16 servings/serving size: 1 slice

1/2 cup mashed bananas (about 1)

1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (yams)

1/3 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup canola oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg

1 egg white

1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1. Preheat oven 350º F.  Coat 9x5x3-in nonstick loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. 

2. In large bowl, mix together bananas, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, oil, vanilla, egg, egg white.  In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon.

3. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture, mixing just until combined. Stir in pecans. Bake 40-45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 137, Protein (g) 3, Carbohydrate (g) 18, Fat (g) 6, Calories from Fat (%) 39, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Sugars (g) 7, Cholesterol (mg) 13, Sodium (mg) 94, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat

Serving Suggestion: Serve this yummy treat for breakfast, dessert, or as a nutritious after-school snack.

Terrific Tidbit: One 15-oz can of sweet potatoes= 1 cup fresh cooked – or leftover sweet potatoes work fine too.