Ingredients

1/2 cup butter ( or margarine )
1 1/3 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup mashed banana ( about 2 )
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup chopped cashews
Banana Bread With Cashews (Pao De Banana) - Portuguese Mozambiq is a tasty and popular variation of the classic banana bread recipe. The recipe originated in Mozambique, a country in Southeast Africa that was once a Portuguese colony. The addition of cashews gives the bread a unique flavor and crunch. The bread is easy to make and requires common ingredients that can be found in most grocery stores. It can be enjoyed as a breakfast, dessert, or snack with a cup of coffee, tea, or milk.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3.Beat in eggs and vanilla.
4.Add mashed banana to the mixture.
5.In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6.Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, stirring well after each addition.
7.Fold in chopped cashews.
8.Pour batter into a greased or lined 9x5 inch loaf pan.
9.Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
10.Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

This banana bread recipe is easy to make, delicious, and filling.
It can be enjoyed as a breakfast, dessert, or snack.

Cashews add a nutty flavor and a crunchy texture to the bread.

CONS

The bread is relatively high in calories and sugar due to the addition of sugar and cashews.

The bread may be too sweet for some tastes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Bananas are a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
Cashews are rich in protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.

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