Maple Pecan Banana Bread

Name: Maple Pecan Banana Bread Recipe
Yield: 14
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter melted (I replace half the butter with unsweetened applesauce); 2/3 cup pure maple syrup (I use sugar-free); 1/2 t vanilla extract; 2 egg whites slightly beaten; 2-3 ripe bananas mashed; 3 Tablespoons buttermilk (or milk); 2 cups flour; 1 t baking soda; 1/2 t baking powder; 1/2 t salt; 1/2 cups chopped pecans plus a few for topping

Number of Servings: 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, melted (I replace half the butter with unsweetened applesauce)2/3 cup pure maple syrup (I use sugar-free)1/2 t vanilla extract2 egg whites, slightly beaten2-3 ripe bananas, mashed3 Tablespoons buttermilk (or milk)2 cups flour1 t baking soda1/2 t baking powder1/2 t salt1/2 cups chopped pecans plus a few for topping

Directions

Mix melted butter, applesauce, maple syrup and vanilla together. Add egg whites. Mix in bananas and milk, leaving some chunks. In a separate bowl, combine flour, soda, baking powder and salt. Use a whisk to combine all dry ingredients evenly. Add them to wet mixture and stir just until combined. Fold in pecans. Fill two greased loaf pans or muffin tins. Top with a few pecans. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 45 minutes. About 20 minutes or so for muffins. Top should be very light brown and toothpick inserted should come out clean.

14 slices

Number of Servings: 14

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AFRICAPARISH.

Servings Per Recipe: 14

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 164.5
Total Fat: 5.0 g
Cholesterol: 0.2 mg
Sodium: 227.8 mg
Total Carbs: 25.3 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
Protein: 4.2 g

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