Easy One Bowl Banana Bread

This is the easiest banana bread I have ever made. It comes out moist every time and you don't even need to use butter or oil! I use the same bowl for everything.

Ingredients 

4 ripe/overripe bananas

1 Large egg

3/4 cup sugar

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda 

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

2) Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl

3) Add the egg and sugar to the banana mixture and mix well

4) Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon to the banana mixture and mix until everything is moist. Be careful not to over mix.

5) Grease a loaf pan with cooking spray and add the batter

6) Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean

7) Allow the loaf to cool for a few minutes and then remove it from the pan. Cool on a wire rack before slicing

Single Serving Extra Large Chocolate Chip Cookie

This is one of my favorite recipes when I get a craving for dessert but don't want to make an entire batch of cookies. This recipe yields one extra large cookie. Feel free to mix all of the ingredients in the same bowl. I always do and it always turns out great! 

1.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Start by mixing the brown sugar and shortening with a fork until well mixed.

2.) Next, add the egg and a splash of vanilla and mix until it becomes fluffy. Note: to measure the one tablespoon of egg, crack the egg into a small bowl, beat, and then measure.

3.) Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar to the same bowl and mix with a fork or a rubber spatula until blended.

4.) Finally, stir in chocolate chips 

5.) Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Cool on a rack for a few minutes and then enjoy!

One Extra Large Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Crisco shortening 

3 tablespoons light brown sugar

1 tablespoon egg, beaten (one large egg is approximately 3 tablespoons)

A splash of vanilla (I use imitation vanilla)

Pinch of salt

1/8 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar (can be omitted if you don't have it, end result may vary slightly)

1/3 cup all purpose flour 

1/4 cup chocolate chips (set a few aside to place on top of the dough)

Bake at 350 Degrees for 12-14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. See above for mixing instructions. Enjoy!