Quarantine Cooking - Loaded Banana Bread 

How many people were like me and actually thought she could hear me telling her that her glasses were on the counter??

Viewers: FYI for those that didn’t know, you can freeze bananas in their peelings, until your ready to use them in baking, smoothies, etc., the peels will get dark brown, but the bananas themselves stay exactly as when you put them in the freezer.

I just want to say to all the rude people making comments about Teresa , Paula cant do this without her and its because of her that we get to see her on here cut the poor lady some slack she leaves her home everytime they have to film and its for us so please be kind

PLEASE DON’T STOP MAKING THESE VIDEOS! They have done my heart so good during this difficult time. I’ve missed you so much! 😘

Yes, I'm a black person and we cannot deny that this woman can cook. I hope they give her another cooking show.

It Drives me nuts when someone is putting the batter in the pan , and leave so much left in the bowl . I'm so glad you know the right way, lol

My name is Eddie, and I was so into the video, that when she said " here you go Eddie " and put the piece of Banana Bread on the counter, I could almost smell it, and I felt like she was talking just talking to me. Thank you Paula, it's my favorite. Love Ya!! Eddie.

I tried to tell her, her glasses were on the counter also, she just makes you feel like your right there with her.

How many people on here ....wish the could spend on day with this beautiful lady? I do ... love you Paula ♥️♥️😘👍👍I want to say hey Paula !!!!Your glasses are right on the counter sweetie 😮🤣♥️

Banana Bread is my husband’s favorite. Thank you SO much for showing us step-by-step in real-life with no editing. I’ve had the courage to try many of these quarantine recipes because of this. And they’ve all been a hit! You’re a blessing & I’m excited to order your baking cookbook! ❤️ from KY

Best SOUTHERN CUISINE CHEF on the planet.

I always toast the nuts before I use them in my recipes.....It really makes a difference. Thanks Paula, you are a doll.

Don't even need to watch the whole video before I hit the "LIKE" button! All I saw was Paula Deen and loaded banana bread and I already knew I liked it!!!

You are the bright spot in my day, thank you.

Paula trying to read her own recipe without her glasses. Priceless. I love you Paula!

Please keep these coming even when we come out of this crazy time.

Miss your shows a lot so love seeing you again! Would love to see some more casserole dishes.

I just found you on RU-vid. I sure have missed you. I absolutely think you are amazing. True southern lady. Love your receipes.

I wish People wouldn't call This a "New Normal" because as we all know this isnt a normal thing that we are dealing with. We need to all have Faith that Things will get better

I am cooking 3 meals a day for my 6'5" 250 pound son and husband! They have essential jobs. It has to be ready to go meals. My BEAUTY SHOP on our Homestead is closed so I am a fulltime homesteader. I Love it! Rhonda

I'm making this today, for the second time! It's SO good!!! I added pineapple and coconut to my first batch- it was deliciously tropical. TIP: I keep banana BABY FOOD in my pantry for when I need banana flavor in bread, muffins, smoothies, etc.

I simply adore you and wish I was lucky enough to be part of your family!

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1½ cups mashed ripe banana (about 4 medium bananas) ⅓ cup plain whole Greek yogurt ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans, divided ½ cup raisins Preheat oven 350F and bake it for 50 minutes.

To those who are "lazy" (like me) checking the link, here's the ingredients and directions from the link: Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1½ cups mashed ripe banana (about 4 medium bananas) ⅓ cup plain whole Greek yogurt ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans, divided ½ cup raisins ...

