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Banana Blueberry Bread

Banana Blueberry Bread RecipePhoto: Karry Hosford

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana
  • 3/4 cup blueberries
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • Cooking spray

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°.

Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours, grits, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Combine oil, banana, blueberries, and eggs; add to flour mixture. Stir just until moist.

Spoon batter into an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool bread in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack. Remove bread from pan, and cool completely on wire rack.

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    "This bread is supereasy to make. I like to take it to my daughter's play group and watch the other mothers and toddlers enjoy it. The freshness of the fruit gives a sensational flavor to the bread." CLReader.

  • Yield: 16 servings (serving size: 1 slice)

Nutritional Information

Calories per serving:145
Calories per serving:25%
Fat per serving:3.6g
Saturated fat per serving:0.4g
Monounsaturated fat per serving:1.8g
Polyunsaturated fat per serving:1g
Protein per serving:3g
Carbohydrates per serving:25.9g
Fiber per serving:1.4g
Cholesterol per serving:27mg
Iron per serving:0.9mg
Sodium per serving:116mg
Calcium per serving:15mg

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