| Prep time: | 20 Min |
| Cook time: | 55 Min |
| Ready in: | 1 Hr 15 Min |
| SERVINGS: |
| Original yield: 1 - 9x5 inch loaf |
INGREDIENTS
* 1/2 cup shortening
* 3/4 cup white sugar
* 2 eggs
* 1 cup mashed bananas
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
DIRECTIONS
* Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
* In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the banana and vanilla.
* In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats and nuts. Pour into prepared pan.
* Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
