Sneaky Banana Bread

Kersin Anderson

Sneaky Banana Bread
(This is a family favorite because both my kids love it...AND I can sneak some good stuff into their diet).(adapted from the cookbook "Deceptively Delicious")

Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
2 large egg whites
1 1/2 cups banana puree
1/2 cup butternut squash puree (or small jar of squash baby food)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9x5 inch loaf pan or 2 mini pans, with cooking spray.
2. In a bowl, mix the flours with the baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, if using. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, mix the sugar and oil with a wooden spoon until well combined. Mix the eggs whites, purees, and vanilla. Add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
4. Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes for the large loaf, 25 to 30 minutes for the mini loaves. Let cool on a rack for 5 minutes, then turn the bread out of the pan to cool before serving.