Chocolate Chip Banana Bread ~ Whole Wheat and Gluten Free Versions

I have made this easy banana bread recipe for many years and it is a family favorite around here. I decided to try to adapt it to make a gluten free version. It turned out great, in fact my husband actually liked the GF version better! Give it try and let me know what you think!

• Butter for greasing pans

• 2 1/3 cups of Baking Mix (such as bisquick or this homemade version) I used Maple Grove Farms Baking Mix and increased it to 2 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 3 large mashed bananas
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Heat oven to 350 degrees generously butter 2 bread pans ( I found that making smaller loaves of the GF version seems to turn out better than one large loaf)

Combine all ingredients in mixer

Bake for about 40 minutes or until done

Enjoy!

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Magic Mix

 

Magic Mix

2 1/3 C. Powdered Milk
1 C. All Purpose Flour( I use fresh ground whole wheat)
2 sticks of "real butter" at room temperature

Combine dry milk, flour and butter into a large bowl and mix with electric mixer until it looks like corn meal. Keep mix tightly covered in the refrigerator, it will stay good up to 2 months.

To use Magic Mix you will need

2/3 C. Magic Mix
1 C. Water

In saucepan combine Magic Mix and water. Stir rapidly  with a wisk over medium heat until it starts to bubble. (Use Magic Mix for all recipes calling for a white or cream sauce.) Season to taste.

*To make Cream of Chicken add chicken broth instead of water.

**To make a cheese sauce add 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.

***To make Cream of Mushroom, add one 4.5 oz. can mushroom pieces and stems with the water, 1/4 cup of water and 2/3 cup Magic Mix

I discovered Magic Mix a few years ago in the book I Can't Believe It's Food Storage by Crystal Godfrey. I use this mix in recipes that call for"cream soups". 

Notice that it contains only 3 ingredients, no salt or extra stuff I can not pronounce. I love this mix and use it at least once a week!

 

Homemade "Bisquick"

This is one of my favorite homemade kitchen mixes. I use it to make muffins, drop biscuits, pancakes, Banana Bread or any thing that calls for "Bisquick". I make up a batch and store it in my refrigerator. It will last for about 3 months. I grind the flour in my Wondermill and use baking powder that has no aluminum. I love that this is fresh with no preservatives. Give it a try!

 Home Made Baking Mix

8 cups flour (Freshly ground or store bought )

 5 tablespoons baking powder

 1 tablespoon salt 

 1 cup powdered milk 

 1 1/2 cups oil or 1 1/2 cups butter 

 Directions: 

 * Mix dry ingredients. 

  *Mix in oil or butter  to make fine crumbs. 

 *Store in a tightly covered container in refrigerator.