Every Tuesday I get together with two of my friends for dinner at one of their apartments. This week we decided that each of us would make something. I quickly claimed dessert, being that it is undeniably the best part of any meal.
I wanted to make something that's quick and easy because of the small kitchen and limited cooking supplies that we have to work with. Banana bread instantly popped into my head. It uses ingredients that everyone should have in their kitchen. This banana bread is easy to make and even easier to eat. It's a nice and decadent treat to snack on anytime of the day. These mini loaves are perfect for sharing with friends, or not- your choice. I recommend cutting them into pieces and freezing them. Then, whenever you need a fast breakfast or dessert all you have to do is pop a couple pieces in the microwave! Easy as that.
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Mini Banana Bread Loaves
Adapted from: Sweet Treats and More
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tsp vegetable oil
1 egg
2 egg whites
3 large bananas, very ripe
3/4 cup chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl combine flour, oats, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
In a large bowl mash bananas well. Add in eggs, sugar, vanilla, and oil and whisk until combined. Slowly add in the flour mixture and combine, making sure not to over mix. Fold in chocolate chips.
Grease mini loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray, and distribute the batter evenly into however many pans you have. Just make sure not to fill more than 3/4 of the way, as they rise slightly while baking.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the loaves are firm to the touch and a toothpick comes out dry.
If you choose to make this into one large loaf, bake for 45-50 minutes.
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