APRICOT-BANANA QUICK BREAD

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Banana and apricots lend sugary flavor to this tasty quick bread, and the addition of wheat germ gives it a nutritional pop. "I like to serve it as an after school snack or as an afternoon tea bread." Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup toasted wheat germ
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup finely chopped dried apricots
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas. Combine the flour, wheat germ, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into the banana mixture. Stir in apricots and lemon zest., Transfer to a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

julio Mangoonpawiro
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This bread was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Mateo Hoxha
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This bread was delicious! I loved the combination of apricots and bananas. It was also very moist and fluffy.


Akash Matubber
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This bread was easy to make and turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more spice, like cinnamon or nutmeg.


Serious Times
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I've tried many apricot banana quick bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's incredibly moist and flavorful, and the crumb is perfect.


salimu mwalibuwa
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This bread was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the flavor was very bland.


YOUSOF Jafari
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This is my new favorite quick bread recipe! It's so moist and flavorful, and the apricot and banana flavors are a perfect combination.


Arash Jalal
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I thought this bread was just okay. It was a little dry and the flavor was a bit bland.


Anas Naseer
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This bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was good.


YOUNG STEVE
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. Highly recommend!


Ruth Cathcart
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Followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out great! It was a hit with my family and friends.


Sherry Love
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This apricot banana quick bread was a delight! The flavors of the apricot and banana complemented each other perfectly, and the bread was moist and fluffy. I added a sprinkle of chopped walnuts for extra crunch, and it was a great addition. Will defi