Friday, April 19, 2013

Banana Bread for Comfort


To Scott and I, Banana Bread is pure comfort food.  It's homey, delicious, and brings back warm, feel good memories when you are eating it.  After the horrific the events in Boston this week,  our hearts and prayers go out to the victims families, and everyone that has been affected by the explosions at the Boston Marathon.  We need comfort food to soothe the jangled nerves and psyche, so I made my go Banana bread recipe.


On a personal note, we found out that Scott, my husband, has a Pituitary Tumor, which is pushing on his Optic nerve, and affecting his vision. There are many unknowns at this time. so I'll be away from my blog for a while.  My Husband's health is my first priority.  I would ask you to keep Scott, and our family in your thoughts and prayers, as we go through this medical journey.  I will need lots of baking therapy and started making  this Banana Bread, which is so moist and full of banana cinnamon flavor.


We were lucky to have the tart, sweet  Blood Orange Jam   from my dear blogging friend, Gina@SPCookie Queen. She had sent some Blood Orange Jam and Strawberry LimeCardamom-Low Sugar Jam   for my Birthday in March.  She is such a sweetie! The jam on the banana bread instantly lifted our spirits.  Thank you Gina for a wonderful surprise!




Banana Bread Adapted from Cooking Light
Preheat oven to 350°

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt  I didn't add
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas)
  • 1/3 cup  Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cooking spray
Directions:
Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; stir well. Set aside.

Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.  Add banana, yogurt, vanilla, Beat until well blended. Add flour mixture, beat at low speed, just till moist.

Spoon batter into an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. 

Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.






18 comments:

  1. I'll be thinking of Scott <3

    In the mean time eat lots of comforting food like this amazing banana bread!

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    1. Kayle,
      We will need a lot of comfort food in the coming weeks. Thank you for your kind thoughts.

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  2. Looks beautiful and delicious.. Love the addition of the greek yogurt!

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    1. This bread is so good. I'm already making another loaf today!

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  3. Becky, I'm sending you and Scott prayers and hugs during this medical trial. My wish is for a speedy remedy to good health. And I wish for a slice of this tasty looking banana bread. How fabulous it must be with the Greek yogurt.

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    1. Brooks,
      thank you for the well wishes. They are greatly appreciated. I'll still be around , popping in and out and reading Facebook, as well.

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  4. I'm so glad you guys are able to enjoy the jam and hopefully it will see you through the next few weeks until they know exactly what is going to happen with Scott. I'm be including you both in my prayers each night. Let me know when you find out. Hugs.
    -Gina-

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    1. Gina,
      Thank you for your well wishes and concern. You are a dear friend. We'll be in touch soon.

      Hugs

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  5. What a lovely banana bread.
    I hope you are feeling ok, dear. Have a nice and relaxing weekend.

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    1. Medeja,
      This banana bread is so good, moist and flavorful.

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  6. So sorry to hear your hubs is not well. I'll be thinking good thoughts for his speedy recovery!

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  7. Anita,
    Thank you for the well wishes and speedy recovery. They will help to get us through the following days and weeks,

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  8. Fresh out of the oven banana bread is definitely a HUGE comfort food in my book. My mom would make it all the time growing up and I can vividly remember what it smelled like in her kitchen after they came out of the oven. We would always fight over the end pieces because they were the best! Thanks for sharing :)

    Happy Blogging!
    Happy Valley Chow

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    1. Eric,
      I like the end pieces, too!! Banana bread is the best comfort food, especially made by Mom!

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  9. This title is perfect! Banana bread is definitely one of my favorite forms of comfort food! This looks so moist and delicious!

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    1. Banana bread is one of my favorite comfort foods too, along with strawberries and meatloaf!

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  10. Oh Becky, I am so, so sorry to hear about your husband's diagnosis. I hope they're able to remove it completely with no ill affects to his vision or health. You'll both be in my prayers.

    The bread, the bread is amazing.

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    1. Christiane,
      thank you for your prayers. They are greatly appreciated. We are trying to stay positive for a full recovery.

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