Thursday, January 17, 2013

Applesauce Banana Bread-low in fat but high in fiber and flavor!


Tip: If you are not ready to use bananas when they are ripe and turning brown, put them in the freezer still in the peels.  When ready to use, heat in microwave for 1-2 minutes.  They are a different consistency but are perfect for baking.

Applesauce Banana Bread
                                                       from Maureen Clegg

1/3 c oil                                              2 c whole wheat flour
3/4 c sugar or 1/2 c honey                 1/2 t soda
2 eggs                                                 1/2 t salt
1/2 c applesauce                                 1 t baking powder
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed        
1/4 c buttermilk                                   

Cream oil, honey or sugar, and eggs.  Add applesauce and bananas to mixture and blend well.  Add milk, dry ingredients,  and mix just until moistened.  Pour into lightly greased loaf pans.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 min. 
Yield: 1- 4" x 8 1/2" loaf or 2-  3" x 5 3/4" loaves

Optional: add 1/2 c chopped nuts, 1/2 c raisins to batter

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