Banana Walnut Bran Bread

A delicious and nutritious version of traditional banana bread, without any refined sugars or dairy. Unsweetened apple sauce is an excellent substitute for butter and I find the bananas are sweet enough so only 1-2 tablespoons honey is needed. The wheat bran makes a nice change from oats and is an excellent source of fiber. I used Hodgson Mill Unprocessed Wheat Bran. A 15g / 1/4cup serving has 7g fiber, no sugars or fat, no sodium or cholesterol, and only 30 calories. It's quite literally a spoonful of fiber.

Banana Walnut Bran Bread
Makes 8 slices
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Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, large
- 1tsp vanilla extract
- 40g / 2tbsp honey
- 120g / 4oz applesauce, unsweetened
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 100g / 3.6oz flour
- 80g / 3oz wheat bran, unprocessed
- 2tsp cinnamon
- 1tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1tsp baking soda
- 1/4tsp salt
- 60ml / 4tbsp water
- 60g / 2oz walnuts

Method:
In a bowl, mash the bananas and add the vanilla extract. Add the honey, applesauce and beaten eggs. Stir to combine.

In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, bran, spices, baking soda and salt.

Chop the walnuts.

Then mix the wet ingredients with the dry. Add the water and walnuts. Stir to combine and pour into a loaf tin, lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the over at 175C / 350F for 60 minutes. Allow to cool on a wire rack before slicing. ENJOY!

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