Blue's Banana Bread

Ripe bananas need not go to waste. In fact, your preschooler will enjoy mashing them into a baking mixture. Prepare the mix in loaf or muffin shapes.

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This recipe requires extra parent involvement and a watchful eye, because it may require sharp tools or hot pans.

This recipe contains one or more of the following common food allergens: dairy, nuts, soy, wheat, or eggs.

Servings: 18

Prep Time: 20 min.

Cook Time: 18-22 min.

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 stick margarine
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
2 cups flour
1 tsp. vanilla
Dash of salt
3 ripe bananas
Butter or margarine (for greasing bread pan)

Supplies

Muffin or loaf pans

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and flour a loaf or muffin pan.
Step 2
Beat the sugar and margarine with an electric mixer. When creamy, add the eggs, baking soda, flour, vanilla, and salt. Have your preschooler mash the bananas with a fork. You should mix in the bananas.
Step 3
Bake for about 18 to 22 minutes. (Baking time will vary depending on your oven.)

Nurtition Facts

Calories: 165
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 24mg
Sodium: 161mg
Total Carbs: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 14g
Protein: 2g

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