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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (211g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 599
Calories from Fat 233		(38%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 25.9g	39%
	Saturated Fat 2.3g	11%
	Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 13.9g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 622mg		25%
Potassium 619mg		17%
Total Carbohydrate 90.9g		30%
	Dietary Fiber 9.3g	37%
	Sugars 46.5g
Protein 10.6g		21%
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Best Banana Bread

Recipe #134248 | 50 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Chef Sunshine
Aug 22, 2005

Bananas are one of America's favorite fruits. They help to strengthen the stomach lining and are good for soothing indigestion. Most banana bread recipes are saturated with butter and sugar. This one uses a small amount of canola oil instead - which is much better for your heart - and honey, which of course means lots of flavor. Don't use regular whole-wheat flour. It is too heavy for this recipe. Look for whole-wheat pastry flour instead.

SERVES 4 -6 , 1 loaf (change servings and units)

Ingredients

3 very ripe bananas
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons canola oil, plus a little more for oiling the loaf pan
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions

1
Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a loaf pan.
2
Mash the bananas and mix with the honey, canola oil and vanilla extract.
3
Stir together the whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda and salt. Add the nuts.
4
Blend the two mixtures and spoon into a lightly oiled loaf pan. Bake for 40 minutes, or until center is set.

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From: 1015092

On Sep 19, 2009

Love the simple ingredients! This is a good basic recipe. I didn't have pastry flour so I did half whole wheat + half all purpose. It still rose nicely and has a nice texture. I will be making this again!

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From: knittingchocolatier

On Sep 16, 2009

This is the best banana recipe I've tried yet. What a bonus that it uses ww pastry flour and honey, so I don't have to try to substitute! I baked for 45 min. but it could have used an extra 5 or so, I'll have to remember for next time. I did lay a piece of foil across the top after 35 min. so the top wouldn't get any darker. My 17 month old adores this. Thank you very much!

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From: Bebinka

On Oct 30, 2005

Great recipe! Easy to make, using the simplest ingredients, and very tasty. I used sunflower oil instead of canola and it worked just fine. A delicious treat for unexpected guests or last minute get-togethers. Thank you.

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From: melting pot

On Sep 13, 2005

Lovely. I added 1 cup diced strawberries so I think I should have decreased the amount of honey. I already only added 3/4 cup but maybe 1/2 cup would be better suited to my taste. Otherwise, lovely texture- light, not too moist not too dry just right! Thankyou!

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