Whole Grain Banana Bread - Crockpot

Hello readers!! 

Here is another Crock-Pot Tuesday recipe.  This bread is very moist and delicious!!  Enjoy!!


Ingredients:

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons wheat germ, divided
2/3 cup of butter,softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed bananas (2 to 3 bananas)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)


Directions:

1. Spray 1-quart casserole, souffle dish or other high-sided baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.  Sprinkle dish with  2 tablespoons wheat germ.
2.  Beat butter and sugar in large owl with electric mixer until fluffy.  Add eggs, one at a time; beat until blended.  Add bananas and vanilla; beat until smooth.
3. Gradually stir in flours, remaining 1/4 cup wheat germ, baking soda and salt.  Stir in nuts, if desired.  Pour batter into prepared dish; lace in 4 1/2 quart crock pot.  Cover; cook on LOW 4 to 6 hours on HIGH for 2-3 hours or until edges begin to brown and toothpick inserted into centre comes out clean.
4.  Remove dish from Crock Pot.  Cool n wire rack about 10 minutes. Remove bread from dish; cool completely on wire rack.