BANANA DATE BREAD

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A great banana bread that uses the least amount of oil I've seen compared to some other banana bread recipes. Tastes great all by itself or add a little butter or cream cheese to make it even better. Leave the dates and/or nuts out if that's not your thing.

Provided by Marc R.

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 Loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 bananas)
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the oil and sugar.
  • Add the egg and mix well.
  • In a medium sized bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In another bowl, combine the bananas, water and vanilla extract.
  • Add banana mixture to the oil and sugar mixture alternately with the flour mixture, combining well after each addition.
  • Stir in dates and nuts (if desired).
  • Turn mixture into a greased and floured 9" x 5" loaf pan.
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes then remove from pan and let cool on wire rack before slicing.

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