Banana Bread Mini-Loaves

I love banana bread.

It always reminds me of growing up. My mom loves to bake and there was always frozen bananas on hand. My sister and I new something good was coming when we saw them thawing. Banana muffins for after school snacks, banana bread for when guests were over for a cup of tea.

Now, I can say that I don't believe my Banana Bread could even come close to my mom's. There will never be a contest when all the nostalgia is taken into account. A little time machine of deliciousness to transport me back to a simpler time.

Mine is delicious and I hope you'll like it as well. One must not let the freezer be over run by the bananas that turn before you can get to them.

Banana Bread

1/2 cup Butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp vanilla
4  brown bananas, thawed if frozen
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt

*Optional*:
1/2-1 cup of chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans

Preheat the oven to 350°F
Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.  Mix in egg, vanilla and bananas until well combined. Bananas should be well mashed, some chunky bits are alright (they make for a nice treat when biten into).

Stir together salt, baking soda, and flour. Gradually incorporate into the wet mixture. Add any optional ingredients if desired. 

This recipe makes 18 muffins, 3 mini loafs, or 1 large loaf.

Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, 25-30 for mini loafs, and 30-40 for large loaf. Poke with cake tester, or toothpick to ensure cooked through.

Give it a try and let me know what you think.

xo Jenn.