MY YUMMY AND MOIST “ONE BANANA” BANANA BREAD

Hey, I think that this happens to most of us. We buy the bananas, eat most of them and suddenly, some begin to turn dark on you. Well, I had one banana left and it was totally black, meaning, perfect for my banana bread that I haven’t make in a long time. Therefore, knowing that we have two wonderful friends. Ron and Linda, I decided to make a special small banana bread for 4 people, them and us. (Oh and don’t be nervous about the ingredients list, smile, you have most of the ingredients in your pantry.)
 
Category:  Dessert
Approx. Prep and Cook Time:   Under 40 Minutes
Approximate Cost:    $3.41 or .85 cents per serving
Difficulty Level:  Easy
Allergens, Other:  Contains Gluten, Eggs, Milk and peanut oil. 
Servings: 4
 
Ingredients
1 very ripe (black) banana (mashed) (.20)
½ c. All-purpose flour (.25)
½ c. organic sugar (.30)
2 tbsp. brown sugar (.10)
½ tsp. baking soda (.10)
½ tsp. Cinnamon (.10)
½ tsp. Nutmeg (.10)
½ tsp. ground ginger (.10)
Pinch salt (0)
1 egg at room temperature (.16)
 1 tbsp. peanut oil (.20)
1 tsp. vanilla extract ($1.00)
¼ c. unsalted butter .60)
½ c. evaporated milk (or buttermilk, or almond milk) (.20)
 
 Directions

• Preheat oven at 350 degrees, olive oil sprays a 5 x 8 baking mold (meatloaf mold).
• Measure the flour, baking, soda, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger and a pinch salt. Wisk to combine and set aside.
• In a separate bowl, med-size, add the sugars and butter and cream until soft.
• Add the egg, vanilla, peanut oil, beat until all ingredients are combined, then add the mashed banana and mix well.
• Add half of the flour mixture that you put aside and mix just until combined, then add the milk and whatever is left of your flour. Mix just until all ingredients are combined.
• Place the batter into the 5 x 8 baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clear. (Remember, all ovens are not equal and bake differently.
• When it is done, remove from oven and allow to cool before slicing it.)

 
HACK: Homemade Buttermilk: There are a couple of ways to make 1 cup of buttermilk if we don’t have it at home when a recipe calls for it.

I usually mix ½ c. of milk with 1 ½ tsp. of lemon juice (or vinegar).  I wait until the milk start to separate from the water, then whisk and add more milk to complete 1 cup. Done.