"Simple Baked Banana Loaf"

Another loaf that I tried making was the "Simple Baked Banana Loaf." It's recipe is the exact same as the previous "Quick and Easy Zany Zucchini Loaf" except with bananas this time. To add more texture and flavor, chocolate chips and walnuts were mixed in to the batter. Personally, I prefer the zucchini loaf just because I found it more moist and not as sweet, however the banana loaf was a close second.

Recipe

Ingredients:
1 1/4 flour
3/4 cups sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cups walnuts
1/2 cup chocolate chips
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup of mashed bananas (approx. 1 large banana)

Method:
1) Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celcius
2) Lightly spray 4 small loaf pans (or one large one)
3) In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cinnamon
4) Add walnuts and chocolate chips
5) In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, and vanilla
6) Stir the banana into the egg mixture, then fold into the dry mixture until just combined
7) Place batter in the pans
8) Bake in oven for 35-40 minutes (or until toothpick comes out clean)
9) Let cool for at least 30 minutes
10) Enjoy!

The glaze on this product is a simple butter glaze.
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
1 tablespoon milk

Brown the butter over low heat and let it cool slightly. Then whisk the butter with the sugar and milk. Use the glaze immediately.


Finished Product

"The Quick and Easy Zany Zucchini Loaf"

The first recipe of the year is what I like to call "The Quick and Easy Zany Zucchini Loaf." It is a delicious loaf that is simple enough for anyone to make. The zucchini moistens the loaf and the walnuts add a nice crunch to the overall texture. Flavorwise, it isn't too sweet but it will still taste excellent even if you have a sweet tooth. Other ingredients that could be incorporated into this recipe are chocolate chips, pecans, or even some dried fruit. I would highly recommend trying this recipe; I know I will be making it many more times.

The following is the recipe and method to making this loaf.

Ingredients:
1 1/4 flour
3/4 cups sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cups walnuts
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup zucchini

Method:
1) Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celcius
2) Lightly spray 4 small loaf pans (or one large one)
3) In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cinnamon
4) Add walnuts
5) In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, and vanilla
6) Stir the zucchini into the egg mixture, then fold into the dry mixture until just combined
7) Place batter in the pans
8) Bake in oven for 35-40 minutes (or until toothpick comes out clean)
9) Let cool for at least 30 minutes
10) Enjoy!

Finished Product

The Beginning...

 

I have created this blog to be able to share my recipes and creativity in food art with others and to show my love for cooking. You will be able to find recipes and pictures of the finished products on my blog as well as a review for each product. Stay posted for new recipes!