Recipe of the Week - Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread

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Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread is moist and delicious, made with ripe bananas and roasted strawberries, which brings out the sweetness of the berries.


INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/4 cups strawberries, diced

  • 3 ripe medium bananas, mashed

  • 2 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce

  • 1 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour

  • 3/4 tsp baking soda

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 2 tbsp butter, softened

  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, not packed

  • 2 large egg whites

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • baking spray

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a loaf pan with baking spray.

  • Place the strawberries on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, remove and set aside.

  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt with a wire whisk. Set aside.

  • In a large bowl cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer.

  • Add egg whites, bananas, apple sauce and vanilla, and beat at medium speed until thick. Scrape down sides of the bowl.

  • Add flour mixture and blend at low speed until combined, do not over mix.

  • Fold in strawberries and pour batter into the prepared loaf pan; bake in the center rack for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  • Let the pan cool at least 20 minutes, bread should be room temperature before slicing.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1 Slice

  • Calories: 88

  • Carbohydrates: 19g

  • Protein: 2g

  • Fat: 2g

  • Cholesterol: 4mg

  • Sodium: 111mg

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Sugar: 10g