Whole-Grain Banana Bread

By hmorris31

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
Calories: 285
Fat: 8g
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 49g
Fiber: 4g

Ingredients

• 1/4 Cup plus 2 Tbsp wheat germ
• 1/2 Cup (1 stick) unsalted light butter, softened
• 1 Cup sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 3 Medium bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
• 1 Tsp vanilla
• 1 Cup flour
• 1 Cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 Tsp baking soda
• 1/2 Tsp salt
• 1/2 Cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Spray 1 quart casserole, souffle dish or other high sided baking pan with non-stick cooking spray
Sprinkle dish with 2 Tbsp wheat germ
Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer until fluffy
Add eggs, one at a time; beat until blended
Add bananas and vanilla; beat until smooth
Gradually stir in flours, remaining 1/4 cup wheat germ, baking soda, and salt
Stir in nuts, if desired
Pour in prepared dish, place in slow cooker
Cover; cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high 2-3 hours or until edges begin to brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean
Remove dish from slow cooker
Cool on wire rack about 10 minutes
Remove bread from dish, cool completely on wire rack