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Cinnamon Banana Bread

Serves 14
Time 1 hr 5 min
This lightly spiced quick bread delivers a moist banana treat with the added bonus of extra fiber from whole wheat flour and ground flaxseed. If you like this bread, you'll love Banana Bread Pancakes with Cinnamon, Honey and Orange Mascarpone, which are inspired by this recipe.
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Ingredients
  • Spray vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup nonfat or lowfat plain yogurt
  • 4 very ripe bananas, smashed (about 2 cups)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
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Method

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat an 8x4-inch loaf pan with spray oil. (Alternatively, use three 5x3-inch mini loaf pans.)

In a bowl, whisk together both flours, flaxseed, 2 teaspoons of the cinnamon, baking soda and salt; set aside.

Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter and granulated sugar until creamy.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Beat in yogurt, bananas and vanilla.

Sprinkle in flour mixture and beat until just incorporated. Spoon batter into the prepared pan.

In a small bowl, stir together turbinado sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over top of batter.

Bake until a knife inserted in center of loaf comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. (If using a glass loaf pan, decrease the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes. If using mini loaf pans, bake for about 40 minutes.)

Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for about 5 minutes.

Remove bread from the pan and continue to cool on the wire rack. Serve immediately or wrap and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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  • Spray vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup nonfat or lowfat plain yogurt
  • 4 very ripe bananas, smashed (about 2 cups)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
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Exclusively for Prime members in select ZIP codes.