It’s been a snow day kind of week.
The other day, my kids and I spent our first snow day of the season together. I’m always the parent on duty for snow days since I’m a teacher, so we do snuggly activities during the day. We watch movies, drink lukewarm chocolate (nothing hot for my babies!), dabble in arts and crafts, and of course, we bake.
This time, I happened to have some overripe bananas on the countertop, which could only mean one thing. In a world with bananas and children, there must be banana bread.
They went to town with the masher, let me tell you. Even my littlest, who is a miniature person. She decimated those bananas until they were perfect. I didn’t have to do any additional mashing. And of course, the kids particularly enjoyed pouring in the white chocolate and butterscotch chips, because they got a percentage of the mix-ins. I always let them munch when we bake.
This banana bread takes a while in the oven because you need to use a large loaf pan (there’s a ton of batter), so while it baked, we watched Shrek. Life is full of pleasures, but one of them has to be cuddling with your kids on the couch while the house fills up with the scent of freshly baked banana bread.
Then, of course, came the best part. I cut the banana bread into thick slices and we all ate it together for snack while we watched the snowflakes fall. My son wanted to spread peanut butter on his slice, and heck, he’s brilliant. It was delicious!
Snow days are meant for blankets and tea, for being dreamy, for hanging out without watching a clock. And they’re meant for banana bread. Don’t forget to slice it nice and thick!
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I’m not sure if anyone Irish will take issue with me for this bread, but I like to tinker. Consider authenticity thrown out the window with this one.
I’ve taken out the raisins and seeds and put in chocolate chips and cocoa. As a result, I’m a very happy girl right now.
The bread itself isn’t sweet (except for the chocolate chips here and there), but there’s a lovely chocolate flavor throughout that makes this quite a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day snack!
They say the darkest hour is just before dawn.
With all due respect, that’s a pile of $#!*. Just not true at all, I’m afraid. The darkest hour is 9:30 PM when your kids have gone to bed and you wanted to watch episodes of Cake Boss but you can’t because you’re in piping hell. The cake isn’t looking right, melted frosting is leaking out of the wrong side of the piping bag into your hair, and you feel nothing but deep despair.
Or does that just happen to me?
Anyone exhausted after a night up watching the Super Bowl? I’ve got the perfect coffee kick for you!
Personally, I’m not a coffee drinker. I’m fairly wired as it is, so I don’t need any chemical help getting going every day. And I was on a decaf kick for a while because it tastes nice, but it also stains your teeth. I guess some people don’t fall prey to that, but I do, which also explains why I gave up green tea. Hot beverages are not my friend.
As a result, I like to get my caffeine kick through dessert, and what better way than with the best muffin I’ve had in quite a while? These pack a nice coffee punch while not being overly sweet, making for a gentle start to the day. We all need that on a tired Monday morning!
Sounds like you had a great time with your kids on snow day! I love the flavors of this banana bread. Sounds so delicious with the white chocolate and butterscotch!
Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice recently posted…Game Day Nachos
They melt right into the banana bread for this amazing flavor, Gayle. I recommend!
I can think of no better kind of day! I used to love snow days, too, when the kids were little. What an awesome activity and a delicious result! I love banana bread and this one sounds extra good!
Annie @ ciaochowbambina recently posted…Berry Banana Yogurt Smoothie
Baking with kids can be a lot of fun! But I have to pick easy projects for them. Thanks, Annie!
White chocolate is my ultimate comfort food. A rainy afternoon, a slice of banana bread and a hot cup of coffee – perfect. I love that you added some white chocolate chips in to yours.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy recently posted…Comment on Friday Favourites: Birthdays, Tattoos, Jillian Michaels and NYE by Dannii
They melt in so nicely, Dannii! That’s a great comfort food.
This banana bread sounds fantastic! Love the butterscotch flavor! Sounds like you spent the snow day the best possible way- with your kids , baking 🙂
Mira recently posted…Tiramisu Cheesecake
Baking on a snow day is heaven, Mira! I love it.
I always wanted a snow day, but now I know I never want one. This bread looks PERFECT.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted…Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls
No, you don’t, Dorothy! Snow days are not days off for moms. We just work from home!
Yay for snow days! Yours sound amazing 🙂 Love the richness of the white chocolate chips and butterscotch in this recipe!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout recently posted…Raw Peanut + Banana Chip Bites {Vegan + GF!}
Snow days are for baking, and the butterscotch and white chocolate are perfect for banana bread. Thanks, Medha!
This bread is fantastic Mir! I love butterscotch bread and with the addition of white chocolate – heaven for sure!
Trish – Mom On Timeout recently posted…Monterey Chicken Potato Skins
Heaven in cold weather especially, Trish! So comforting!
Great minds think alike, Mir! I just baked some banana bread too. I love your version, the white chocolate chips and butterscotch chips sound incredible in this!
Danielle recently posted…No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Ooh. Can’t wait to see yours, Danielle!
Looks like you had a wonderful snow day Mir! What can be better than baking! The bread looks perfect, so moist! Love the addition of white chocolate chips and butterscotch chips, bet they made the bread extra delicious!
Manali @ CookWithManali recently posted…Paneer & Black Bean Tacos
They totally helped, Manali! I recommend!
That sounds like the perfect snow day Mir! And that banana bread looks divine!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. recently posted…Tropical Green Smoothie
It was nice, Stacey. Back to work now!
Love adding chocolates to banana bread!
Matea recently posted…Pecan Rolls
Me too, Matea!
I’m obsessed with butterscotch morsels. Seriously, they should get more attention. This bread is gorgeous!!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets recently posted…Butterscotch Toffee Cookies
I could not agree more, Aimee! Thanks!
Movies, snuggles, and warm banana bread sounds like the best way to do snow days! Love the butterscotch chips in this bread!!!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted…Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Granola Bars
Thanks, Jocelyn! They just melt in and give the bread a little caramel kick. My favorite kind!