Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups ripe mashed bananas (about 4 bananas)
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Sliced bananas, for garnish
  • Peanut butter
  • Honey
  • Cream cheese

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-5 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking soda and salt.
  • In another large bowl, combine the bananas, butter, yogurt, vanilla extract and eggs whisking until smooth.
  • Fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture until well incorporated.
  • Stir in the orange zest and ground cinnamon.
  • Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
  • Garnish with bananas.
  • Then if you like, spread on a bit of peanut butter, honey or cream cheese.