Pretty in Pink ... (Beet Banana Bread) Recipe

Name: Pretty in Pink ... (Beet Banana Bread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

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Preheat oven to 350F
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Grease or spray 1 large or 2 smaller loaf pans.
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Set aside.
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In a large bowl wisk or sift together the flour, baking soda and baking powder.
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Set aside.
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In a medium bowl wisk together the milk, butter, eggs, sugar, and vanilla.
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Add mashed banana and wisk again.
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Add wet to dry.
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Stir until almost incorporated.
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Stir in beets until completely incorporated.
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And batter is all pink.
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Pour batter in loaf pan/pans.
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Place in oven and bake for about an hour for large pan or 45-50 min.
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For smaller pans.
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Or until toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool until you can safely handle the pan.
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And turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
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(Not necessary but recomended so it doesnt continue to cook in the pan)
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Serve warm or completely cool.
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Great served with honey butter, cinnamon butter or just plain butter.
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Great warm or cooled.
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Great when drizzled with a simple glaze or a cream cheese frosting.
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Slice and enjoy!
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NOTE: it does lose its pink color once cooked.
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But you can add drops of red food color to the batter so it retains its pretty in pink.. :)

716

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tbsp butter, melted and cooled, 2 large eggs, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp whole milk, and more.

Yes, Pretty in Pink ... (Beet Banana Bread) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pretty in Pink ... (Beet Banana Bread)

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