Bran-ana Nut Mini-Loaves

By dette

Wonderfully moistk, this fiber-rich banana bread is loaded with the great taste of fresh banans. My favorite way to bake this batter is to create two mini-loaves so I can use one and freeze the other. If you prefer to make one large loaf, ake the batter in a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan at 350 for 50-60 minutes,

Ingredients

• 1 c. mashed banana (about 2 medium bananas)
• 1 c. unsweetened shredded bran cereal
• 1/4 c, low-fat buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 1 tbsp molasses
• ]1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup white shole-wheat flour
• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/4 c. granulated no-calorie sweetener (or 6 packets)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

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

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

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

Spoon batter into prepared loaf pans.

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

Remove from oven and elt cool in pans for 10 mninutes. Remove loaves from pans and allow to cool completely before cutting.

Just because something is made with fruit doesn't mean it's better for you. One pice of Starbucks' Banana Nut Loaf packs 490 calories and more sugar and carbs than their Double Iced Cinnamon Roll.

Calories 120; carb 19g; sugars 12g; total fat 4.5g; sat fat 1g; rotein 3.5g' fiber 4g; chol 0mg; sodium 210mg; Food Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat Carb Choices: 1 Weight Watchers Plus Points Comparison: 3