BANANA BREAD

Makes a small loaf

INGREDIENTS:
3 large well-ripened bananas
1 egg
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cup flour (whole wheat is best and will still taste delicious)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Peel the bananas. Put them in a mixing bowl. Mash the bananas with a fork.
3. Add the egg, oil, milk, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix well with a fork.
4. Slowly stir the flour into the banana mixture. Stir for 20 seconds until the flour is moistenened.
5. Lightly grease the bread pan with a little oil - OR- cooking spra -OR- line it with wax paper.
6. Pour the batter into the bread pan.
7. Bake for 45 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the middle comes out clean.
8. Let the bread cool for 5 minutes before removing it from the pan.

Optional: Mix in some chopped walnuts for an added crunch and extra protein!
Note: the key to good banana bread is to use well-ripened bananas that are covered with brown speckles.
Cost: Per recipe: $1.06
Source: Adapted from Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network.