Moist and Rich Carob Bread

½ cup carob powder
2 large eggs
¾ cup mashed banana
½ cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil (can be reduced or omitted)
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped walnuts

In mixing bowl, beat carob powder, eggs, and banana. Add water, oil, and vanilla. Beat well. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and walnuts. Beat well and pour batter into oiled 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.