Gluten-free Banana Bread

Here is an excellent recipe courtesy of Taste of Home! http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Gluten-Free-Banana-Bread

This is for anyone with a gluten intolerance, or anyone trying to reduce the amount of grains they’re eating.

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling
Yield: 24 Servings
20 45 65
Ingredients
•2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
•1 teaspoon baking soda
•1/4 teaspoon salt
•4 eggs
•2 cups mashed ripe bananas (4-5 medium)
•1 cup sugar
•1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
•1/3 cup canola oil
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions
•In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, bananas, sugar, applesauce, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
• Transfer to two 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Editor’s Note: Read all ingredient labels for possible gluten content prior to use. Ingredient formulas can change, and production facilities vary among brands. If you’re concerned that your brand may contain gluten, contact the company.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 140 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 89 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.