We are all looking for more ways to get whole grains into our diet, right? But with all the hype of low carb diets and such, bread is often the first thing cut. Personally, I can’t do it; so I opt for the whole grain variety. There are so many different varieties of whole grain bread out there these days. Everything from English Muffins to bread to tortillas.
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You can even get whole grains in some of your sweeter treats, like this banana bread. I used white whole wheat flour and apple sauce so it is packed with nutrition. The new dietary guidelines recommend 6 servings of grain products each day, with half of those coming from whole grains (breads, cereals, quinoa brown rice etc.). So it is nice when you can sneak them in and no one even knows about it!
Whole Grain Banana Bread
Banana bread packed with the goodness of whole grains
Ingredients
- 2 cups over ripe bananas, , mashed (4 or 5 bananas)
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 Tbls milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl mix together mashed bananas, oil, applesauce, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add flour mixture to the banana mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 60 to 75 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Remove from oven, and let set for 10 minutes before removing bread from the pan. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Adapted from King Arthur Flour
Nutrition Information
Yield
10Serving Size
10 ServingsAmount Per Serving Calories 279Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 43mgSodium 320mgCarbohydrates 46gFiber 4gSugar 21gProtein 7g
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sean
Friday 27th of September 2013
We eat cereal frequently, so that helps
Melinda
Friday 27th of September 2013
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Melinda
Friday 27th of September 2013
I try to swap out wheat flour in recipes that all for white flour. I also only buy whole grain breads and cereals.
Madeline
Saturday 21st of September 2013
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Madeline
Saturday 21st of September 2013
I like to make chocolate chip muffins with whole wheat flour. So delicious! And I eat old-fashioned oatmeal every morning.