
Lower-Sugar Banana Bread Recipe
SERVES
Makes 1 loafPREP TIME
10 minCOOK TIME
55 minIngredients
2 medium, quite ripe bananas
½ cup organic sugar
⅓ cup mild extra virgin olive oil or safflower oil
1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
½ cup rolled oats (do not use quick oats)
2 eggs
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Pinch of salt
½ cup of ground walnuts (optional)
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a standard bread pan.
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Combine all ingredients except walnuts, if using, in a food processor until smooth. Fold in walnuts.
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Pour batter into pan and spread top with a spatula.
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Bake for 55-60 minutes, until top is golden brown.
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Cool at least 20 minutes before removing from bread pan.
