Welcome readers to my first post!
Super Healthy Banana Bread
It's not easy to find a satisfying, healthy snack that won't add to your curves. Something that still has flavour that the whole family will enjoy. My kids love to find this afternoon delight in their lunch-bag.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 65 minutes
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour or Nutri-blend flour
1 cup oats (quick or regular)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tbs canola oil
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
3-4 medium very ripe (black) bananas, mashed
Add in's - 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips, coconut or nuts of choice (optional)
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder salt and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
Add oil, buttermilk, egg and vanilla, then fold in mashed banana and add in (if desired).Empty batter in to an 8 1/2 inch x 4 1/2 inch loaf tin sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and bake for 50 minutes to an 1 hour.
Makes 12 slices
Per Slice: Calories 176, Calories from Fat 33, Total Fat 3.6g (sat 0.6g), Cholesterol 18mg, Sodium 115mg, Carbohydrate 31.5g, Fiber 3.2g, Protein 4.3g
I like that it has 3.2g of fiber/slice! Have to try this...
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