Bake and Share: Banana Bread

Whether it’s no sugar for Lent, a continued commitment to a New Year’s resolution or an attempt at a calmer playgroup, everyone could use a yummy recipe that won’t leave you with regret. This banana bread recipe has no sugar and is made with whole wheat flour, and is still a crowd pleaser- honest. It’s from Super Baby Food, by Ruth Yaron.

Preheat oven to 350˚ F.

Mix wet ingredients:

1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (the riper the better)

1/4 cup oil

1/2 cup honey

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 eggs beaten

In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients:

2 cups whole wheat flour

(if you don’t use this often keep it in the refrigerator)

1/2 cup wheat germ

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons baking powder

Combine dry into wet, then fold in:

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Bake in greased loaf pan for 50-60 minutes.

Cool, wrap, throw on a gift tag and make a neighbor very happy. But be warned, it makes your house smell fabulous so you might want to bake up two.