bananas

(Click on photo for full-size image!) Makes 20 servings: 1 slice each My brother, Jim, challenged me to develop a sweet yet good-for-you recipe to enjoy in the morning that has a punch of protein. I love challenges. So voilà … here’s one option for you, my dear brother. The protein in this made-over banana bread is mainly provided by egg whites and hemp seeds. The sweetness comes from extra-ripe bananas and a just-right amount of turbinado sugar–and it’s naturally enhanced by pure vanilla and almond extracts. Best of all, this inviting banana bread is nuttier and banana-ier than the original with twice the protein. Enjoy alongside a cup of Greek yogurt or cottage cheese for still more protein, if...