Banana-nut bread

Banana-nut bread

Ingredients/Components

• sugar
• eggs - 4 item
• vanilla extract - 2 tsp
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• baking powder - 1/2 tsp
• baking soda - 2 tsp
• vegetable oil - 2/3 c
• all-purpose flour
• whole-wheat flour
• coarsely chopped walnuts - 1/3 c
• mashed bananas about 5 medium - 2 c
• Grease bottoms only of 2 loaf pans, 9 x 5 x 3 or 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inches

How to make banana-nut bread:

Heat oven to 350°. Grease bottoms only of 2 loaf pans, 9 x 5 x 3 or 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inches.

Beat all ingredients on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl frequently 45 seconds. Pour into pans. Bake until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; loosen sides of loaves and remove from pans. Cool completely before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days. Freeze for longer storage. Makes 2 loaves, 18 slices per loaf.Tips: Bread freezes well.

Slice bread before freezing; remove only amount needed at one time.

Recipe may be halved.

Extra bananas on hand? Mash and freeze in 1-cup portions. To use, thaw gently in microwave oven and use immediately after thawing.

Recipe categories: < 4 hours, Breads, Healthy.