Banana Wheat Bread

For a somewhat healthier banana bread option, try this one.

2 cups whole wheat flour

1/4 cup wheat germ

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 cups mashed bananas

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup honey

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1. Grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C).

2. Combine oil, honey, eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas in a bowl.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, wheat germ, salt, and baking soda. Make a well in dry ingredients, and add the banana mixture. Mix together until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.

4. Bake 1 hour in preheated oven. Test for doneness, and cool on wire rack.