BANANA RAISIN BREAD

Serves 14

A full flavored quick bread made with ripe bananas and raisins. Cereal adds extra crunch and beneficial nutrients. Equal® sweetener reduces the calories but not the taste.

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
  • 3 tablespoons 2% milk
  • 1-1/2 cups Kellogg’s® Special K® cereal
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 24 sticks Equal Classic Sweetener
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup raisins

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. Combine banana and milk in medium bowl. Stir in cereal. Let stand 5 minutes or until cereal is softened.
  3. Beat butter and Equal Classic Sweetener in a large bowl on medium speed of electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well blended. Stir in cereal mixture. Gradually add combined flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt mixing until combined. Stir in raisins. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
  4. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes before removing from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.
  5. Store tightly wrapped in plastic wrap.

Serves 14

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories: 148
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrates : 24 g
Fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg
Sodium: 180 mg

Exchanges

Fat – 1
Starch – 3/4
Fruit – 3/4