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Oatmeal Banana Breakfast Bread

Banana, cranberries, and orange zest give this bread a lively flavor that will get your day off to just the right start.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 16; 1 slice per serving

Ingredients

Cooking spray
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking oatmeal and 1 tablespoon uncooked quick-cooking oatmeal, divided use
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 medium banana, mashed
1/2 cup dried fruit, such as cranberries, raisins, or mixed bits
1/4 cup egg substitute or 1 large egg
2 tablespoons canola or corn oil
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons grated orange zest or 1/2 teaspoon dried orange peel
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup uncooked oat bran
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

    Step 2

    In a medium bowl, stir together the milk, 1/2 cup oatmeal, the brown sugar, banana, dried fruit, egg substitute, oil, and orange zest.

    Step 3

    In another medium bowl, stir together the flour, oat bran, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda. Add to the milk mixture, stirring just until the batter is moistened but no flour is visible. Don’t overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy. Spoon into the pan, gently smoothing the top. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oatmeal.

    Step 4

    Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Turn out onto a cooling rack and let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

  2. Nutrition information

    Step 5

    (Per serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 128

    Step 7

    Total fat: 2.5g

    Step 8

    Saturated: 0.0g

    Step 9

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 11

    Monounsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 85mg

    Step 14

    Carbohydrates: 25g

    Step 15

    Fiber: 2g

    Step 16

    Sugars: 11g

    Step 17

    Protein: 3g

    Step 18

    Calcium: 61mg

    Step 19

    Potassium: 120mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    1 1/2 starch

    Step 21

    1/2 fat

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