; beat on medium until just combined.
Pour into pans and bake 55-65 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.

It is so easy! I have a large Kitchen Aid and easily doubled the recipe with 2 large loaf pans. I think my next batch may be muffins. I hope you try it - it is so yummy :)
Amy

11 comments:

audreypawdrey said... 1

This sounds so delicious! I am going to have to try it. I love banana bread.

Marrdy said... 2

Love banana bread. Hot with lots of REAL butter!

Anonymous said... 3

yum! great idea to buy old bananas. they never last long enough to make b.bread at my house either!

Unknown said... 4

Omg, this looks so yummy. I must share this recipe with my daughter. She is the cook around here.
Teresa

Thimbleanna said... 5

Yum -- I LOVE banana bread! Thanks for the recipe -- I haven't been happy with my standby so I've been collecting new ones to try!

Anonymous said... 6

Now I'm Starving!!!!

Amy said... 7

I'm a big fan and always willing to try a new recipe in my search for the ultimate one. Maybe yours it the one!

sewtakeahike said... 8

wow Amy!! that looks so good! I'll have to try your recipe! My standby is one from cooks illustrated that uses fat-free sour cream but I'll have to give yours a go next time I make it. I love taking day-old banana nut bread and toasting it and slathering it with butter for breakfast. YUM!

sewtakeahike said... 9

Hi Amy! I just put a loaf of this in the oven, I'll let you know what I think tomorrow! Thanks again for the recipe!

Anonymous said... 10

That looks sooooo good! Yum! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

sewtakeahike said... 11

I have been eating toasted banana bread the last couple of days and it is so good!! Thank-you for the great recipe!!