Banana and Almond Slices

Makes 16 Slices

Description/Notes:

Enjoy these tasty fruit slices without worrying too much about putting on weight

Ingredients:

4 oz. (125g) almonds, chopped

2 bananas, mashed

2 eggs

4 oz. (125g) molasses sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

4 oz. (125g) wholemeal flour

4 oz. (125g) polyunsaturated margarine

Cooking Instructions:

Pre-heat oven to 375F, Gas Mark 5, 190C
Cream the margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, adding a tablespoon of flour with the second egg
Fold in the remaining flour and baking powder with the bananas
Line a greased 8 inch (20 cm) square shallow tin
Spread the mixture evenly in the tin and sprinkle with the almonds
Bake in the pre-heated oven for 25 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly pressed
Leave in the tin for 2 minutes then cut into 16 slices
Transfer to a wire rack to cool