Banana Nut Bread

*1.75 C. Flour
*1.25 tsp baking powder
*.5 tsp baking soda
*.5 tsp salt
*1 (3.5 oz) pkg instant dry pudding mix
(banana cream or vanilla work good)
* 1/3 c. butter (may use .5 C. shortening - but will alter calories and fat grams in recipe)
*1 large egg + 1 egg white
*3 Tbsp 1/2% milk
*1 tsp vanilla extract
*1 tsp ground nutmeg
*2 tsp ground cinnamon
*3-4 large bananas (mashed)
*1 C. walnut pieces (chocolate chips would probably be really good also)

Holds together better if allowed to sit longer and completely cool. However, very delicious when warm with a pat of butter and honey drizzled.

*Preheat over to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
*Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pudding mix in a smaller mixing bowl (set to side)
*In separate (medium/large) mixing bowl combine butter and sugar, beat on high until fluffy (approx. 2 mins)
*Add egg and egg white, one at a time. Add milk, vanilla, and mashed bananas. Mix ingredients together on low.
*Continue to mix on low while adding flour mixture to wet ingredients.
*Fold in walnuts and spread mixture into 8 inch * 8 inch baking dish.
*Bake for 1 hour or until knife comes out clean.
*Allow 10-20 mins to cool.

Serving Size: Makes 14 - 1inch slices

Number of Servings: 14

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MKGLEASON84.