Baking!

Well the obligatory back to school cold has finally struck our house! Without fail Brayden and I always catch it. We are both home doing what we do best when we are sick. Bradyen relaxing on the couch with a book and me baking in the kitchen. I don't know why I have the desire to bake (and clean) when I am sick, but my family doesn't mind as they are the recipients of the goods!

First on the agenda was cornmeal blueberry muffins. Yummy!

Next the kids all time favourite, Banana Bread. I have used the same recipe for the last 13 years. I always modify it a bit just to make it a bit more healthy and to spice it up a bit.

Here is the recipe:

Ridiculously Simple Banana Bread

1 1/4 cups of Flour

1 tsp. of baking soda

2 eggs
1/2 cup of oil

1 cup of sugar

2 ripe bananas, mashed

1/4 cup of chopped walnuts

Bake at 350 degrees for one hour!

I follow the basic recipe however, I omit the walnuts (for allergies) and put in chocolate chips instead. See isn't that much healthier. I cut the sugar in half and I add 1 tsp of cinnamon, about 1/2 cup of oats and about 2 Tbs. of ground flax seed. Yummy!

The proud recipient....his smile makes it all worth it.