Mom’s ‘Better for Ya’ Banana Bread

The ingredients are in bold so you’ll have to read this through and write out a list for yourself:

1. Cream together;  ½ C white sugar & ¼ C shortening
2. Now blend in 1/3 C unsweetened apple sauce
3. Add, 2 eggs, 3 lg very ripe bananas, 1 ¼ C flour, ½ C wheat bran,
4. ½ C rolled oats & 2 tsp baking soda
5. Blend the above by hand very well then add ¾ C chopped Pecans
6. You may also consider adding in ½ cup of dehydrated cranberries
7. Bake in a 325° F in a loaf pan for approx 1 hour; until inserted tooth pick comes out clean.

This recipe is based on Sandy’s Award Winning Cran-Nut Loaf. You may also bake these as muffins (325F for approx 20-25 minutes).

Brooke

My name is Brooke and I love to cook, hence the nickname. I am passionate about eating for pleasure and nutrition, making jam, and Pilates.