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I’m thinking of baking banana bread today.  A friend is coming over for Easter dinner, and since she asked me for this recipe over a month ago, it’s the least I can do for making her wait, right?

By the way, this happens to be low fat and cholesterol-free. But lest you believe healthy = tastes like cardboard, no worries: this banana bread is as scrumptious as the rest of them.

Banana Bread

• 1 1/2 all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 slightly beaten egg whites (or: 1 egg)
• 1 cup mashed banana
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• walnuts (optional)

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt… stir it up.
2. In a larger owl, stir together egg whites, banana, sugar, and oil. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture until moistened. Add walnuts if desired.
3. Spray an 8×4x2″ loaf pan with nonstick spray. Dump the batter in, and then bake in a 350F oven for 45-50 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick/knife comes out clean.
4. Cool for 10 minutes. Makes approximately 16 servings.