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Raisin Banana Bread

Raisin Banana Bread
Grated carrots and zucchini, plus raisins and walnuts, bring a wonderful blend of flavors to this out-of-the-ordinary banana bread. The recipe comes from Margaret Hinman of Burlington, Iowa, whose 92-year-old aunt shared it with her.
20 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another
  • large bowl, combine the eggs, oil and vanilla; add to dry
  • ingredients and mix well. Stir in the zucchini, carrot, banana,
  • raisins and nuts.
  • Pour into four greased and floured 5-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans.
  • Bake at 350° for 45-48 minutes or until a toothpick inserted
  • near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from
  • pans to wire racks. Yield: 4 loaves (5 slices each).
© Taste of Home 2012

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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 293 calories, 14 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 182 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2012