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Make Brunch Better with Bacon

Warmer spring weather makes the season a perfect time for families to enjoy brunch together . From classic combinations like bacon and eggs to more extravagant offerings , a brunch spread offers a blank canvas for creativity and opportunities to enjoy your loved ones ’ favorite morning noshes . For your next brunch celebration , whether it ’ s a special occasion or just an excuse to spend time together , consider adding what may become a new family favorite to the menu . This Bacon Banana Bread combines two morning meal classics in one easy-to-enjoy bite . Plus , it ’ s made using Coleman Natural Bacon so you can feel confident you ’ re feeding your family all-natural pork sourced from American Humane Certified family farmers who raise their animals the way nature intended – 100 % crate-free without antibiotics or added hormones . The preparation is simple ( just 10 minutes in the kitchen ) so you can put this dish together and catch up with loved ones while baking a sweet and savory snack . For more brunch recipe ideas , visit ColemanNatural . com .
Bacon Banana Bread
Prep time : 10 minutes Cook time : 70-80 minutes Servings : 6-8
Nonstick cooking spray 1 1 / 4 cups all-purpose flour , divided 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup sugar 3 medium bananas , mashed 1 / 2 cup canola oil 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 slices Coleman Natural Bacon , cooked and cut into 1 / 4-1 / 2-inch pieces
Preheat oven to 325 F . Lightly grease 9-by- 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray .
In large bowl , combine 1 cup flour , baking soda , baking powder and sugar . In separate bowl , combine mashed bananas , canola oil , eggs and vanilla extract .
Add banana mixture to dry ingredients , stirring until just combined .
In small bowl , toss bacon and remaining flour until bacon is lightly coated .
Fold flour-coated bacon into batter . Pour batter into prepared loaf pan .
Bake 70-80 minutes , or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean .
Cool in pan on wire rack 20 minutes before inverting bread onto wire rack to cool completely .
Cut and serve .
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