Banana Wheat Bread

Whole wheat flour and wheat germ give a mild, nutty undertone that complements the chopped pecans in this honey-sweetened bread.

• Calories: 232 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup honey
• 1 ½ cups mashed bananas
• ¼ cup wheat germ

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine oil, honey, eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas in a bowl.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, wheat germ, salt, and baking soda. Make a well in dry ingredients, and add the banana mixture. Mix together until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake 1 hour in preheated oven. Test for doneness, and cool on wire rack.