Recipes for Diabetes - Cherry Pecan Loaf

Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

560 mL (2 1/4 cup) all-purpose flour

5 mL (1 tsp) baking soda

2 mL (1/2 tsp) salt

60 mL (1/4 cup) margarine, softened

60 mL (1/4 cup) sugar

125 mL (1/2 cup) egg substitute

6 packets sugar substitute

125 mL (1/2 cup) unsweetened applesauce

5 mL (1 tsp) vanilla extract

1 mL (1/4 tsp) almond extract

1 237-mL bottle Vanilla Glucerna

90 g (3 ounces) dried pitted cherries

125 mL (1/2 cup) chopped pecans

Nutrition information will vary with product used.

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Spray 23 X 12.5 cm (9 x 5-inch) bread pan with vegetable oil, and flour sides.
In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In large bowl, cream margarine and sugar together. Add egg substitute and continue to mix for an additional minute. Add sugar substitute, applesauce, vanilla, and almond extract.
Alternately add flour mixture and Glucerna until ingredients are just moistened. Stir in cherries and nuts.
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Cook completely before slicing.