Activities
Honey Banana Bread
Makes 12 servings
| Metric | Ingredient | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 125 mL | honey | ½ cup |
| 75 mL | butter or margarine, softened | ⅓ cup |
| 5 mL | vanilla extract | 1 tsp. |
| 2 | eggs | 2 |
| 180 mL | whole wheat flour | ¾ cup |
| 125 mL | unbleached flour | ½ cup |
| 125 mL | rolled oats | ½ cup |
| 5 mL | baking powder | 1 tsp. |
| 5 mL | nutmeg | 1 tsp. |
| 2 mL | salt | ½ tsp. |
| 250 mL | ripe banana, mashed | 1 cup |
| 125 mL | walnuts, chopped, optional | ½ cup |
- Cream honey and butter in large mixing bowl until fluffy.
- Beat in vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine dry ingredients. Add alternately with bananas, blending well.
- Stir in walnuts if desired.
- Spoon into greased 22x12.5x7.5 cm (9x5x3-inch) loaf pan.
- Bake at 160°C (325°F) for 50 to 55 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near centre of loaf comes out clean.
- Cool completely before slicing and enjoy.
Note: Honey is a safe and wholesome food for adults and children, but it should not be fed to infants less than a year old.
Recipe inspired by National Honey Board ©
