I love these mini banana loaves. They are easy to make and allow me to make different varieties in one go. They are also great in controlling portion sizes :) The recipe is very versatile. I have added mini chocolate chips to half of the batter. We can just as easily add chopped nuts, white chocolate chips, raisins or just leave it plain. I picked the original recipe from Bernard Clayton's "New Complete Book of Breads". It is indeed a bible for anyone who loves to bake and wants to know more about all kinds of breads. I have adapted his recipe for my taste and baking preferences.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

6 tablespoons butter

2/3 cups light brown sugar

2 eggs, room temperature

1 1/2 cups mashed bananas

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp each salt and vanilla extract

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Baking Pan:

1 baking pan with 8 mini loaf compartments, lightly brushed with butter.

Method:

In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar till light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract. .

In a separate mixing bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

Mix lightly, adding the flour in 3-4 additions.

When the batter is well incorporated, pour half of the batter into 4 loaf compartments.

To the rest of the batter, add the mini chocolate chips. Pour the remaining batter into the mini loaf compartments.

Bake in a preheated oven (350 F) for 25 - 30 minutes.