Things at our house have been super busy. I don’t know about you, but May is just as busy as December. We have had a guitar recital, baseball games and practices, soccer games, class plays, talent shows, 4 family birthdays, classroom field trips, yard work, music lessons, and etc. So I have not been doing a lot of crafting. Is it just our house that seems to be this hectic in May? Or do you feel it at your house too?
I did manage to make some delicious Banana Berry Bread amidst the chaos though. I simply took my favorite Banana Bread Recipe and added a 1/2 cup of mixed frozen berries (raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. Super easy and It turned out great. I loved the addition of the berries and it gave new life to a common baked good. Everyone in the family gave it the thumbs up. Not something that happens all that often.
Banana Bread Recipe
1 3/4 c. flour
2/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 c. mashed bananas (2-3 medium bananas)
1/3 c. butter
2 T. milk
2 eggs
1/4 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions:
In large mixer combine sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add mashed bananas, butter, and milk. Beat on high for 2 minutes. Add eggs and flour. Beat until blended. Add nuts.
Pour batter into a greased 8x4x2 inch loaf pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or till a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
Makes one loaf.
Have you ever added anything to your Banana Bread recipe? If so what?
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laxsupermom says
I was just thinking about how May is so crazy around here, for just exactly the same reasons yours is. I’d noticed that my number of posts is down for the month, because I’ve just been doing other things.
Classic add-ins for bananabread are chocolate chips and walnuts, but I love the addition of berries! Great idea! Yours looks delish! Thanks for sharing.
Lisa says
Looks fabulous! I’ve made this in the past and I always love it. I have some blackberries just waiting to be added into bread!
[email protected] says
That looks delicious. Recently, I made some banana bread and added coconut, walnuts, and banana flavored rum to it. I topped it with a cream cheese icing. It was so yummy! Next time, I’ll add more rum because it didn’t have quite the punch I wanted.
Kathleen says
Busy here too! One week of school left ;)
That recipe sounds yummy!! I have added peanut butter cups to my banana bread (found the recipe on picky palate) and it is yummy too!
Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com says
YUM Amy!! We love Banana Bread – this is a great idea to add the berries. Seems so summery. ;)
Thanks for the recipe!!
Michele says
This looks super good! I really like your blog, i am now following it! Thanks for your great ideas :)
Haley K says
YUMMM! we always have frozen berries on hand…they go in our oatmeal every morning :) Can’t wait to try this!
and i love to add chocolate chips (milk and/or white) when i’m in an extra sweet mood :)
Ang says
Sounds good! I have added toffee bits…yum :)
Danielle says
Yum! Great idea! We add chocolate chips:0)
Jeanine says
What a great idea! I”m going to try this the next time I make banana bread! We usually add chocolate chips to ours… and I’ve added craisins before which I think it SO good… but the boys in my house don’t agree.
ashley says
these look amazing. i love banana bread, but have never put berries in it… love this idea:)
thanks for sharing
Shanna says
I love your website and yummy recipes! I went to make this bread this morning and I was wondering how much salt to add? Thanks for all your crafty ideas and inspiration!
Kristen Duke Photography says
YUM!! That looks delicious!
K
Jenny says
I made 3 loaves recently for a family get together, and only got one tiny bite! It was a hit! A must try
Katie says
I add Reese chocolate and peanut butter chips – always a huge hit.
I’m trying the mixed berries this time and am so excited to see how they come out :)
Amy says
Yum! I want to try that now! Thanks for sharing!