SUSAN’S
BANANA BREAD
from a friends kitchen comes a nice healthy version of a comfort food classic
YIELD
1 standard loaf
Bakes in:
45 – 50 min
Temp:
350 F°
Good For:
any day
Inroduction
About this Recipe
This recipe was adapted from my friend Susan’s kitchen. It’s both the healthiest and for me, the tastiest of many banana bread recipes I use.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour or 3/4 cup White and 3/4 cup whole wheat (my preference)
- 1/4 cup wheat germ or 2 rounded tablespoons of oat bran
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 bananas)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup oil (olive, canola or corn)
- 3/4 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) optional
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Sift together dry ingredients.
Step 2
Stir together wet ingredients.
Step 3
Fold dry into wet, gently until thouroughly blended. DON’T BEAT.
Step 4
Prepare loaf pan with a light coating of oil. Pour in batter.
Step 5
Place in preheated oven. Test with a toothpick to check if it’s done.
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