My Staple... Banana Bread

I thought I would start with something I make A LOT! Since I can't share my "White Ain't Right" bread recipe, due to the fact that it is one that has been passed down in my husband's family for generations, and I have been lucky enough to marry in to such a tradition.. name created by my free-spirited and fun mother-in-law :) I thought I would share this bread recipe since everyone seems to enjoy it!~

^^Never use a hand mixer for banana bread becuase it makes it gummy.. mix with a wooden spoon just until the wet and dry ingredients are combined! These can also be made into muffins.. bake for about 18 minutes for those.

Ingredients:

* 3 large very ripe bananas

 (If you stick them in the freezer when they start to go brown, they are good forever.. just pull out 3 and let them thaw and voila!)

* 1/4 cup applesauce         

* 1/4 cup canola oil            

* 1/2 cup sugar                   

* 2 tablespoons molasses    

(If you lightly spray the spoon with canola oil, the molasses slides right off)

* 2 cups all-purpose flour    

* 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 

*1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

~ PREHEAT oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9x5- inch loaf pan, or two medium size ones if you want to share the love!

~ In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas, I use a potato masher but a fork will do just fine. Make sure they are mashed really really well. Add the sugar, applesauce, oil, and molasses, and whisk briskly to incorporate.
~Sift in the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Use a wooden spoon to mix until the wet and dry ingredients are just combined. Fold in vegan chocolate or carob chips, if using. I sometimes put in chopped walnuts.. you can buy them in the baking isle.
~ Transfer the batter to the prepared pan(s) and bake for 45 to 50 minutes... the top should be lightly browned and a knife inserted through the center should come out fairly clean. If you used chocolate chips, the knife will come out very chocolatey and that is fine!
~~ Remove from oven and invert onto a cooling rack, flip the bread right side up and let cool! I will usually wait about 10 minutes and slice off a piece!! 

ENJOY