Oatmeal Banana Nut Bread

This is the best banana nut bread I have ever made! So full of flavor. I double the recipe and give it as gifts. Everyone seems to appreciate it.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

Step: 2

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.

Step: 3

In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats and nuts. Pour into prepared pan.

Step: 4

Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Per Serving: 255 calories; protein 4.1g; carbohydrates 31.8g; fat 13g; cholesterol 31mg; sodium 161.8mg.

Eating healthy breakfast to start the day has become a fabulous habit. It’s a great way to start my 24 hours off healthfully. The sweet hit from the fruit wakes me up and bring me power to make on the morning. Sugar is more vilified as the root of all disease, but fruit is also loaded with fibre, which is great for your stomach system and make keep you feeling full longer, and less likely grab a side food out of the street food before break .

Make fruit a at 7.00 clock habit is simple . Easy as put the fruit in your refrigerator next to the milk or on the bench next to your cereal bowl , or beside your coffee maker or tea kettle — somewhere where you’ll see it. Before you eat the rest of your breakfast , eat your fruit. If you’re not normally a breakfast person.