Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup mashed very ripe banana (about 3 small)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt (we usually use low-fat sour cream)
  • 1/4 cup margarine (melted (we usually use butter))
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted (we usually add walnuts and/or Craisins, then sprinkle the tops with sugar in the raw))

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3-inch loaf pan with baking spray and dust with flour. 
  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. 
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture. Add the nuts and stir just until moistened.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top with sugar and more chopped nuts if you like. 
  • Bake for 45 minute to 1 hour, or until the center registers between 200°F and 205°F on an instant read thermometer, a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes in the pan on a wire rack. Then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.