Banana-Apricot Bread

Banana-Apricot Bread
Banana-Apricot Bread might be just the bread you are searching for. This vegetarian recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains around 8g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 442 calories. Head to the store and pick up baking powder, butter, granulated sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Heat oven to 350 F. Lightly coat a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan with vegetable cooking spray.
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Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, work the butter into the dry ingredients until it looks like coarse crumbs.
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3
Mix in the pecans and apricots. Stir in the bananas, buttermilk, and eggs until well blended.
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4
Pour into pan.
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5
Bake 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Turn onto a wire rack.
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VARIATIONS: Substitute 1/2 cup flaked coconut or any dried fruit (such as golden or brown raisins or dates) for the dried apricots.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score6
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