Banana Bread Recipe
Description: This delightful Banana Bread recipe is not only delicious but also tailored for those following a diabetic-friendly diet. It’s a tried and true favorite in many households, including ours, and it comes from the renowned cookbook “Cooking for Diabetics.”
Recipe Category: Quick Breads
Keywords: Breads, Breakfast, Lunch/Snacks, Fruit, Canadian, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Oven, Beginner Cook, Less than 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 1334.8
- Fat Content: 22g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 423mg
- Sodium Content: 1418mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 256.6g
- Fiber Content: 38.5g
- Sugar Content: 45g
- Protein Content: 49.9g
Ingredients:
- 8 tablespoons of low-fat margarine
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 2 cups of whole wheat flour
- 2 eggs
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2-3 tablespoons of unsweetened coconut milk or soymilk
Aggregated Rating: 3 stars
Review Count: 2 reviews
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 25 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). | 00:00 |
| 2 | Grease and line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. | 00:00 |
| 3 | Cream the low-fat spread in a bowl until fluffy. | 00:10 |
| 4 | Sift the baking soda with the flour, then add to the creamed spread, alternating with the eggs. | 00:15 |
| 5 | Peel the bananas and place them in a bowl. | 00:20 |
| 6 | Mash the bananas well, then stir into the cake mixture. | 00:25 |
| 7 | Mix in the coconut milk or soymilk. | 00:30 |
| 8 | Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and level the surface with a spoon. | 00:35 |
| 9 | Bake for about 1 1/4 hours, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. | 01:00 |
| 10 | Cool on a wire rack. | 01:15 |
| 11 | Transfer to a serving plate, remove paper, and slice to serve. | 01:25 |
Additional Tips:
- For a crunchy twist, consider adding approximately 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds to the mixture just before baking.
This Banana Bread recipe is not only easy to prepare but also a nutritious option for any time of the day. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a sweet treat after dinner, its diabetic-friendly nature ensures guilt-free indulgence for everyone at the table! 🍌🍞
