Banana Walnut Bread

This recipe was found the bag of Splenda. It is a little lighter on sweetner and oil than some of the recipe I have seen. I made a few slight adjustments. If you have black walnuts, please use them.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup Splenda granular
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  pinch salt
• 3  large  ripe bananas, mashed
• 1  tablespoon canola oil
• 1⁄3 cup plain yogurt
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  banana extract (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and dust lightly with flour; set aside.
3. Combine the Splenda and other dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
4. Combine the mashed bananas with the oil, yogurt and extracts, mix well.
5. Pour the banana mixture in the dry ingredeints; stir just until mixed, add the walnuts.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 40 to 55 minutes or until golden and the center is set.
7. Turn out onto wire rack and allow to cool; cut into 8 generous servings and enjoy.