Whole Wheat Banana Bread
Courtesy of Wheat Foods Council
 
Servings: 12
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 1 Hr.
What you need:
* 2 c. white whole wheat flour
* 3/4 tsp. baking soda
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 3/4 c. sugar
* 2 Tbsp. butter, softened
* 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
* 2 large eggs
* 1 1/2 c. mashed bananas (about 5 medium bananas) *
* 1/3 c. plain, non-fat yogurt
* 1 tsp. vanilla extract
* non-stick cooking spray

* Extra-ripe bananas or previously
frozen bananas can be used for a more intense banana flavor.
What to do:
1. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
2. Put sugar, butter and olive oil into a large bowl and beat with an electric mixture until well blended. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Add mashed bananas, yogurt and vanilla, then beat until well blended. Add flour mixture and beat at low speed just until blended.
3. Pour batter into a 9 x 4 x 4-in.
loaf pan, which has been generously greased (oil or nonstick cooking spray can be used) and floured to prevent sticking.
4. Bake at 350°F for 60 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Let stand in pan about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on wire cooling rack.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 200;   Total Fat: 5g;   Saturated Fat: 2g;   Cholesterol: 35mg;   Total Carbs: 35g;   Fiber: 3g;   Protein: 5g;   Sodium: 210mg;