Banana Bread, full of goodness.

This banana bread recipe is an experiment to create a recipe that is full of goodness and avoids most badness. What does that mean exactly? Good question. In this case, I aim to avoid white flour, refined sugar (mostly), and hydrogenated fats.

Here's how it goes...

Start with 1 1/2 cups Organic Whole Wheat Flour. Add 1/4 cup Whole Wheat Germ (I used one with cinnamon), 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cardamom, pinch of salt.

In another bowl, mash 1-2 ripe bananas and then add 1 tablespoon Agave Syrup (honey could also work), 1/4 cup brown sugar, about 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce (organic if possible), 2 eggs, and about 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mix quickly then add flour mixture. Mix until combined then bake!

I used a loaf pan, but muffin cups could be good too. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.


Serve with Honey Butter -
I love to use Trader Joe's Creamed Honey mixed with softened butter - either right on top of the bread or make a larger batch adding a little honey at a time to taste.