Best Health Loaf Recipes

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Provided by Derf2440

Time 1h

Yield 14 slices

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed banana
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

Mix together flour, coconut, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
Combine banana, oil and honey.
Stir into flour mixture quickly but gently until just combined.
Do not overmix (Batter will be rough or lumpy and stiff).
Spread batter evenly in a lightly greased 8 x 4 inch loaf pan.
Bake in 350 degree oven 45 to 50 minutes until tester inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pan 10 minutes, turn out of pan and cool completely on rack.
Wrap in waxed paper and store overnight before slicing.
If keeping for longer than 2 days, refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.5, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 181.5, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4, Protein 2

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Provided by JustJanS

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup coconut, dried shredded unsweetened
3/4 cup raw sugar
1 cup bran cereal
250 g dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup self raising flour
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 1/2 cups skim milk

Steps:

Preheat oven to moderate 180c.
Grease loaf tin.
Combine all ingredients mixing well.
Bake for about one hour then test in five minute intervals until a skewer inserted into the loaf comes out clean.
Remove from tin and cool on a wire rack.
Serve buttered if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.5, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 23.1, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 24.1, Protein 5.1