Banana Bread or Muffins

The other day I noticed our bananas were going bad. Usually, in that moment, I just put them in the freezer for a smoothie at a later date. But, I had the urge to make muffins, and man am I glad I did! They are so good!! I have to be careful not to eat too much at once. ;)
This originally [All Recipes] Banana Bread recipe turned Banana Muffin recipe is a keeper!

I know it's not the best picture, but you get the idea :)

Here's what you need:

2 cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cup mashed bananas [I used 3 overly ripe bananas]

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease your muffin pan [or bread pan].

1. In a large bowl, add flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

2. In mixer, cream butter and brown sugar. Stir in beaten eggs and mashed bananas.

3. Stir banana mixture into flour, just to moisten.

4. Spoon batter into pan [Or pour, if making bread, into pan].

5. For muffins, bake 18-20 minutes. For bread, bake 60-65 minutes.

6. Once baked, remove pan and let cool for 10 minutes. Then place on wire rack to finish cooling.

Easy peasy!


Enjoy :)

Honey Wheat Bread

I have really begun to enjoy baking breads [when they turn out correctly ;) ]. So far, this Honey Wheat Bread recipe [thank you pinterest] has been our go to bread. It is so so delicious and super easy to make. I hope you enjoy it :)

Tay turned this on while I baked. . . which made everything more fun!









Honey Wheat Bread

What you need:

1 cup warm water
1 tbs milk
2 tbs oil
2 tbs honey
2 tbs brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tsp instant active dry yeast
Optional: 3 tbs rolled oats [more or less depending on preference] *The bread is really good plain, that is usually how I make it, I am just experimenting with the Oats.


*Bake at 350 degrees

1. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a Kitchen Aid mixing bowl, using the flat beater.

2. Switch to the dough hook at this point, and add the flours and yeast, and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic. About 10-15 minutes.

3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with a clean towel and let rise, about 40 minutes.

4. Punch the dough down and knead. Then form into a loaf and place it into a greased pan. If you are putting oats on top of the loaf, grease the pan then add wax paper and lightly grease the wax paper, then place the dough into the pan and form loaf. It will make removing the loaf easier, so you don't have to flip it over to remove, you can just pick it up using the wax paper. Thus keeping the oats on top. :)

5. After you place the dough in the pan, cover it with the towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.











6. If you want oats on top: Before placing the loaf in the oven, drizzle honey over the top and carefully spread it around, then top with the oats.

7. Place in the oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes.

*If you are not using Oats, bake for 30-35 minutes.

8. Remove the bread and let it cool for a few minutes. Then remove to a wire rack to let cool.

9. Slice & Enjoy!!