When life gives you bananas.....

At my school, the children are given fresh fruit daily.  If there is fruit that can not be served to the children because of bruising or age, our kitchen queen, Mary, gives it to me because she knows I will make good use of it!  So Friday, right on schedule, Ms. Mary brings me a huge bag of soft, browning bananas.  16 to be exact!

My banana bread recipe is the perfect solution to the banana issue by using a whopping 7 bananas per loaf!  It is moist, dense and spicy.  So great in these winter months for breakfast or afternoon snack or dessert!!! Start mashing those bananas and prepare to be satisfied!


Bountiful Banana Bread
(makes 1 9x5 loaf)
1 cup white flour
1 cup whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon ginger

1/2 cup butter (1 stick)

3/4 cup brown sugar

2 eggs, beaten

2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas (6-7 medium bananas)

Pre-heat oven 350 degrees and grease 9x5 in loaf pan.

Combine flours, baking soda, and spices in a large bowl.  Set aside. 

Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs, then bananas.

Pour banana mixture in dry mix bowl.  Fold together.  Do not over mix!!!

Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until toothpick put in center comes out clean.

Let cool in pan for 10 minutes.  Remove from pan and allow to cool on wire rack.

Serve with whipped cream, ice cream, or toast and spread with cream cheese...Enjoy!