Sunday, March 4, 2012

Quick and Easy Banana Bread

I made this for Sunday brunch this morning. and it was a big hit!  I just had to pass it on.  Lindsay posted it on her blog artsy-fartsy mama.  I wasn't sure it would work with the limited ingredients listed, but I had some over-ripe bananas, and not much desire to drag out a lot of stuff to make something out of them.  The garbage can was looking like a good option.  I remembered seeing this on Pinterest, so decided to give it a try.  It was easy, it did work, and my guys almost ate the whole thing...as you can see by the photo.  They spread butter on their slices.  It is VERY good!   Great idea, Lindsay.

Ingredients:
Yellow cake mix
2 eggs
3-4 over-ripe bananas
1 cup nuts and/or chocolate chips (I used pecans)

Instructions:
Mash bananas in a large bowl, then add remaining ingredients and mix well, using a hand mixer. Batter will fill 2 small loaf pans or one large loaf pan. Spray pans well with nonstick cooking spray and a little bit of flour.  Bake at 350°F for 40-50 minutes (bake longer if using larger loaf pan)
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13 comments:

  1. MelanieMarch 4, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    I always use pecans in my banana bread too! Glad to know that the recipe worked well, will try it.

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  2. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMarch 4, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    That is one easy recipe! I have some bananas ready & waiting!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 5, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    LOVE it! banana is always a winner in my house and your recipe is delicious!
    Mary x

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  4. KitchenKarmaMarch 6, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Yum...I love banana bread :-)

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  5. Lisa @ Flour Me With LoveMarch 6, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Looks delicious! Thank you so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday and I hope you'll stop back soon :)

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  6. Miz HelenMarch 9, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Hi Patsy,
    Your bread would be perfect on this Cold rainy day, it is just what I need to go with my afternoon tea. This is a great recipe! Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Happy St. Patrick's Day!
    Miz Helen

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  7. www.mahaslovelyhome.comMarch 9, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    WOW..I love this..Thanks for posting it Dear..nice space vth nice recipes.n nice pics too.
    Maha.......

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  8. SudhaMarch 10, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    Hello dear Patsy!
    How have you been?I'm doing good and am back after a short break.I loved your Banana bread recipe - it looks so rich and inviting:)And I'm sure it tastes delicious. Hope you are enjoying the weekend:)

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  9. BridgetMarch 10, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    This looks a nice lovely, easy recipe, thanks for sharing :)

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  10. Julie HarwardMarch 11, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Hi Patsy, thanks for visiting my blog and following, I am now following you! I have been cooking since the same age and love it. My mom was not from the south but she cooked like it! This recipe looks great, I love easy, quick recipes! Come say hi any time. :)

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  11. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMMarch 12, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    I have found you Patsy and your blog is lovely...I plan to have a good read this evening!
    Thank you so much for visiting me too and your lovely comments.... I am a new follower,
    Susan x

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  12. AnonymousMarch 12, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    sounds wonderful - I love banana bread - especially quick and easy and delicious!
    Mary x

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  13. Spicy-AromaMarch 12, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    banana bread looks fabulous..you have wonderful blog..glad to follow you!! :)
    Spicy-Aroma

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