I’ve shared before about the mantra I use to punish myself: “Winners keep winning, and losers keep losing.”
Lately, life has felt like an uphill climb, made harder by a tangled mess of medications. With my memory and focus already a struggle, this recent medical event made it worse than I could have imagined.
So when this happened, it felt like a win.
I baked banana bread for the boyfriend who doesn’t choose me, and also for the one who does 😘. The first time, I forgot the egg and braced for failure — but – it turned out delicious. I tried it again two more times, no egg on purpose, and each time it was just as moist and tasty.
I’m pleased and proud. Now I have a recipe for a food item I enjoy and something I feel good at making — a much-needed win.
Today, I’m not the loser who forgot the egg — I’m a banana bread champ.
It was moist, delicious, and easy. I may only have about 12 readers, none of whom follow me for cooking tips, but I’m sharing the recipe anyway, just in case.
Preheat the oven to 350. Melt 1/3 cup of butter in a bowl. Once melted, mash in 3 bananas, 1/3 cup of applesauce, and 1 tsp of vanilla.
In a separate bowl, mix ½ tsp of baking soda, a pinch of salt, ¾ cup of sugar, and 1½ cups of flour.
Combine your wet and dry ingredients, then pour into a greased loaf pan and bake for about 53 minutes. Check with a toothpick to see if it’s done. Perfection.
