Fwd: Good Morning From Dr. Weil -- For the Weekend: Banana Bread

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From Dr Weil's web site.

 

> Tip: For the Weekend: Banana Bread

> Native to the Caribbean and Central America, bananas are one of America's

> favorite fruits. They are rich in potassium -- one banana contains 450 mg,

> or one-fifth of the adult daily requirement (and provides a good dose of

> magnesium, too). Most banana bread recipes are saturated with butter and

> sugar. Instead, this one uses a small amount of extra virgin olive oil,

> which is much better for your heart -- and honey, which means lots of

> flavor. By the way, don't use regular whole-wheat flour. It's too heavy for

> this recipe. Try whole-wheat pastry flour instead.

>

> Ingredients:

> 3 very ripe bananas

> 1/2 cup honey

> 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus a little more for oiling the

> loaf pan

> 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

> 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour

> 1 1/2 teaspoons aluminium baking soda

> 1/8 teaspoon salt

> 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

>

>

> Directions:

> 1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a loaf pan.

> 2. Mash the bananas and mix with the honey, canola oil, and vanilla

> extract.

> 3. Stir together the whole-wheat pastry flour, baking soda, and salt. Add

> the nuts.

> 4. Blend the two mixtures and spoon into the loaf pan. Bake for 40 minutes,

> or until center is set.

> 5. Enjoy.

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