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Banana Walnut Bread

A tasty and healthy banana bread. This bread has potassium and fiber from the bananas, omega-3 fatty acids from the walnuts, and no cholesterol!

Ingredients:
1-1/3 cup flour
1/2 cup Splenda Granular
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1-1/4 cups mashed bananas (approx. 3 large bananas)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/3 cup reduced fat buttermilk
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped walnuts*

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9X5 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

Blend the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.

Mash Bananas. Add oil, buttermilk and vanilla to the mashed bananas. Mix well. Pour banana mixture into dry ingredients. Stir until just mixed. Add chopped walnuts. Stir until just mixed. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake 45-55 minutes or until rich brown and the center is set.

Note: *Black walnuts can be used to create a uniquely flavored banana bread.

Makes 1 loaf; 8 servings.

Nutrition information per serving (1 slice): Calories 160, Total Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0g, Sodium 210mg, Total Carbohydrate 24g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 6g, Protein 4g
Exchanges Per Serving: 1 fat, 1 starch, 3/4 fruit

See also:
Fig Banana Smoothie
Banana Nut Bread
5 Minute Banana Split
Banana Sundae Cookies
Bananas in Caramel Sauce
Island Grilled Bananas
Chocolate-Covered Bananas

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