Paula, You are my medicine

Mrs. Paula, I cannot thank you enough for the cooking videos! I have been watching you since I was young and it has been such a comfort to me during this time to watch you! It's like watching a friend! ❤️

Thank you for helping us all keep busy while we have been quarantined. You have saved my sanity. You are such a fun person. Love the way you give us tips while your are cooking too. My husband is in heaven because I have been making so many of your recipes. We had Not your mama's banana pudding yesterday. I sent that recipe to all my girlfriends who said they were jealous because it looked so delicious. We dropped off a couple pieces of it to my mother in law who is in a senior citizen living community and who just loved it too. There was one lady who has been diagnosed with the Covid 19 virus. We are so scared that she might get this horrible virus too. She has dinner brought to her from the facility but NOT your mama's banana pudding. So happy to get to know you through your generosity of cooking for us and with us thru this horrible horrible time. It really has made my life something to look forward too. What will you be cooking tomorrow. I am also going to make your corn casserole. But today I am making the banana bread recipe. I am not a good cook. I wish I was. I am mostly known for burning food. Ha Ha. But now watching you cook I feel like I there is hope for me. Love Love Love you Paula. If we live thru this I plan to come to Charleston and eat at one of your resturants. I am 70 years old with a pacemaker and defibulator and a stent in my heart. I feel like if I get this virus I will be one of the ones who will die. You make like fun as it can be for now. God Bless and keep you safe for all of us.

I don’t care man, nobody’s a saint, this woman deserves to be forgiven. I miss her presence on TV.

Paula...bless your heart! I watched your video on the banana bread & you said to squeeze the banana in the peel, so when I made my guacamole dip the other day I gently squeezed & rolled my avocado on the counter and then cut it in half & scooped it out and it was sooooo easy to mix with the other ingredients! Just thought I’d share how your tip gave me an idea & it worked! God bless you!

Looks yummy! My banana bread recipe is called: Brown Sugar Banana bread it’s basically so easy no nuts or any strange ingredients. Mash 3 ripe bananas set aside- cream 1 stick salted butter with 1cup brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar add 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla mix well add mashed bananas Dry ingredients 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cups flour mix all combined don’t over mix. Pour into prepared bread pan greased floured. Bake 325* 1 hour until dark golden brown. You can add 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/2 chocolate chips if desired.

Sitting here eating corn casserole warm with a drizzle of honey with my mornin coffee watching y'all make this banana bread. I have a whole bag of bananas frozen in their skins that I suspect will end up on a plate later today! Thank y'all for sharin and please take care and be safe...

I was hooked till you put those darn raisins in the bowl. Looks great!!

Won’t you be my neighbour. Love the natural way you present your recipes.🤓

"...what's left in the bowl is a whole cookie!" I love you, Miss Paula! I'm so glad to to be able to still watch your videos on RU-vid. There is nobody like you, my dear! 💕

I loved how Paula was trying to read the recipe without her glasses. What a sweet lady. Can I come over?

Mrs. Paula Deen, I just wanted to say thank you for everything! I just love you and your shows. I'm starting my own youtube cooking show...LOL at the age of 44! Lord, help me! Anyway, I am inspired by your story and all you have accomplished! I appreciate all that you are doing to help during this challenging time. Of all the people in the world I'd love to sit and have a glass of tea with or just chitchat with, is you! Well that may never happen but I get to have the blessing of watching you here. Again, thanks and God bless!

Perfect timing for this recipe! I have bananas turning brown on my counter. Gotta make this bread!

"Where are my glasses?" ---- cannot stop staring at her glasses at the end of the counter top lol! Oh my goodness! Our dog is now barking at dust! We've renamed him 'Officer McBark'!

I am totally glued to your videos. I'm actually learning not to be afraid of cooking!! Thank-you so-so much for being there you mean allot to all of us!!

Paula this is the best banana bread, it was dangerously delicious with the walnuts and dried cherries, tried a slice warm with butter on it , oh my goodness.🤗 keep on cooking and God Bless You.

Good Morning Ms. Paula! Thanks for keeping us company and for all the wonderful ways you keep us entertained in your kitchen. Your recipes are always spot on and so delicious!! Stay safe and continue to be blessed. Hugs from SC

When I find over-ripe bananas at the store I buy them and mash them and put them in the freezer. They are perfect when I am ready to bake bread.

My grandpa is currently fighting for his life due to covid. Your videos help bring some joy and comfort during these tough times.

