windcatcher 0 #1 March 23, 2006 Mmmmmmmmmmmmm, I think I am off to make some. I am going to try and use whole wheat flour instead of regular flour. Has anybody had a healthier version of banana bread, and did you like it regular than the standard white flour, white sugar version? I loooooooove banana bread, with melted butter on top....yummy!!! I especially like the little wormy squiggles found in the bread when using really ripe bananas, I think they are cute! Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #2 March 23, 2006 "I especially like the little wormy squiggles found in the bread when using really ripe bananas, I think they are cute!" Holy wiggle worm, Batman!! She has some serious problems!! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #3 March 23, 2006 a tip: use maybe half & half whole wheat & white flour. If you use ALL whole wheat, the banana bread will be all dense & heavy. You gotta have some gluten in there. (factoid: "whole wheat" bread is actually a mixture of about half whole wheat & half white flour) Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briguy 0 #4 March 23, 2006 my advice would be to use the really really ripe (almost black) bananas. you don't have to add as much sugar. also, try substituting molasses or real maple syrup, they add unique flavors! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #5 March 23, 2006 Yep, I am still searching for recipes online, most seem to call for both white and whole wheat flour. And yes I am weird cause those little squiggles in banana bread are cute!!! Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainbo 0 #6 March 23, 2006 Come on, are you really concerned abouty healthier if you are going to smother it in butter...mmmm....butter...Rainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #7 March 23, 2006 Mmmmmmmmaybe Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #8 March 23, 2006 mmmmmmmmmm nice warm fresh banana bread smothered in butter.... now you have me drooling...The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurel 0 #9 March 23, 2006 Splenda also makes brown sugar, now. Try baking with both regular and the brown sugar kind, if your recipe requires it...................................................................... PMS#28, Pelogrande Rodriguez#1074 My Pink M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog 0 #10 March 23, 2006 My ex used to make banana bread with all whole wheat flower and organic cane sugar. It was excellent. Use brummel and brown yougurt spread, or the canola margarine that you can get a trader joe's, as a guilt free spread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vskydiver 0 #11 March 23, 2006 I have 4 kids to make banana bread for. I don't think they would go for the whole wheat but that sounds interesting! I usually make my banana bread with the regular flour, sugar and put a few handfuls of chocolate chips in there just to be extra bad. Banana bread doesn't last around me house very long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #12 March 24, 2006 I've done it with all whole wheat flour before and it is just a bit too heavy. it's pleanty healthy enough w/just 1/2-1/2. I have a "healthy" Recipe somewhere around here... mostly because it only had a small amount of oil (2 table spoons) and only 1 egg (or 2 egg whites) I might be persuaded to type it in if you really want it... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #13 March 24, 2006 Whole wheat flour doesn't work as well - it dosn't have the softness or chewiness to it. One thing that lowers the fat content dramatically is this: For whatever amount of oil you are to add, use only half the oil. For the other half, use applesauce. Sounds weird, but it works. It adds some nice moisture, and a slight hint of flavor, without any real detriment. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #14 March 24, 2006 Oh my GOSH!! I opened this thread up, just because the the title brings thoughts of wonderful smells to my mind. Thanks for that brief second of heaven. PS, I don't cook, so stuff like this is a real treatskydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #15 March 24, 2006 Quotemy advice would be to use the really really ripe (almost black) bananas. you don't have to add as much sugar. also, try substituting molasses or real maple syrup, they add unique flavors!-_______________________________________ I was 'surfing' channels one evening and stopped on the food channel. So happened, whoever, was making banana bread and recommended the bananas are best when the peels are brown -speckled. I think, that's about what you are referring to? Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #16 March 24, 2006 Okay, after two thick slices of banana bread spread with butter, I concur whole wheat flour doesn't change banana bread much. The recipe I used called for one cup of flour and one cup of whole wheat flour, and since it doesn't change the taste or texture much, I am going to keep looking for ways to make banana bread healthier ( WHILE keeping it yummy!) Mmmmmmmm, I think this loaf is gonna be gone by tomorrow evening! And I am happy to report sightings of cute brown squiggles in my bread! Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #17 March 24, 2006 I heard last night on one of those cooking shows that you can substitute Soy flour for white flour. Really cuts the carbs. That is if, you are cutting carbs. Sounds as though it turned out gooooood! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #18 March 24, 2006 Sarah my Goddess of love and banana bread...Will you make some banana bread for me ? Complete with overnight shipping for added freshness ? Pretty please with sugar on top ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #19 March 24, 2006 Banana bread with chocolate chips baked in a great. Banana Phone is a great little animated clip and provides more entertainment than banana break. (Do a search on ebaumsworld) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
