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Shanna's Banana Bread
(Makes 1 loaf) This scrumptious bread is from Shanna on the IBS message boards, although I adpated it slightly to suit my tastes. Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour (use more all-purpose if whole wheat is a problem for you) 1 heaping cup quick oats 6 Tablespoons brown sugar 6 Tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large bananas or 3 medium bananas, well mashed (I've used only 2 medium and it still came out great) 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 4 egg whites or 1/2 cup Egg Beaters 1 Tablespoon vanilla 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts additional quick oats, for sprinkling 1. Combine flour, oats, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; mix well. 2. In another bowl, combine mashed bananas, oil, applesauce, egg whites, and vanilla; mix well. 3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients until well combined. 4. Mix in chopped nuts. 5. Pour into 9 x 5 loaf pan thinly coated with cooking spray. 6. Sprinkle a thin layer of quick oats on top of the batter. 7. Cook at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until a cooking skewer or knife inserted in center comes out clean. 8. Allow to cool for at least an hour before cutting. |