Banana Bread

What kiddo can resist the squishy fun of mashing up bananas? This is our favorite recipes. Oh (big inhale) the smell is so delightful!  I hope your family enjoys it as much as ours! You may want to double the recipe. :)

2 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 cup softened butter

1 /2 cup brown sugar

2 eggs

7 ripe bananas (smashed by kiddos)

1 tsp. vanilla

1 cup nuts or choc chips (optional)

Preheat to 325 degrees. Grease 2 loaf pans. In medium bowl  combine flour, soda, and salt; set aside. In large bowl cream butter and sugar with and electric mixer. Add eggs, bannanas, vanilla; beat at medium speed. 

Add flour mixture & optional mix-ins then blend on low until combined. Do not over mix.

Bake for 60-70 minutes. Enjoy the smell as it fills your house. :) Let cool for 10 minutes. Freeze one loaf for a yummy treat later.