Banana Bread

This batter has a bit of sugar and a couple of eggs, so I can’t claim it is totally Green, but it is whole wheat and virtually fat-free.

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (you can do 2 cups whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup wheat bran)

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 cup very hot water

5 dates (or you can use 1/2 cup prunes)

2 eggs

1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce

4 bananas

1 tsp vanilla

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

In your vitamix, or blender,  pour in the hot water and dates (or prunes), set aside. Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.  Turn on your vitamix to a number 7 and blend the dates in the water for about 20 seconds. Add the applesauce and the bananas. Blend again at a number 7 for about 20 seconds. Add the eggs and the vanilla and blend at a number 4 for about 10 seconds. Pour the blended mixture into the flour and stir just until combined. Pour in a grease loaf pan or muffin tins. Makes 1 loaf or 12 muffins. Bake at 325 degrees.  About 1 hour for bread and about 25 minutes for muffins.

If you really want to make this a special treat for your family, sprinkle a couple of chocolate chips right on top before baking.  

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