Yummy Banana Nut Bread

Good morning everyone - I thought I would start off the post with a picture of some fresh tulips that came from my mother-in-laws garden. I didn't have a lot of time to do a super interesting post today so I thought I would share a recipe with you that is quick, easy and one of my favorites. I made two loaves last Monday. It freezes well and makes a nice quick breakfast in the morning. Enjoy!!!

Nothing beats the taste or aroma of baked banana bread. It's just like mom's but much, much easier.
Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:3 hr 25 min
Makes: 24 slices 1 1/3 cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 regular size)

INGREDIENTS:
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
2 2/3 cups Original Bisquick® mix - the secret, quick ingredient
1/2 cup chopped nuts

DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottom of 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
2. Stir bananas, sugar, milk, oil, vanilla and eggs in large bowl. Stir in Bisquick mix and nuts. Pour into pan.
3. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool 10 minutes.
4.Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan and place top side up on wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing.
5.Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 day.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 130 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 170mg; Total Carbohydrate 18g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 8g); Protein 2g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 2%; Iron 4% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices:

Storage tip:
This bread freezes well and is great to have on hand when company drops in.Success For the best flavor, be sure to use bananas that are very ripe. Planned-Overs Extra banana bread? Make terrific banana bread French toast. Dip bread in egg mixture, and cook in skillet 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. It's great with maple syrup.

Your continued prayers for my mother-in-law and our situation are appreciated. So far there is no word on the surgery date being moved back up. I will keep you posted though. She gets a day pass today to get some things done that she needs - like a hair cut and color - we girls need to look good you know - as well as some other things. Scott has the day off today to help her as well as take his grandfather to the doctor and get him some things he needs. Have a great day!!!

Life's Blessings

GRANDPARENTS

Few can bring the warmth

We can find in their embrace,

And little more is needed to bring love.

Than the smile on their face.

They've a supply of precious stories,

Yet they've time to wipe a tear,

Or give us reasons to make us laugh,

They grow more precious through the years.

I believe that God sent us Grandparents

As our legacy from above,

To share the moments of our life,

As extra measures of His love.

~Author Unknown~

My grandparents and my love

I don't know if any of you are still lucky enough to have your grandparents around. I am lucky enought to still have one set of grandparents who mean the world to me. They have always been there throughout all of the stages of my life and I can't imagine my life without them.

I love all of my Grandma's cooking and especially her baking. I especially love the pickles that she makes. Two years ago I got all of the canning supplies etc... and set up a date for her to teach me how she makes them. It was a lot of fun - Grandpa was even there trying to learn a little himself. I think I made a dozen jars of pickles and what do you know - they tasted just like Grandma's. I even went home and made another 15 jars on my own - yes I love pickles and I wanted to have a good supply on hand. If I have time I will probably make some more this year.

The next thing that I would like to learn from my Grandma is how to make her famous buns. They are the best tasting buns ever. No I am not biased - that is just what I think. I have already told her that I would like to learn. She is gonna try and make a smaller batch to figure out the quantities to teach me. Her batches are normally huge so she is gonna try and cut the amount down for me. Grandpa wants to learn with me again - never too late to learn right?

This past Sunday, my Grandparents came by for a short visit. I know they just really wanted to come by to see how I set up their furniture in my room. (See yesterday's post) They loved the way I decorated the room and made a special place for their furniture. Now they usually never come by without a little something for you. This time Grandma had brought me a bunch of rhubarb. She had already chopped it all and put it into containers ready for me to freeze. She was disappointed that she couldn't find her tape to label it for me - too sweet. Now I can make another batch of rhubarb platz since the one I made last week is gone already.

I thank God for my grandparents and how blessed I am that they are still a big part of my life. If you still have your Grandparents, tell them how much you appreciate them today. If you are a grandparent - know how much you are appreciated and loved by your grandchildren.

MOTHER-IN-LAW UPDATE: She has been scheduled for her open heart surgery to remove the pericardium. The date has been changed to the day we are supposed to leave on a much needed family holiday - your prayers are much appreciated that the date can be moved back up so Scott doesn't have to change the dates of his flight and be here for his mom's surgery.

Have a great Day!!!