Banana Bran Bread10 Servings. Nutritional Informationcalories339kcalprotein7gfat18.7gcarbs40.9gfiber3.4gsugar10.6gsodium283mgcholesterol62mgsaturates7gtrans fat0.4gunsaturated fat10.4gIngredients1/2 cup butter or margarine softened1/2 cup sugar5 packets sugar substitute for additional sweetness2 eggs1 1/2 cups bananas very ripe, mashed1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup bran3/4 cup flour3/4 cup whole wheat flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup walnuts chopped (optional)DirectionsIn a large bowl, mix butter, sugar, eggs, banana and vanilla.Add bran (unprocessed) and let stand 10 minutes.Mix flours, baking powder, and soda and salt together in a separate bowl and then blend with banana mixture.Crush shelled walnuts in a plastic bag with rolling pin.Add to mixture and blend with a spoon.Bake in greased, floured 9x5x3" loaf pan at 350° for about 1 hour and 10 minutes.When done, cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool on rack.Variation:With nuts, add 1 cup of dried coconut soaked in approx. 1/4 to 1/3 cup milk.Allow coconut to soak in milk and add to batter with nuts.Category: Quick Breads and Muffins
