I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S REDUCED-FAT WHOLE WHEAT BANANA BREAD

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I Can't Believe It's Reduced-Fat Whole Wheat Banana Bread image

Moist and delicious banana bread that doesn't taste low-fat! A healthier way to prepare an old favorite. This recipe makes two large loaves. Freezes well. I recommend using a blender or food processor to chop the walnuts (they should still be a little chunky, not quite as fine as sand) as well as to mash the bananas (puree until there are still a few small chunks left).

Provided by Whats Cooking

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup brown sugar or 1/2 cup honey
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup water, hot
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
2 teaspoons cinnamon
5 ripe bananas, mashed (or be lightly pureed)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, thoroughly combine oil, vanilla, honey and applesauce together.
  • Add eggs, and beat well.
  • Stir in mashed bananas.
  • Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, sugar, nutmeg and salt, stirring gently to combine ingredients.
  • Add baking soda to hot water, stir to mix, and then add to batter. Blend in chopped nuts. Stir just until smooth.
  • Pour batter into two greased standard-sized loaf pans.
  • Bake for 60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool on cooling rack for at least 1 hour before serving. Whatever you don't eat can be refrigerated or frozen and will keep for quite a while.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 276.5, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 11.1, Protein 5.8

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