Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a loaf pan (mine was 9×5) liberally with non-stick spray or grease with butter. In a bowl, mix together 2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, then set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk 1 egg and 2/3 cup brown sugar together until smooth. Whisk in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, then add 4 mashed bananas and 1/4 cup milk and mix until combined. Add in dry ingredients slowing, mixing with a spoon until batter comes together. Add in 1/2 cup melted and cooled butter and stir until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely, overnight if you can.
Make it French toast using 1/2 loaf (about 6 slices)
Slice banana bread to desired thickness. In a bowl, combine 3 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 cup cream and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, whisking until combined. Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and brush with butter. Dip each slice into the egg mixture for about 30 seconds to coat completely, then place on the buttered surface. Cook until golden and somewhat crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Serve with sliced bananas, fresh whipped cream, syrup and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs. For a drizzly chocolate, combine 2 tablespoons chocolate chips and 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil in the microwave for about 45 seconds, mixing once during cooking time, until melty.
(recipe via How Sweet It Is)
