Monday, February 10, 2014

Lowfat Banana and Fruit Bread


In this crazy world we live in where there's so much emphasis on being thin and young and...  I like to focus my attention on being healthy.  I try to walk and exercise, because I like being outside and moving.  I feel better when I've had a morning walk to clear my head, had time to pray and remember what's important in life.

What's this got to do with Banana Bread?  Well, here's a healthy recipe that I've been making and enjoying for years as a breakfast.  I'm a teacher, so my day starts very early and I don't usually like to eat before I leave my house around 6 am.  I take one of these slices with me and eat mid-morning.   It looks like a complicated recipe with a lot of ingredients, but it's not.  It makes 4-5 small loaves and freezes beautifully.

Lowfat Banana and Fruit Bread

2-3 bananas
2 eggs
2 T oil
1 C buttermilk (can be made with 1T vinegar in a cup of milk and let to curdle)
3 T molasses
2 T honey
1/2 C wheat or oat bran
1 1/2 C white flour
1/2 C wheat flour
1/2 C oats
1-2 t flax seeds
2 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
2 t cinnamon
1/2 t ginger
1/4 t nutmeg
1 C chopped dried fruit (craisins, apricots, figs, dates, cherries)
1/2 C chopped walnuts or almonds

Blend all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.  The batter should be sticky, not runny, add a little extra flour if necessary.

Pour into 4 or 5 greased mini loaf pans.  Bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes until nicely browned.  Test with a toothpick to make sure they're baked through.

I cut the loaves into 4 sections.  My guess is that they are between 100 and 150 calories.  This is loaded with "good for you" ingredients, protein, fiber, flax seeds...

What are your tips for being healthy??

2 comments:

  1. Hi Maria,
    Just made this bread. It turned out really nice and tastes great. I think this is something I'll be making regularly. Thank for the recipe.

    Debbie

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    1. Hi, Thanks for letting me know that it worked for you. I'm glad you liked it. Bon Appetit,
      Maria

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