Banana Wheat Bread

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 04, 2004

I used 4 bananas for this recipe and made muffins, baking for 20-25 minutes. I added walnuts, chocolate chips and raisins separately to some of the muffins and left a few plain (I liked the ones with raisins best). I didn't have wheat germ but added some applesauce (between 1/4-1/2 cup) to help alleviate the dryness. A very tasty recipe.

—Z

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 19, 2011

For me this bread was a bit dry and bland (and I was careful not to over-handle the dough). I used 4 big bananas and added 1 tsp cinnamon and some nutmeg. Next time I might add some brown sugar or chocolate chips, and use more bananas (the good bites are the ones that have little sweet chunks of banana); applesauce might also help. It also might need to be covered at least half of the time it's in the oven - the top of mine started to burn at 35 minutes (I live at high altitude. Ugh). I'll definitely try it again with these modifications.

—mjvickers

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Sep 26, 2003

This is a great recipe. Very flavorful and moist. I can hardly tell that there's whole wheat flour in there! Tastes great for breakfast with some peanut butter on top. I've made 6 mini loaves already- I always have a bunch of overripe bananas.

—CMCOSTAIN

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Apr 11, 2003

Hard to believe there's no sugar in this recipe. The only change I would make is to add more bananas. Otherwise, it really went over well in our household. I'll definitely make this one again.

—SPELTRONG

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Jan 04, 2004

My husband really likes this bread. It is quite easy to make since there is no rise time or yeast in the recipe. I do not consider this a dessert bread since it is not very sweet. I found it a tad dry. I also took my bread out of the oven at 55 minutes and it was a little overdone on the edges. Definitely check your bread loaf for doneness frequently after 45 minutes. I added sunflower seeds and chopped walnuts and that was very good.

—VEGGIRL1

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Sep 26, 2003

Very tasty - buy extra bananas when they are on special so you can make this bread. I've made this three times and adding extra bananas helps with the dryness, but then, so does spreading the warm bread with a little peanut butter! :) Bottom line: an easy, healthy recipe that's ideal for a mom-to-be like me. I may try freezing my next loaf so I have some ready when I get home from the hospital!

—birdseye

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Jan 25, 2004

Excellent recipe. A good, dense, moist texture. I used four small bananas and substituted unsweetened applesauce for the oil. It was a hit with my family.

—MARY K

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Apr 11, 2003

I made muffins instead of bread, and they turned out great! I loved them plain and in milk. I think I will try more bananas next time, to soften them.

—MAINEPOTATO

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Nutrition

Calories
232 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
34.6 g
11%

Cholesterol
35 mg
12%

Fat
9.7 g
15%

Fiber
4 g
16%

Protein
5.1 g
10%

Sodium
313 mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Banana Wheat Bread

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 232
Calories from Fat: 87

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.7g 15 %
Saturated Fat 1.3g 6 %
Cholesterol 35mg 12 %
Sodium 313mg 13 %
Potassium 242mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 34.6g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 4g 16 %
Protein 5.1g 10 %
** Sugars 15.4g
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C 4 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 13 %
Thiamin 19 %
Niacin 22 %
Vitamin B6 14 %
Magnesium 17 %
Folate 15 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.