2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup light or dark brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup apple sauce
2 large eggs, beaten
2 ripe bananas, mashed
2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or slivered almonds
2 tablespoons fresh grated orange rind
Preparation:
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Nutmeg Glaze
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons toasted coconut (optional)
In small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, orange juice concentrate, and nutmeg together until smooth. Add the toasted coconut, if desired. Pour or spread over bread as glaze.
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