Simple Banana Bread

To mash the bananas, simply pop them into a resealable plastic bag. Then mash with your fingers, squeeze thoroughly to empty all the banana into the mixing bowl and throw the bag out. Easy mashing and easy clean up!
  • 1/3 c. margarine
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 3/4 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 medium bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

In a large bowl, blend the margarine and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add the eggs and continue beating for 2 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in another bowl. Add half of the flour mixture and half of the mashed banana to the egg mixture. Mix well and add the rest of the flour mixture and banana. Mix well again and add the walnuts. Stir to combine.

Pour into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Cool completely before slicing.

  • Yields: 1 loaf
  • Preparation Time: 1 hour
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