What do you do when you have overripe bananas? My answer will always be banana bread. What about when you have 12 overripe bananas and 12 almost overripe bananas? Make LOTS of banana bread!
My mom’s friend said she had a few too many bananas and would my mom like some. Little did my mom know that she had said yes to maybe 40 bananas! For a few days, I felt as if the three of use were engaged in a banana-eating contest as we raced to eat them before they went bad. Potassium overload, anyone?
I finally told my parents to stop eating so quickly, let some ripen enough to make bread. Behold, the results. My favorite banana bread recipe, which involves lots of banana, walnuts and/or pecans, and oatmeal is quite easy to make put together and versatile. Not only are the nuts and oatmeal optional but you can also add in chocolate chips, raisins, cinnammon, etc. to you palatial liking.
The most time-consuming part of this recipe is waiting for it to bake which is about an hour in a loaf pan. The recipe also makes great muffin batter.
Depending on how many bananas or oats you put the cake’s density may vary. I love a banana flavor so my breads tend to be a bit heavier. Also, the more nuts you put, the more bananas you will have to add if it’s the banana flavor you are looking for.
BOTTOM LINE: Like I said, this is my fave banana bread recipe and I'll continue making it.
Banana Nut Oatmeal Bread
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed bananas
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the banana and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats and nuts. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
BOTTOM LINE: Like I said, this is my fave banana bread recipe and I'll continue making it.
Banana Nut Oatmeal Bread
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed bananas
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the banana and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats and nuts. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
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