Shanna's Banana Bread
(Makes 1 loaf)

This scrumptious bread is from Shanna on the IBS message boards, although I adpated it slightly to suit my tastes.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (original recipe called for whole wheat- can use if you tolerate)
1 heaping cup quick oats
6 Tablespoons brown sugar
6 Tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large bananas or 3 medium bananas, well mashed (I've used only 2 medium and it still came out great)
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
4 egg whites or 1/2 cup Egg Beaters
1 Tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
additional quick oats, for sprinkling

1. Combine flour, oats, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; mix well.
2. In another bowl, combine mashed bananas, oil, applesauce, egg whites, and vanilla; mix well.
3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients until well combined.
4. Mix in chopped nuts.
5. Pour into 9 x 5 loaf pan thinly coated with cooking spray.
6. Sprinkle a thin layer of quick oats on top of the batter.
7. Cook at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until a cooking skewer or knife inserted in center comes out clean.
8. Allow to cool for at least an hour before cutting.

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