46Banana Macadamia Nut Bread3 medium ripebananas2 eggs1⁄2 cup (120 ml) butteror margarine, cutinto pieces andsoftened3 tablespoons (45 ml)buttermilk1 teaspoon (5 ml)vanilla1 cup (235 ml) sugar11⁄2 teaspoons (7 ml)baking powder1⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml)baking soda1⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) salt1⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml)cinnamon2 cups (475 ml)all-purpose flour*1 jar (3.25 oz. [92 g])macadamia nutsPosition 2 mm slicing disc in work bowl. Addbananas. Process to slice.Exchange slicing disc for multipurpose blade inwork bowl. Add eggs, butter, buttermilk, vanilla,and sugar. Process until creamy, about 45 seconds.Add baking powder, baking soda, salt, andcinnamon. Pulse 3 times, about 1 second each time.Add flour and nuts. Pulse 3 times, about 1 secondeach time, or until dry ingredients are moistened.Pour into greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch (23 x12.7 x 7.6 cm) loaf pan. Bake at 350ºF (177°C) for55 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted incenter comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes.Remove to cooling rack; cool completely.Yield: 12 servings.*If desired, substitute 1 cup (235 ml) whole wheatflour for 1 cup (235 ml) all-purpose flour.Tip: If using an 81⁄2 x 41⁄2 x 21⁄2-inch (21.6 x 11.4 x6.3 cm) loaf pan, bake for 60 to 65 minutes.Per Serving: About 300 cal, 4 g pro, 40 g carb,15 g total fat, 5 g sat fat, 55 mg chol, 300 mg sod.