Coach Nicole's Whole-Wheat Banana Nut Bread
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- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup pecans, chopped2 Tbsp flaxseeds, whole or ground (your choice)1/2 cup chocolate chips, optional (not included in nutrition facts)1 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, softened2 large eggs3 mashed ripe banana1/3 cup fat-free Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla1 teaspoon vanilla extractCooking spray or oil to grease pan
Preheat oven to 350°.
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, flaxseed, nuts, and chocolate chips (if using), stirring with a whisk.
Use a mixer on medium speed or a food processor (my choice) to combine ingredients for the next steps:
Blend sugar and butter until well blended (about 1 minute). Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add banana, yogurt, and vanilla; beat until blended.
Pour wet mixture over flour mixture; beat at low speed or by hand just until moist.
Spoon batter into a loaf pan coated with cooking spray or oil. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 10 minutes or more before serving.
Serving Size: Makes 1 loaf, cut into 12 slices. One slice per serving.
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, flaxseed, nuts, and chocolate chips (if using), stirring with a whisk.
Use a mixer on medium speed or a food processor (my choice) to combine ingredients for the next steps:
Blend sugar and butter until well blended (about 1 minute). Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add banana, yogurt, and vanilla; beat until blended.
Pour wet mixture over flour mixture; beat at low speed or by hand just until moist.
Spoon batter into a loaf pan coated with cooking spray or oil. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 10 minutes or more before serving.
Serving Size: Makes 1 loaf, cut into 12 slices. One slice per serving.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 246.6
- Total Fat: 8.1 g
- Cholesterol: 41.3 mg
- Sodium: 217.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 40.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
- Protein: 4.6 g
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