2006 Whole Wheat Banana Bread

By boandozzy

1 slice equals 154 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 99 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. Originally published as Whole Wheat Banana Bread in Light & Tasty February/March 2005, p43

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned (about 1-1/2 cups)
• 2 medium ripe banana
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a food processor or blender, process the oranges, bananas, sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans.

Pour into two 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
Yield: 2 loaves (10 slices each).