Oatmeal Banana Walnut Bread - Low Fat

The key to this recipe is the molasses. A vanilla flavored oatmeal packet takes the place of vanilla extract although extract can used. Applesauce significantly reduces the fat. The oatmeal packet really drives home the fiber and makes it a bit different then most breakfast breads. Feel free to experiment.

• 1 1/4 cup flour
• 1 package vanilla dry oatmeal packet
  
• 2/3 cup oats
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup dark molasses
• 2 large eggs
• 4 mashed ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup applesauce

Directions

Set oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan.
In a bowl sift together white and whole wheat flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.

In another bowl beat the butter with sugar and molasses for about 2 minutes.

Add in eggs, beat until combined.

Add in bananas and applesauce ; beat until blended.

Add in the flour mixture; beat at low speed just until moistened.

Spoon the batter into prepared baking pan.

Bake for about 1 hour, or until bread tests done.

Cool for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serves 8.

Enjoy!