Makeover Banana Nut Bread |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This slimmed down version of the classic uses unsweetened applesauce instead of butter. The amount of sugar is also decreased, too, by adding a little honey and using more banana. No one will ever guess this bread is low in fat. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter, softened |
3/4 cup sugar |
1 egg |
1 egg white |
2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 medium) |
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce |
1/4 cup honey |
1 teaspoon vanilla or rum extract |
1-1/3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2/3 cup king arthur premium 100% whole wheat flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes or until crumbly. Beat in egg, then egg white, beating well after each addition. Beat on high speed until light and fluffy. Stir in the bananas, applesauce, honey and extract. Combine the flours, baking soda and salt; gradually add to banana mixture just until moistened.
2. Pour into a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool. Yield: 1 loaf (10 slices).
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