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Banana-Nut Bread

2 eggs

3 medium well-ripened bananas, cut into chunks

1/4 cup of milk

1/4 cup of oil

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup sugar

1 tbsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1/2- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, or wheat germ

Blend eggs, bananas, milk, oil, and vanilla at medium speed until smooth, about 15 seconds. Measure rest of ingredients into bowl and stir to mix. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in banana mixture. Mix just enough to moisten. Add nuts. Spread batter into well greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan or three small 5x3x2-inch pans. Bake the bread at 350°, about 1 hour for the large loaf and 35-45 minutes for the smaller ones. Makes 1 large loaf or 3 small loaves. Serves 16.

* Omit milk, use nondairy creamer or soy formula.

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