'Healthier' Banana Bread

preheat over to 350 degrees F

sift together:

• 1 c all purpose flour
• 1 c whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt

cream together in a large bowl:

• 1/4 c butter + 1/2 c unsweetened apple sauce
• 1/2 c granulated sugar
• 2 eggs

mix together in a separate, smaller bowl:

• 1 c mashed overripe bananas (two is usually enough)
• 1/3 c milk
• 1 tsp lemon juice (about half a lemon. Vinegar will do in a pinch)

optional:

• 1/2 c chopped nuts - your choice: pecans, walnuts, etc.
• 1/2 c chocolate chips (if you really want decadence)

Into the butter mixture, add the dry ingredients in thirds, following each addition with a third of the banana mixture. Add nuts or chips, if you wish.

Pour into 'lavishly' buttered bake pans or muffin tins.

Bake for 1 hour for bread pan, for about 45-50 minutes for muffins, or until bread springs back when lightly touched in the center.