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Blueberry Banana Loaf

Here's our take on banana loaf! Loaded with flavour, no one will know that we've added beans to this recipe to add protein & fibre while reducing the fat content.
Pulses Beans
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 slices

Nutrition

Serving Size: 0.0833333333333 of recipe Calories: 169 Total Fat: 6 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Carbohydrate: 26 g Fibre: 2 g Sugars: 8 g Protein: 4 g Cholesterol: 31 mg Sodium: 201 mg Potassium: 158 mg Iron: 1 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 1 cup (250 mL) very ripe mashed banana, about 2 large
  • 1 cup (250 mL) cooked Great Northern Beans, drained & rinsed (see notes)
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) canola oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) blueberries, plus more for the top (see notes)

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 9-inch x 4-inch (23 cm x 10 cm) loaf pan with non-stick spray.
  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add bananas, beans, sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla to a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth. Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Fold in the blueberries. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, and top with a few extra blueberries.
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes, until the centre of the loaf springs back when lightly pressed. Cool on a baking rack for at least 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

Notes

  • Other white beans you can use include white kidney, cannellini and navy beans.
  • Feel free to add more blueberries or substitute with other fruit like cranberries or raspberries!

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