Let's get this going!

First to share my beautiful angel with all of you =]]

Isn't she a doll?  She's just about as perfect as it gets! My mom calls her Leelu (5th Element reference for those of you who aren't complete nerds) because she is the perfect being =PP

Anywho! Enough bragging =PP I would like to share my banana nut bread recipe! yumyum!!!

So I started off with a base banana nut bread recipe and then I changed a few things and added some things, so here we go!

Mamabear's Nanner-Nut Bread

• 1/2 cup Shortening
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup maple baking syrup

1. In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas. Combine flour, oats, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture, stirring until just moistened. Add vanilla and syrup. Fold in chopped pecans. 
2. Transfer to 9-in. x 5-in. [metal] loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 60-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack to cool completely.

** I also made a batch where I added 1 cup of white chocolate chips and it turned out wonderful! 

Well there's my first recipe and my first boast about my daughter! If you decide to try my recipe I hope it turns out good for you! Very easy recipe and the maple syrup makes the outside sweeter and not as dry and bland!
Thanks for reading! Until next time!!! =]]

-mamabear