One thing I love to do is bake. I don't do it very frequently though because having baked goods in the house is DANGEROUS for me. I have little to no will power in the face of fresh baked goodies.
An overripe banana had taken up residence on my counter and besides making banana bread, I didn't know what else to do with it. This recipe was given to me by a friend. I modified it slightly but either way it's a "lighter" version of a great treat.
Banana Bread
1 1/2 cups flour (I used 1 cup whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup unbleached white flour)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1 cup sugar (I used a bit under 1/2 cup splenda and a bit under 1/2 cup sugar)
1 cup mashed banana (I used my one very ripe banana and another semi-ripe banana that i picked up today)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup raisins
Preheat oven to 350.
In a medium bowl stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
In a mixing bowl beat together egg whites, sugar and banana. Add oil and mix well.
Add dry ingredients and mix. Fold in raisins.
Coat a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. Transfer batter to pan.
Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
Enjoy!
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