WHOLESOME BANANA BREAD

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"In an effort to make more healthy homemade breakfasts, I cut a lot of fat out of my regular banana bread recipe," writes Sarah Bialock, Yuma, Arizona. "This bread turns out so moist and delicious, you won't believe it's light!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 mini loaves (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Beat in the banana, applesauce and vanilla. Combine the remaining ingredients; add to creamed mixture., Transfer to two 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges