But there they were, beyond the point where any of us would eat them, and I decided to wait a little longer - to let them ripen even more - before mashing them for banana bread. Next, place dry ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Well, really, they were already there … the overripeness just came with time, as happens when you don’t eat them fast enough. Cinnamon Swirl 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions First, preheat oven to 350F and spray a standard bread pan with nonstick cooking spray. See, three overripe bananas took up residence in my kitchen last week. ![]() And it all started with a special bread that the kids practically devoured. From surprise trips out for ice cream to a special school’s almost over dinner out, we’ve had a delicious, fun week. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugars, beat until combined. Generously grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray set aside. Speaking of sweeter, I’ve try to make the last few days of the school year extra sweet. 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F) (175 degrees C). They’ve enjoyed it a lot.Īnd no, they didn’t know I was listening … which makes it all the sweeter. How to Make This Healthy Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Recipe: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Meanwhile, I overheard a conversation between them earlier in which they both complained that they are sad school’s ending for the year. And they’ve maturely handled the challenges of being the new kids who didn’t learn the same things as their peers. They’ve won the hearts of teachers, administrators and just about everyone who’s met them. When the school doors shut for the end of the academic year, Will and Paige will have much to be proud of. It was more, and that meant for a bumpy transition as new concepts had to be mastered practically overnight. But once we got into the year, I found a sharp difference in what kids were (and had already) learned here. Bake for 45-55 minutes, checking around the 40-minute mark. Fill with the remaining banana bread batter. ![]() Sprinkle 3/4 of the cinnamon/sugarr mixture. Transfer 1/3 of the batter to the lined pan. And I knew there would be some differences in curriculum. In a small bowl, whisk the cinnamon and sugar for the swirl and topping. When we moved, I knew that the kids would have to make new friends, learn how to navigate new schools and adapt to our new daily schedules and routines. Paige loved her school field day, especially a water balloon relay. Will had visited fifth grade classrooms where students there shared different talents. Over plates of teriyaki steak tips, crispy roasted new potatoes and chilled coleslaw, my kids spilled the details of their days on a recent evening during dinner.
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