Honey Banana Bread
Makes 12 servings

125 mL	honey	½ cup 	
75 mL	butter or margarine, softened	⅓ cup 	
5 mL	vanilla extract	1 tsp. 	
2	eggs	2	
180 mL	whole wheat flour	¾ cup	
125 mL	unbleached flour	½ cup	
125 mL	rolled oats	½ cup	
5 mL	baking powder	1 tsp.	
5 mL	nutmeg	1 tsp.	
2 mL	salt	½ tsp.	
250 mL	ripe banana, mashed	1 cup	
125 mL	walnuts, chopped, optional	½ cup	

1.	Cream honey and butter in large mixing bowl until fluffy.
2.	Beat in vanilla. 
3.	Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4.	Combine dry ingredients. Add alternately with bananas, blending well. 
5.	Stir in walnuts if desired.
6.	Spoon into greased 22x12.5x7.5 cm (9x5x3-inch) loaf pan.
7.	Bake at 160°C (325°F) for 50 to 55 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near centre of loaf comes out clean.
8.	Cool completely before slicing and enjoy.
Note: Honey is a safe and wholesome food for adults and children, but it should not be fed to infants less than a year old. 
Recipe inspired by National Honey Board ©