BANANA BREAD - LIGHTENED UP - SPELT & VEGAN

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Banana Bread - Lightened up - Spelt & Vegan image

Another adaptation from Vegan a Go Go. I changed this to spelt flour, just personal preference and a little more protein. I also halved the amount of oil and used some applesauce to save on some calories.

Provided by magpie diner

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ripe bananas
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup canola oil (or any light oil)
1/4 cup applesauce
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dates, chopped
1 1/2 cups spelt flour
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl mash up the bananas and then mix in the lemon juice, oil, applesauce, sugar and dates.
  • In a larger bowl stir together the flour, oat bran, sea salt, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Add the wet mixture to the dry and mix gently until "just" mixed.
  • Spoon into a lightly oiled loaf pan and bake for 40-50 minutes (do the toothpick test to be sure).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 199.9, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 19.1, Protein 1.4

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