If you cant find white whole-wheat flour, regular whole-wheat flour will work well in its place.
Lightly coat a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add banana mixture; fold until just combined.
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Sprinkle the streusel in an even layer over the batter in the pan.
(Cover with foil halfway through cook time to prevent overbrowning, as needed.)
Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
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Carefully remove from the pan and cool slightly on the rack, about 45 minutes.
Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Tip
For the best flavor, toast nuts before using in a recipe.
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The fiber in bananas acts as a prebiotic, feeding your beneficial gut bacteria.
And the potassium in bananas can contribute to heart health by helping to lower your blood pressure.
The outer layers contain most of the kernels vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber.
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Whole-wheat flour is made from the entire wheat kernel, thus keeping all of the grains natural goodness.
This banana bread recipe contains many healthy ingredients, from the eggs and bananas to the whole-wheat flour andwalnuts.
Its also lower in sugar compared to more traditional banana bread recipes.
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Add a side of berries to round it out.
you could also freeze it whole or in slices.
Yes, it’s possible for you to.
If making multiple loaves at once, thats when wed use the oven.
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Spread the nuts on a dry rimmed sheet pan and bake for five to eight minutes.
Keep an eye on them.
You want lightly browned nutsnot burned.
The skin will blacken, and the flesh inside will be soft.
Additional reporting byCarrie Myers, M.S.andLinda Frahm
EatingWell.com, May 2024
