HELP with banana bread

[Dina]

I just ran out of canola oil for my banana loaves that I've started. Will butter or vegetable shortening be okay to substitute for the oil? I also have fat free cream cheese but doubt that will do any justice for the fat agent that it needs. HELP PLEASE! I need all suggestions on what to substitute on the bread. Thanks a million.

 

[FryBoy]

Either should work fine, but the texture might be a little different. I think butter might improve the flavor.

 

[Alix]

Dina, use margarine or butter, but melt it first.

 

[Dina]

Thanks. Tried the melted butter (liquid form) then cooled it and worked well. You all may have just changed my recipe for the better cause it tastes wonderful with butter. Thanks a lot. My family's enjoying it now with some vanilla ice cream.

 

[maylady2]

healthy substitute

I will use applesauce in equal amounts if i run out of oil. There is not a noticeable taste difference and it is a healthy alternative.