A super yummy (and healthy!) banana bread recipe I just tried

So I am not much of a cook, but I do like to bake (mostly I like the eating part). I had nine frozen bananas, baking staples, and a newly designed Pyrex® measuring cup to try out. So I figured I'd pair this product review with a great recipe. Pyrex® sent me a new spin on their glass measuring cups, with a more funnel shaped design, a non-skid rubber base, and the ability to read the measuring lines from above and inside the cup. Here's there description:

"Providing convenience beyond measure, the new Pyrex® Read from Above™ Glass Measuring Cups offer several smart features, including:

* Read-from-above measure marks – no more bending over or lifting up required to check your measurements
* Silicone-covered bases for better grip on work surfaces (on selected designs)
* Nested designs for easy storage
* Non-porous glass that won’t absorb stains or odors
* Microwave safe for everyday convenience

* Multi-position, BPA-free lids so you can mix, stir, pour, strain and sprinkle with one tool (COMING SOON!)"


Here's a view of the easier to read measuring graphics from above


Got my ingredients ready to go

The spoons on the left bottom corner are from Pyrex too - my dad thought they were "cool," because they are magnetic so they all stay together in the drawer.

I didn't end up with as much batter as I thought - I should have just put it all in one pan.

mmmm....the bread turned out moist and dense.

Here's the recipe:

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup brown sugar
  
• 3/4 cup flax seed meal
• 5 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1/4 organic plain low fat yogurt
  
• 2 teaspoons egg whites
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar blend, flax meal, bananas, milk, sour cream and egg whites until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the banana mixture until moistened. Spoon into prepared loaf pan.
3. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean.

The original recipe is here, I made a few alterations based on the ingredients I had on hand

Disclosure: I received these Pyrex® products as a sample.

Cool and super useful stuff for your kitchen - and other rooms!

I ran across a the cutest shop in Domino magazine called Black Ink, in Boston. The store sells "well designed, utilitarian house hold items," and other cute objects. If you're in Boston, check out one of their divisions, The Museum of Useful Things, where they exhibit a vintage collection of household goods beside items they currently produce. You can also check out the museum and online store at blackinkboston.com.


I'd have to stick magnets on the back of these too so I could use them in the office.



This tape is such a creative idea! It is "framing tape," which is a quick an inexpensive way to fancify your pictures.
Bee House salt box

Bee House tea pitchers -- I love all of their stuff, and have long coveted a Bee House tea pot


Stainless steel espresso cups

An ingenious recipe/memo/to-do list holder


This laundry bin on wheels would be enormously helpful for lots of things other than laundry, like... rolling magazine storage!


Good old Pyrex, durable, and very affordable


Pretty porcelain keys