Maple Walnut Banana Bread

By Sarah-Lyn

Loaded with banana flavor and just the right hint of maple, this old-fashioned walnut-topped loaf is easy to prepare and tastes wonderful warm from the oven. "I sent a loaf of this bread to work with my husband, and his co-workers loved it," relates Amy Hawk of Seabrook, New Jersey.

Ingredients

• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup mashed ripe banana (2 to 3 medium)
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
• 1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine the eggs, bananas, butter, milk and flavoring; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Spoon into an 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf.



Nutritional Analysis: One slice equals 197 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 184 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.