Banana Nut Bread Recipes
Are you nuts about nuts? When added to a banana bread recipe that add
a crunchiness that really is complementary to the sweet banana flavor.
It is the equivalent of two superfoods combining to create bread that is
delicious but offers so many health benefits. The health benefits of
the banana has been widely touted and for good reason. Interesting,
unlike other fruits, bananas comes from herbs that grow into giant
plants; they do not come from trees. Bananas are related to the lily and
orchid family. Bananas are rich in vitamin B6 which helps to maintain
the health of nerve and has shown promise in treating epilepsy. Bananas
are a great source of fiber which is important for colon health. They
help to regulate blood pressure and are loaded with potassium which
reducing cramping. Few babies and adults have allergies to bananas. It
has a sweet taste that replaces the need for sugary snacks.
Nuts also have many health benefits to brag about. It can be eaten in
its raw form, toasted and even powdered and then mixed with flour. There
are many varieties of nuts. They include: macadamia, pecans, Brazil
nuts, peanuts, pistachios, soybeans, almonds, walnuts, pine nuts and
cashews. Each has its distinct flavor and intensity. Nuts help to reduce
the risk of coronary disease. They are a good source of Vitamin E.
Additionally nuts contain minerals called phytochemicals which guard
against diseases like cancer. The best choice in nuts is those that have
a low monounsaturated and polyunsatured fat content. This means it is a
food that is good for your heart.
Combining banana and nut is genius. They complement each other yet
have distinct flavors. It is more filling than traditional banana bread
because the nuts contain protein which will keep you hunger-free for a
longer time period.
Banana Nut Bread
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 18
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons soured milk
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 cup mashed ripened banana (2 to 3)
- 2 cups flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
- 1/2 cup nuts, chopped (use your favorite, but pecans or walnuts work
very well in this recipe)
This moist fruit bread makes a nice addition to a brunch or a
luncheon. The recipe doubles easily. Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine the first three ingredients in a large bowl and beat
until smooth.
- Sour the milk by putting 1 tablespoon of vinegar in the milk and
letting it stand a few minutes
until it curdles; then stir in the milk and the mashed bananas.
- Combine the dry ingredients and stir into the banana mixture.
- Pour into a 9 x 5 greased and floured bread pan. Let the mixture
rest in the pan for 20 minutes before baking.
- Bake 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center of
the bread comes out clean.
- Remove the bread from the pan and cool completely.
Orange Banana Nut Bread
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour 5 Minutes
Servings: 32
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups mashed bananas 3/4 cup orange juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped walnuts
DIRECTIONS:
In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, oil and eggs; mix well.
Stir in bananas and orange juice. Combine the dry ingredients;
add to banana mixture, beating just until moistened. Stir in
walnuts. Pour into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pans.
Bake at 325 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick
inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes;
remove from pans to a wire rack to cool completely. |
