WINTER SQUASH BANANA BREAD

Winter Squash Banana Bread image

"I modified my usual recipe when I couldn't find any zucchini at the grocery store," relates Violet Rundels of Waverly, Ohio. "I used cooked squash from the freezer section instead, along with bananas. My family loves this bread."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup frozen cooked winter squash, thawed
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, allspice, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, oil and vanilla; add squash and bananas. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts. , Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 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 192 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.