How to Make Delicious Whole Wheat Banana Bread

An old favorite updated to a healthier version! The use of whole-wheat flour and sugar substitute makes it a much-improved alternative for a diabetic.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 c. flour
• 1 c. whole-wheat flour
• 1/2 t. baking soda
• 11/2 t. baking powder
• 1/4 t. salt
• 5 T. butter-softened
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 5 large bananas
• 1 t. lemon juice OR 1 t vanilla
• 1/2 c. sugar (or equivalent sugar substitute)
• 1 c. pecan or walnut pieces

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 1/2 by 5 1/2-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, use a whisk to thoroughly blend all dry ingredients (excluding nuts). Set aside.

2. In a second bowl mix until well blended and smooth, eggs, butter, buttermilk and bananas. Add about 1/3 of the dry ingredients, mixing well, repeat until all dry ingredients are incorporated. Fold in nuts.
   If you happen to have walnut or pecan halves use them to decorate the top of the loaf. Sprinkle with additional sugar if desired.

3. Pour into pan and bake about 1 hour and 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

[MidniteWriter]

on 6/22/2008 I love banana bread. I'm keeping this recipe, thank you!

[Isolde]

on 6/22/2008 this sounds so delicious! Thanks for the great recipe!