WHOLE WHEAT BANANA BREAD

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"A hint of orange livens up this moist and nutty banana bread," says Kathy Merrick from Hammond, Indiana. "I've taken loaves to potluck suppers and they are always a hit." She suggests trying a slice for breakfast or as a sensibly scrumptious snack.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves (10 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned (about 1-1/2 cups)
2 medium ripe banana
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a food processor or blender, process the oranges, bananas, sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans., Pour into two 8x4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.