Marlene's Bran-ana Nut Mini-Loaves

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium bananas)
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded bran cereal
• 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup white whole-wheat flour
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated no-calorie sweetener (or 6 packets)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray two small loaf pans with non-stick baking spray (or preheat oven to 350 degrees for one large loaf).

2. In a medium bowl, stir together the first 7 ingredients (banana through vanilla extract) Set aside for at least 5 minutes to soften bran.

3. In a large bowl, combine both flours, no-calorie sweetener, baking soda, baking powder, and pecans. Stir. Make a well in the center and add the banana mixture. Using a large spoon, stir just until the dry ingredients are incorporated.

4. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pans.

5. Bake for 30 minutes or until center springs back when lightly touched.

6. Remove from oven and let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove loaves from pans and allow to cool completely before cutting.