Will someone please hand Paula her glasses? They’re sitting to her left at the end of the counter! 🧐

It’s so great that your doing these quarantine video’s! Feels like being in the kitchen with you...thank you Paula, family and friend!

Thank you, Miss Paula! Stay safe.

If I had that kitchen I would set up a bed in the corner and never leave it. We southern girls love to cook and stuff our friends and family. Stay safe and best dishes.

I made this today with splenda instead of sugar. It was awesome, Thanks Paula!

I would really love some southern fried chicken the way the southern people make! Is it possible for you to do that? And maybe the things that go with it?

Love your recipes, could you please do your Pineapple upside-down biscuits Miss Paula

You are the best cook and the most friendly person. And you put on a whole show in 1 take and without a crew. ❤️

Love how this looks homey and not tv styled!!

I’ve made banana bread several, times during this quarantine-one of my favorite comfort foods. I mash my bananas in the peel also! So enjoying your videos Paula! 😀

Love your giggle. Southern women learn at an early age how to giggle cute. It's part of our charm.

I'm surprised Theresa didn't see the glasses at the edge of the counter. Poor Paula, you are not alone. I too am constantly asking myself where things are...like my glasses, the remote, the pill I almost took but couldn't find the bottle of water I had a minute ago...etc.

I used to watched Paula on TV all the time. I was brought up in Louisiana, but now live in Central Florida. Each time I watch Paula, it relaxes me of having the Southern comfort feeling of being home with the family. This only happens when someone with a true personality able to shine through. I am so glad I have found you on RU-vid. Love you, Paula! ❤️

THANK'S MS PAULA AS ALWAY'S ENJOYED WATCHING YOU...YAL HAVE BLESSED DAY & STAY SAFE EVERYBODY.....

I'll be making this in the morning with my second cup of coffee🍞☕️

I make banana split bread. Add mini chocolate chips, drained crushed pineapple, and maraschino cherries to the batter. Serve with a scoop of icecream and drizzle with chocolate sauce and add some whipped cream on top and top with another maraschino cherry.

She had me until rasins.

Paula I truly miss you on food network! It’s so good to see you healthy and well. You are the cookbook to my life 🥰

Love these videos Paula!! I have missed seeing you! Theresa.. speak up love,,, ignore the negative comments dear! Love y'all

Miss Paula, I prefer these videos MORE than the network shows. There is no skipping out on the 'How to' part on your RU-vid channel. I love how on here you get to show the not so easy skills of getting the batter into the pan, the spraying of the pan down. After making shows for so long it's easy to forget some of out here are still learning the basics. So keep up the RU-vid it's more helpful than a fast paced cooking show on some fancy network with too many commercials.

I made this recipe with a few minor adjustments. I used walnuts rather then pecans, chocolate chips rather then raisins, and sour cream rather then Greek yogurt. You talking about something so damn good, it’ll know your socks off?! Well this is it!

PAULA, YOUR GLASSES ARE TO YOUR LEFT 💋💋💋💋

I have always enjoyed watching you and miss your shows Paula. I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to see you again here on RU-vid! It feels like a family reunion! Hoping it continues, I've loved each and every single one you've done so far and can't wait for more! Bless your heart for thinking of all of us in this time of quarantine... Hugs honey!

Ms. Paula I just have to say thank you. I eat plant based and although I am not able to enjoy many of your recipes personally I have watched you from the beginning. You are so calming and grounding. I just appreciate you so much. My husband who was captain of a ship in Savannah met you and your husband several times many years ago and tells me you are as genuine and gracious in person as you are on television. Thank you for being you. Much love💛

Thank you for these videos they are the bright spot in my day.

Miss Paula your laugh makes my day everytime I hear it!!! Love you to pieces❤

Thank you Sweet Lady! I've been building a chicken coop hen house with my daughter that is a "McMansion" lol at 8 foot by 8 foot in size during this quarantine to stay busy! Orphington & Leghorn chicks to go in it. Us ladies can do anything we set our minds to do. Stay safe & much love from Texas! 💗

We warm our banana bread and then put on Butter Pecan Ice Cream. My recipe calls for Pecans. Freeze those old bananas in the peel. Take out and thaw a few minutes and then squash them by hand. Easy to do this bread. ✌🏻❤

As a Southern girl living in Europe...these videos are like therapy to me! Thank you Paula!

