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These recipes offer a delicious mix of new and old world flavors. From the kitchens of my mother and grandmother in Transylvania to the new fusion mixes from my home kitchen in Canada. I have been inspired by the fickle tastes of my children ( vegetarian, pescatarian or whichever way the wind may blow) and my desire to become healthier without compromising taste. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I have enjoyed writing it. Leave me comments and your favorite recipes!

Saturday, December 25, 2010

CHOCOLATE WALNUT BANANA BREAD

Easy to make, very good

1/3 cup (75ml) nonhydrogenated margarine
1/2 cup (125ml) lightly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
3 large, very ripe bananas, mashed
1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
1 cup(250ml) each whole wheat and all purpose flour
1 tbsp (15ml) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2ml) each baking soda and salt
1/2 cup (125ml) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup (125ml) chopped California walnuts

Preheate the owen to 350 F (180C). In a large bowl, beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the sugar until light. Beat in the eggs, adding one at a time. Stir in the banana and vanilla until well incorporated.
Combine the flours with the baking powder, baking soda, salt in a separate bowl. Blend the dry mixture into the wet, using deep strokes, until almost fully combined. Gently fold in chocolate morsels and walnuts.
Scrape the butter into a lightly greased, 9x5 inch (2.5l) loaf pan; smooth evenly to the edges of the pan. Bake on the centre rack, for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly touched. Let cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes. Turn out the loaf and let it cool completely before slicing.

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