Banana Pineapple Muffins with Macadamia Nuts #MuffinMonday

I was cleaning out my freezer the other day.  I had about 10 overripe bananas in there and also half of a bag of Macadamia Nuts.  I thought these would make a great muffin and I was right.  I have been patting myself on the back ever since.

It's time for Muffin Monday..................

Grilled Steaks with Mango and Jalapeno #ImprovCookingChallenge

Juicy, delicious T-Bone steaks, grilled to perfection and topped with a salad of Mango, Jalapeno and Macadamia Nuts.  So good!!

Welcome to the Improv Cooking Challenge.......

Citrus Bread with Macadamia Nuts #BreadBakers

Cindy, of Cindy's Recipes and Writings, is hosting this month's Bread Bakers with the theme "Let's Go Nuts".

My original thought was to make a yeast bread using some almond flour that I have in my cupboard but, as often happens, life got busy and I ran short of time.  I decided to make a quick bread instead.  I had a half bag of macadamia nuts in the pantry that needed to be used since they have a short shelf life.  I am so glad that life interfered because this bread is the bomb!!!!

I threw it together between errands and put it in the oven to bake before I had to run out again, asking Frank to check on it when the timer went off.  When I came home I found this beautiful loaf of bread awaiting me.

I had a slice before heading back out for a hair appointment while Frank took our Little Angel Face home.  She had made an unexpected visit after Grampy had gone to have lunch with her at "school" in celebration of Father's day.  There was no way he was leaving after lunch without her so he brough her home with him.  The plan was for us to go out and grab a bite to eat after we were both done but I gave our friends, Kirsten and John, a call and invited us over there for dinner instead.

I took the bread and we had it for dessert after a wonderful dinner of Chicken Quesadillas enjoyed on their deck overlooking the water on a beautiful, sunny evening.  It was very relaxing after such a busy day but short lived as we needed to get home and get packed up for our weekend of water fun and celebration for my Lili Bugs graduation.

Citrus Bread with Macadamia Nuts

adapted from Betty Crocker

2 1/2 c. flour

1 c. sugar

2/3 c. orange juice

zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon

zest and juice of 1 lime

1/2 c. canola oil

2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. salt

2 eggs

1/2 c. coarsely chopped macadamia nuts

Place the flour, sugar, orange juice, zest and juice of the lemon and lime, oil, baking powder, salt and eggs in the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.  Mix on med low speed just until blended.  Turn the mixer to low and stir in the nuts.

Pour the batter into a 9x5" bread pan that has been treated with baking spray.  Bake in a preheated 350* oven for 50-60 minutes, until a skewer inserted removes cleanly.

Let cool in pan for 10  minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.  Print Recipe

Enjoy all these creative breads using nut meals and nut flours from The Bread Bakers Group!

• Almond Blueberry Banana Bread by Stacy at Food Lust People Love.
• Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins by Pavani at Cook's Hideout.
• Almond Flour Bread by Robin at A Shaggy Dough Story.
• Almond Flour Sandwich Buns by Gayathri at Gayathri’s Cook Spot.
• Almond Pear Bread by Cindy at Cindy’s Recipes and Writings.
• Carrot Nut Bread by Mayuri at Mayuri's Jakoni
• Citrus Bread with Macadamia Nuts by Wendy at A Day in the Life on the Farm.
• Fig and Walnut Bread by Karen at Karen’s Kitchen Stories.
• Fig Date Walnut Bread by Sneha at Sneha's Recipe.
• Mixed Berry Almond Loaf by Namita at Ambrosia.
• Peanut Brittle Ring Bread by Sharanya at Sara’s Tasty Buds.
• Peanut Butter Breakfast Loaf by Sue at Palatable Pastime.
• Quick Almond Bread by Kalyani at Sizzling Tastebuds.
• Whole Grain Date Walnut Bread by Sona at Spill the Spices.

#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all our of lovely bread by following our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated after each event on the #BreadBakers home page.
We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient. If you are a food blogger and would like to join us, just send Stacy an email with your blog URL to foodlustpeoplelove@gmail.com.