Love watching and trying some of the recipes. Feel like I’m in the kitchen with you only sad I don’t get a sample. Thank you Paula for doing this I have so enjoyed it. Hope you will continue after quarantine , love the casual feel of Just hanging out in your kitchen. God bless

That looks so good Paula. Im so glad to see you on you tube. Love you Paula and my husband says Teresa is one lucky dog to be getting leftovers from Paula Dean lol .

Ms. Deen, I just want to say I’m a forever fan. From the beginning of your television career in 2001 to today. Now that I have my own family, I try to cook with love as you do. you’ve been an inspiration in my kitchen for years. Thank you for the joy you bring. ❤

I love you and miss you on my tv set. You have the greatest sense of cooking and making everyone feel at ease. I’m glad I found you again. Thank you.

I was wanting to make banana bread! Glad this was today's recipe! I'm just loving these daily uploads. I think all of our dogs are gonna be in for a shock when life gets back to normal.

OH MY, I could listen to you all day, so relaxing to watch you bake for us, stay safe, hush those doggies...lol

I make this bread all the time, but love watching Paula make it!! Paula doesn't see her glasses on the counter, cause she couldn't see, LOL LOL She set her bowls right in front of them, lol. LOve this lady.😍❤

That's the best looking banana bread I've ever seen! I know where your glasses are Paula.😂 Stay safe, stay healthy!🐾❤

Thanks for keeping us company during quarantine :) Newfoundland, Canada

I really enjoy these "covid-19" cooking videos. They feel so comfy and personal. THANK YOU PAULA and to your gang with you. I really am enjoying this time cooking with you. Be well ❤🙏💐

Please keep the videos coming!!! I wish I could watch Paula make every single dish she cooks ☺️

Loving your youtube channel. Thank you for inviting us into your home and sharing some wonderful southern recipes. I have missed watching your show. Looking forward to more of quarantine cooking with Ms. Paula.

"Mmm hmmm, it's comin' tagetha y'all" 😍

When you asked who wants I piece, I actually said “YES!” out loud. Lol. And you betcha that I always add chocolate chips when I make banana bread! Thanks for posting!!!

I would like to see some strawberry recipes. I love to eat them just picked but am wondering if there are recipes besides short cake and jam?

I’m so happy I found you on RU-vid, Paula! I miss your show. Thank you!

We have always loved you Paula and family. You’ve made your dreams come true from hard, hard work! Keep on cause we love your recipes and I think best of all, your personality. I’m in eastern NC and u feel like family! U remind me of all my great aunts,. Bless you!

I wonder if we could make French Toast out of that? or the leftovers if there were any. Ha! Looks good Boo, might have to make some of that today.

Thank you for sharing Paula! I like to toast the banana bread and put peanut butter on it! Could you do a peach pie?

You got such a nice energy and vibe. Love your cooking.

You remind me of Mrs. Garrett on the Facts of Life.

Just made this and it is amazing!! Thank you!

I love how you are just so natural, you bring a smile to my face. I hadn't heard of putting sour cream or yogurt in before, I'm goin to try that!

I'm going to be making this for my grandson this week. He starts back to school on Wednesday and this would be a great treat for him.

Awesome! These daily videos make my day! Looks so good. I wish bananas didn't turn brown so quick though as I have them about daily...The cameraman seems nice and polite, and knows his "place." :) Glad the interaction with Theresa is more toned down and she's not telling Paula what to do. ;)

I love you so much Paula! I hope I get to watch you when this is all over too!

What a pleasant comfort to watch you during this crazy time. You make us feel like we're right there... and we want to say, "Your glasses are right there on the left side of the counter!" :)

Looks yummy! I like the addition of raisins and nuts. Thanks for sharing!!