(shhh don’t tell your kids; it’s whole-grain-good-for-you)

A while back I posted a whole list of banana luv goodness.

And I promised I would one day share my very own Super Banana Bread Recipe.
First, I cannot seem to make regular size loaves come out right.  The middle never cooks? I gave up long ago. Instead I make muffins or mini loaves and the soggy center situation is history.

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Sugar (+/- to your taste)
• 2 Medium Bananas (or about 1 Cup)
• 1/2 Cup vanilla yogurt or sour cream
• 1 egg

Mix the above ingredients and add

• 1 Cup white flour
• 1/2 Cup Whole Wheat flour
• 1 teaspon soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 Tablespoons Whole Grains*
• Mix ONLY til combined and then add
• 1/4 Cup melted butter

Mix gently and pour in lined muffin cup pan or 3 small loaf pans.
Cook on 350° for 15-20 minutes. (Till toothpick comes out clean.)

*I LOVE love LOVE whole grain ‘cereals’ from Bob’s Red Mill. I rarely use them as a breakfast food. Instead I toss a couple handfuls in many of the baked goods and even dinners we eat. Ideas for adding whole grains to your otherwise less than whole recipes.

• Pancakes
• Spaghetti Sauce, I know, give it a try you’ll be surprised!
• Casseroles
• Lasagne
• Cakes
• Cupcakes
• Soups
• Salads (See my Over the Top Salad idea)

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I have an announcement!

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There’s only one problem. Someone has to cook it. Someone has to bake the turkey, make creamy mashed potatoes, stuff the stuffing, dress the dressing, fill the pies, and maybe pour a cocktail or two. Or ten, depending on your family.

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PS… the guest post over there today?? My Good {NCrazy} love of all things Bananas…