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Makeover Banana Nut Bread

2 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 egg white
2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 medium)
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla or rum extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 6, 2008

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In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes or until
crumbly. Beat in egg, then egg white, beating well after each
addition. Beat on high speed until light and fluffy. Stir in the
bananas, applesauce, honey and extract. Combine the flours, baking
soda and salt; gradually add to banana mixture just until moistened.
Pour into a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray.
Sprinkle with nuts. Bake at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until a
toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10
minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Yield: 1 loaf (10 slices).

Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 6, 2008

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