Whole Wheat Banana Bread

From the Registered Dietitians and Chefs of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Banana bread, with a few adjustments to increase fiber and reduce sugar, is very versatile. Enjoy a slice in lieu of bread, alone as a dessert or spread with peanut butter, for a filling snack.

Recipe Yields: 12 servings (1 loaf, 12 slices per loaf)

Ingredients

•  1 ¼ cup ripe, mashed bananas
•  1 whole large egg
•  ¼ cup applesauce
•  ½ cup sugar
•  ½ cup brown sugar
•  2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
•  1 tablespoon baking powder
•  ½ teaspoon salt
•  Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.  Grease a loaf pan using non-stick cooking spray.
3.  In a medium bowl, mix together banana, egg, applesauce, sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
4.  In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5.  Add dry ingredients into wet, stirring until just combined. Pour batter into loaf pan.
6.  Bake for 65-75 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle of bread.

Nutrition Facts

Recipe Yields: 12 servings (1 loaf, 12 slices per loaf)