Banana Bread - Low fat version

Ingredients:

• 3 large mashed bananas
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup  low-fat plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup canola, vegetable, or corn oil
• 3/4 cup  light brown sugar
• 1 large egg or 2 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup  all-purpose flour
• 3/4  cup  whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped  nuts ( I used almonds and walnuts)

Procedure:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place the rack in the center of the oven. Spray an 8 x 4 inch (20 x 10 cm) loaf pan with a nonstick vegetable cooking spray.

In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas with yogurt and then add  the baking soda. Allow to sit while you prepare the rest of the batter.

Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, egg or egg whites, and vanilla.

In another large bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder,half of the chopped nuts, ground cinnamon and salt.

Then combine the banana mixture with the oil mixture and then add to the flour mixture. Stir just until all the ingredients are moistened.

Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.Place the remaining nuts on the top. Bake for about 45 - 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool. Makes one loaf (about 12 slices).