Banana Walnut Bread

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 65 min. + cooling

Yield 1 loaf

This banana walnut bread is delicious, comforting and super speedy to prepare. It doesn't take much more than sugary bananas and crunchy nuts to make this beloved quick bread.

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1 tablespoon 2% milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and milk. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in nuts.
Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 325° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 207 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.