Gold Medal Whole Wheat Banana Bread Recipe
Who doesn't love a warm slice of banana bread straight out of the oven? It's the perfect snack or breakfast on-the-go. But have you ever tried making it with whole wheat flour? This Gold Medal Whole Wheat Banana Bread recipe is not only tasty, but it's also a healthier option than traditional banana bread recipes. Here's how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, vegetable oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
4. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Tips:
- For a sweeter bread, use overripe bananas.
- If you don't have whole wheat flour, you can substitute it with all-purpose flour.
- If you don't like walnuts, you can substitute them with pecans or leave them out altogether.
- For a vegan version, substitute the eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water = 1 egg).
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the whole wheat flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
There you have it, a whole wheat banana bread recipe that is both delicious and healthy. Give it a try and let us know how it turned out in the comments below!