Guest Author - Jessica Steinmetz

Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 45 minutes


Ingredients
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 slightly beaten egg whites
• 1 cup mashed banana
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

In a large mixing bowl stir together egg whites, banana, sugar, and oil. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture just until moistened.

Spray an 8x4x2-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Cool bread in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool thoroughly on a wire rack. For easier slicing, wrap the bread in plastic wrap and store overnight. Makes 1 loaf (16 servings).

Make ahead directions: Cool completely. Wrap in foil, then seal in a plastic bag. Freeze up to 3 months.

Nutritional Information
Nutritional facts per serving
calories: 130, total fat: 4g, saturated fat: 1g, cholesterol: 0mg, sodium: 96mg, carbohydrate: 23g, fiber: 1g, protein: 2g, vitamin C: 4%, calcium: 3%, iron: 4%