Who Needs Pick-Up Lines When You Can Bake

This banana bread recipe gets the title "best banana bread ever" since it's partially responsible for my 3 day weekend! Here's an important life lesson for all you boys and girls- when you need a favor, just remember that no one says no when you combine your request with baked goods!

"Here's a slice of homemade banana bread... and can I get Monday off?" 

"Do you like muffins, because these have your name on them! (Also, hope you mind me taking off early today.)" 

Think of it as a pick-up line, but more effective. 

Banana Oatmeal Bread - modified from allrecipes.com
1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 eggs, beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup flour

1 cup quick cooking oats

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

3 bananas, mashed

1/4 cup milk

1 cup walnuts

1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x5 loaf pan. 
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars, then beat in eggs and vanilla extract until fluffy; add bananas and milk and mix well. 
3. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, oats, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add dry ingredients to banana mixture until just mixed. Do not overmix batter. Fold in walnuts and dried fruit if using. 
4. Pour batter into prepared pan, and bake for 50-60 minutes until inserted toothpick comes out clean.