I don’t have a lot of time in the mornings before work and never feel like doing food prep so it’s wonderful to be able to just grab and go.
Since being single, I can’t count the number of times I’ve made banana bread and ended up throwing some of it away because it got stale before I could eat it all.
So now what I do is make a loaf, or even two, let it cool, slice and freeze in individual plastic bags, leaving a portion to eat fresh that day. I’ll do it on the weekend when I have time and enjoy cooking.
Then all I have to do is grab one or two to take to work. By the time break or lunch hits, it’s thawed. I’ll bring a small container with some butter too.
Any banana bread recipe will do. I use the one I’ve always used from my Better Homes and Gardens cookbook.
This could be done with any quick bread recipe!
For other homemade convenience food ideas, click here: Homemade Convenience Foods
Please comment below with your thoughts or similar tips on the subject. Would love to hear them!
~ Monica
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That’s exactly how it’s done, Monica! Of course I say that, because it’s what I do. Thanks for confirming!
One trick, too, is to wrap the bread (or whatever) in plastic wrap before sealing it in the freezer bag. That way, something like 97.43% of the original moistness is maintained.
Well, I do love me some banana bread. Bananas by themselves, meh. In bread, muffins, Bananas Foster, etc., ambrosia!
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Your trick is good to know and I will try that next time. Thank-you for stopping by, reading and commenting!!
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I like that you have found a solution here. I think the little things like this add up towards feeling more empowered alone.
I managed three loads of laundry yesterday with my music on whilst entertaining my children and felt more in control.
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My thoughts on empowerment are the same. There are some big lessons we need to move through, but little things do add up to a more content life, which is empowering.
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Banana bread is delicious! Thank you…
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I agree! Thank-you for reading! 🙂
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