Vegan Lower-Fat Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 3 small bananas
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 2 tbsps molasses
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup all purpose white flour

Directions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 °F (170 °C). Lightly grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas really well. Add the sugar, applesauce, molasses, and oil. Whisk briskly to incorporate.
3. Sift in the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Use a wooden spoon to mix until the wet and dry ingredients are just combined.
4. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes. The top should be lightly browned and a knife inserted through the centre should come out clean.
5. Remove from oven and invert onto a cooling rack; flip the bread right side up and let cool.
6. Note: based on a recipe from the excellent Veganomicon.