Whole Wheat Banana Bread

SUBMITTED BY: Kathy Merrick PHOTO BY: Sandy G.

"'A hint of orange livens up this moist and nutty banana bread,' says Kathy Merrick from Hammond, Indiana. 'I've taken loaves to potluck suppers and they are always a hit.' She suggests trying a slice for breakfast or as a sensibly scrumptious snack."

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	45 Min
READY IN	1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 medium ripe bananas
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a food processor or blender, process the oranges, bananas, sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans.
Pour into two 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pans coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

FOOTNOTE

Nutritional Analysis: 1 slice equals 154 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 99 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.