2003 Makeover Banana Nut Bread

By boandozzy

One slice equals 266 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 280 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat.

Originally published as Makeover Banana Nut Bread in Light & Tasty April/May 2002, p20

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 medium)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla or rum extract
• 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes or until crumbly. Beat in egg, then egg white, beating well after each addition. Beat on high speed until light and fluffy. Stir in the bananas, applesauce, honey and extract. Combine the flours, baking soda and salt; gradually add to banana mixture just until moistened.

Pour into a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool. Yield: 1 loaf (10 slices).