Sunday, January 3, 2010

"Healthy" Banana Bread


If you are in the mood for a healthy version of banana bread, this recipe can't be beat. The calorie, fat, & fiber contents are given below so it is easy to incorporate into a weight watchers diet program.
3 very ripe bananas
1/2 cup honey
3 tbsp. canola oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour pastry flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Heat oven to 350. Oil loaf pan lightly. Mash bananas and mix with honey, oil, & vanilla. In a separate bowl, stir in flour, baking soda, & salt. Blend mixtures and add nuts. Spoon into pan. Bake for 40 minutes. Serves 12 (calories 200, fat 8gm., fiber 3 gm.).

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