Banana Bread

Note: This high-calorie recipe is especially for kids with cystic fibrosis (CF), who often need to consume additional calories to meet their nutritional needs.

This tastes great when served hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Yum!

Prep time: 80 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/3 c. butter, melted
• 1/3 c. light brown sugar
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 eggs
• 1½ c. flour
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• ½ c. milk
• ¾ c. chopped walnuts

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F (176° C).
2. Mix all ingredients.
3. Pour batter in greased 8-inch bread pan.
4. Bake for 1 hour. A toothpick inserted in the middle of the bread should come out clean.

Serves: 8

Serving size: one 1" slice

Nutritional analysis (per serving):
330 calories
17 g protein
17 g fat
330 mg sodium
51 mg calcium

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Variations and suggestions:
This bread freezes very well. Eat half this week and freeze the rest for another time.

Reviewed by: Allison Brinkley, RD, CNSC, LD/N
Date reviewed: July 2012

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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