Banana Bread
Our take on the classic banana bread uses equal parts AP and whole wheat flour to add a bit more fibre and nutrients without sacrificing the flavour.
- Cook Time:
- 60 min
Ingredients
- ¼ cup ( 60 mL ) butter, softened
- ¾ cup ( 175 mL ) sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ⅓ cup ( 75 mL ) plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 tsp ( 5 mL ) vanilla
- 1 cup ( 250 mL ) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ( 250 mL ) whole wheat flour
- ¾ tsp ( 4 mL ) baking soda
- ¼ tsp ( 1.25 mL ) salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Spray to coat an 8 ½ x 4 ½-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, cream butter. Gradually add in sugar to form a smooth mixture; add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add bananas, yogurt, and vanilla; beat until just combined.
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In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt; add to banana mixture; stir just until moist. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.
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Makes 1 loaf (14 slices).