Banana Bread

Winter holiday has come and gone, and now I'm back in the Good Old Land of Wahoo-Wah. Sorority rush started yesterday, my work at Ragged Mountain Running Shop starts today, and classes start Wednesday; with everything so hectic already I'm so blessed to have had such a wonderful month-long break full of family, friends, fun, and of course delicious food.

Below is one of the last little goodies I made before heading back to school, our family's favorite banana bread. Made in one bowl with nothing more complex than a whisk and a spoon, it's not only super easy, but super delicious. Perfect slathered with cream cheese, butter, or just plain hot out of the oven.

Even though I'm back at school, I still might try to do a few posts here and there :)

Banana bread

For bread

3 ripe bananans

1 3/4 cup flour

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 eggs

1 1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup chocolate chips or nuts, optional

Make bread:

Preheat the oven to 325F and grease a loaf pan.

Mash bananas in a large bowl. Whisk in the oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined. Add in eggs one at a time. Whisk in the sugar, followed by the flour, baking soda and salt. Finally fold in the chocolate chips or nuts, if using. Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until a toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy with a steaming cup of coffee or a refreshing glass of orange juice.