Banilla Blueberry Bread Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt 1 small banana, peeled, mashed 1/2 cup frozen blueberries Directions: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease loaf pan. Combine all dry ingredients, and mix well. In a separate large bowl, combine butter and sugar and beat on high for 2 minutes. Gradually incorporate mixture of dry ingredients, followed by the yogurt, eggs and mashed banana. In a small bowl toss frozen blueberries with flour to coat, and gently fold into the batter. Pour batter into greased loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool on a baking rack before removing pan. Yields: 12 slices Nutritional Facts Per Serving: Calories: 170 Fat: 6 g Sat fat: 3 g Cholesterol: 50 mg Sodium: 180 mg Protein: 4 g Total Carbohydrates: 26 g Calcium: 5% DV Snacks are an important part of everyday nutrition. Not only do snacks supply needed energy, especially for active kids, but they can be an opportunity to get important healthy foods that you might be missing in your regular meals. Think of snacks as being “mini-meals” and you’re more likely to choose nutritious foods that come from the food groups in the Food Guide Pyramid, not just the empty calorie foods at the top. Fruit is a great snack food choice because it’s handy, portable, delicious and nutritious. Dairy is another good option, especially low-fat or non-fat varieties, such as a container of yogurt. Fruits provide vitamins, fiber and anti-oxidants and are fat-free. Dairy products provide calcium and other nutrients important for bone growth. A slice of this tasty quick bread with a glass of low or non-fat milk makes a great snack; you can even spread on a little peanut or almond butter for extra protein and staying power.
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