Mmmm, a delicious moist banana bread that Santa will undoubtedly welcome as a change from all those cookies. I know that my Santa does! The small amount of Irish Cream liqueur does seem to add something while it can’t be tasted as an ingredient in it’s self.
MAKES: 8 servings
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Splenda granular or sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon mixed cake spice or cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt (non fat works fine)
- 2 teaspoons Irish Cream liqueur
- 1/2 teaspoon banana extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional but good)
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- Spray either a 9 x 5 or 8 X 4 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and dust lightly with flour; set aside.
- Combine the Splenda or sugar and other dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
- Combine the mashed bananas with the oil, yogurt and Irish Cream, mix well.
- Pour the banana mixture in the dry ingredients; stir just until mixed, add the walnuts, if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 40 to 55 minutes or until golden and the center is set.
- Turn out onto wire rack and allow to cool, cut into 8 generous servings and enjoy.
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