Day 9 - Blueberry Bread

Breakfast is a challenge on school days.  The kids arise anywhere from 5:30 to 5:45 a.m. and scramble to catch a 6:20 a.m. bus.  Once on the bus, however, they have about an hours ride before they land at their destination of education.  Some days my hubby will drive them in but with the price of gas, an additional 40 minutes (there and back) with a suburban can put a dent in the 'ole wallet.

I've prepared a hearty breakfast bread so my little ones leave the house with the proper energy jump-start they need in the morning.

Blueberry Bread

1 cup unbleached flour
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup blueberries (I used canned this time around, but fresh is best)
3/4 cup evaporated skim milk
2 egg whites
1/4 cup honey
2 tbls. oil

1) In a large bowl mix flour, oat bran, cornmeal, baking soda and cinnamon.  Stir in blueberries.

2) In a medium bowl combine milk, egg, honey and oil.  Pour into flour bowl and  mix just until the flour is moistened.

3)  Coat a loaf pan with a no-stick spray.  Spoon in the batter.  Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes.  Lightly cover with foil and bake another 30-40 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted comes out clean.  Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

*from 'Cooking for Good Health'