Pretty in Pink ... (Beet Banana Bread)
- 3 tbsp butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cup ripe mashed banana (firm packed)
- 1 cup peeled shredded fresh beet (firm packed)
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Grease or spray 1 large or 2 smaller loaf pans.
- Set aside.
- In a large bowl wisk or sift together the flour, baking soda and baking powder.
- Set aside.
- In a medium bowl wisk together the milk, butter, eggs, sugar, and vanilla.
- Add mashed banana and wisk again.
- Add wet to dry.
- Stir until almost incorporated.
- Stir in beets until completely incorporated.
- And batter is all pink.
- Pour batter in loaf pan/pans.
- Place in oven and bake for about an hour for large pan or 45-50 min.
- For smaller pans.
- Or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool until you can safely handle the pan.
- And turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
- (Not necessary but recomended so it doesnt continue to cook in the pan)
- Serve warm or completely cool.
- Great served with honey butter, cinnamon butter or just plain butter.
- Great warm or cooled.
- Great when drizzled with a simple glaze or a cream cheese frosting.
- Slice and enjoy!
- NOTE: it does lose its pink color once cooked.
- But you can add drops of red food color to the batter so it retains its pretty in pink.. :)
butter, eggs, vanilla, milk, sugar, fresh beet, flour, baking soda, baking powder
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/340768-pretty-in-pink-beet-banana-bread (may not work)