Banana Bread
#31227 - 12/10/03 07:41 PM
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Shanna
Reged: 11/15/03
Posts: 471
Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA
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I posted this for Ruthie in the diet forum ... here is a copy of my post to her:
Ruchie: Here is how I make my banana bread -- keep in mind that i can eat wheat and oats... i also use two eggs b/c two eggs in a huge loaf of bread doesn't affect me... yes, i use sugar.
1 1/2 c whole wheat flour
1 heaping cup quick oats
1/4 c + 2 T brown sugar
1/4 c + 2 T white sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
MIX WELL!
2 large or 3 medium bananas, well mashed
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil (I use colavita)
1/2 c applesauce
2 large eggs
1 T vanilla
MIX WELL!
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients until well combined.
Mix in 1/2 to 1 c of chopped pecans.
Pour into 9 x 5 loaf pan thinly coated w/ extra virgin olive oil cooking spray.
Spread a thin layer of quick oats on top of the batter.
Cook at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until a cooking scewer or knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Allow to cool for at lease an hour before cutting!
I usually freeze half of it and bring it out after I have devoured the first half (which I keep in the fridge). I store each 1/2's of the loaf in ziplock freezer bags.
Tastes good toasted... you can top it with rice/soy butter and even some cinnamon and sugar if you want. )
I hope you like this... I have been eating it every day for over a year, lol.
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Taste Test
#33738 - 12/26/03 12:11 PM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
Posts: 5918
Loc: Northwest Washington State
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This is really incredible bread, Shanna. The first time I made it, I used white flour and walnuts (I had no pecans). My hubby ate it all (except for one slice that I hoarded), then asked for more. I just made a second batch and doubled it -- but this time I used whole wheat flour and raisins (I was totally out of nuts) -- oh, and I also ran out of oatmeal.
We had a taste test, using the one slice of the first batch that I hoarded. The results are mixed; we disagreed completely. He's just WRONG, that's all!
It's not a fair taste test, though, to be fair, because my hubby hates nuts. However, while I don't think it makes any difference in the taste between the white flour and the whole wheat, I do think it needs the nuts, and pecans are sweeter than walnuts, so I'm gonna go for the pecans next time. Don will have to suffer.
Thanks!
Bev
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thanks!
#33813 - 12/27/03 12:16 AM
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Shanna
Reged: 11/15/03
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Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA
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I am really glad you like the bread!
I think it's great that you play around w/ recipes -- i like to do the same thing. Especially if I am fresh out of something.  )
Happy Eating 
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If you are able to eat Chocolate...try chocolate chips in it.
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Thanks Nurturing,
About those chocolate chips -- BarbaraS posted her banana bread recipe that contains chocolate chips. Sounds yummy also.
The whole subject is surprising to me because I don't usually like banana bread!
And Shanna -- welcome back! -- Where have you been?!? We missed you.
Bev.
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I moved to another city and am preparing to study abroad -- so I have been really busy! Plus, the internet isn't as easily accessible as it used to be...
Do you guys like coconut and chocolate chips in banana bread?
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Studying Abroad!
#33859 - 12/27/03 12:14 PM
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Bevvy
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Loc: Northwest Washington State
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Never tried coconut and chocolate chips in banana bread. Not real crazy about coconut (EW), but I'd never say no to chocolate chips (say, maybe THERE's a clue, eh?!?)
As I mentioned, I ain't real crazy 'bout banana bread, so I'm leaving it all for Don -- he LOVES it! I'm gonna make Heather's Lemon Glazed Sticky Bread today. YUM!
When you "study abroad" (Spain?), you'll stay in touch, won'tcha? Huh? 
Bev
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But wouldn't that add too much fat? Where will you be studying, and what are you studying?
Joan
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Yes, it would add lots of fat - both coconut and solid chocolate are high fat. You could probably add a total of 1/4 cup of either one (or both combined) and be okay, but I wouldn't add more...
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I loved this recipe. Made yesterday and my husband and I are almost through the loaf! Yummy!!
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