Banana Raisin Quick Bread

(with a Chef-420 Kick)

Banana bread is already a comfort food classic—but this one comes with a crunchy twist from Special K cereal, juicy bursts of raisins, and a medicated butter boost to keep things… interesting. Equal keeps the calories in check, so you get all the flavor without feeling like you've inhaled a sugar bomb.

It's hearty, full-flavored, and comes together quickly. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or as a sneaky way to convince yourself you're eating something "healthy" (hey, there's fruit and cereal in it, that counts… right?).

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)

• 3 Tbsp 2% milk

• 1 ½ cups Special K cereal

• 6 Tbsp medicated butter (softened)

• 1 cup Equal sugar substitute

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 cups cannaflour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 cup raisins

Directions:

1. Combine banana and milk in a medium bowl. Stir in cereal and let sit 5 minutes to soften.

2. In a separate bowl, beat medicated butter and Equal until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until blended.

3. Stir in the cereal-banana mixture.

4. Gradually add cannaflour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined.

5. Fold in raisins.

6. Spread batter evenly into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.

7. Bake at 350°F for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.

8. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan, then cool completely on a wire rack.

Yield: 1 loaf (about 12 slices, depending on how thick you cut them).

Chef's Note:

This bread is proof that bananas past their prime can still shine. Sweet, hearty, and a little medicated magic—it's a win all around.

"Love cozy baked treats? Don't miss my Apple-Spice Cake recipe—it's another warm, spiced favorite that pairs perfectly with coffee or tea."