BANANA BREAD It may seem odd not to add spices, the pure banana flavor is what makes this bread so delicious. 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium) 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup egg substitute or 1 large egg white 1 large egg 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Cooking spray Preheat oven to 350°F.

Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.

Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add the flour mixture to banana mixture, stirring just until moist. Spoon the batter into an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on rack.

12 servings.

NOTE: To freeze individual slices, place in heavy-duty zip-top plastic bags. Remove excess air from bags; seal and freeze for up to 1 month. To thaw, let stand at room temperature.

1 Slice: Calories: 174 (Cal. from fat: 27%), Fat: 5.3g (Saturated: 1g), Cholesterol: 18mg, Sodium: 190mg, Carbohydrate: 29.1g, Protein: 3.1g.

[Cooking Light, October 2000]