Who else feels like they are being re-born to the world? The world is opening back up. I opened all my windows; letting the sun and air in. Most of you can take a guess at what came next. I started baking. The house is warm from the sunlight and the stove silently toasting edges of homemade bread. Hello summer! I greet you with good intentions and freshly made banana bread.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (melted)
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs (medium to large in size)
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3 ripe bananas (medium to large in size)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 1/2 cup of flour (sifted)
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup walnuts (chopped)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In a large mixing bowl mash 2 of the bananas.
3. Mix in the sugar, vanilla, yogurt and eggs.
4. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Fold in chopped walnuts.
6. Transfer mixture to a loaf pan. ( line with parchment paper or oil the pan)
7. Halve the remaining banana length wise and press into the bread mixture.
8. Sprinkle 1 -2 teaspoons of brown sugar on top before putting in the oven
9. Bake for 60 mins.

After baking you can top with some toasted walnuts or . . .

Simple Vanilla Icing/Glaze:

• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 2 tbs. milk
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Banana Icing/Glaze:

• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 2 tbs. milk
• 1 tsp. banana extract

Enjoy!