Lansing USD469 is proud to promote health & wellness to our students and staff. In addition to having a Health & Wellness Committee that meets quarterly, Lansing Middle School has a student Health and Wellness Advisory Committee in their Peer Leadership group, led by teacher and coach Jennifer Bishop.
Banana Bread
Cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons stevia sweetener
OR
18 stevia sweetener packets
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 medium semi-ripe bananas (mashed with a fork)
1 large egg
1/2 cup 100% orange juice
1/3 cup extra-light olive oil
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Lightly spray two 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, stevia sweetener, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon until well blended.
In a medium bowl, stir together the bananas, egg, juice, and oil until well blended.
Pour into the flour mixture, stirring together just until moistened but no flour is visible. Stir in the walnuts. Pour the batter into the pans, about halfway full, smoothing the tops.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer the pans to a cooling rack. Let cool completely
Healthy Tip:
Find healthy ways to cope with stress, such as practicing breathing exercises or connecting with loved ones
Healthy quote:
A healthy outside starts from the inside. -Robert Urich