"HEAVENLY" BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP NUT LOAF

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I have been making and sharing this Sweet Bread recipe for many years now. It earned its name from the reactions to the first bite of a warm slice ... it's always the same ... "Oh my!! This is Heavenly!" Hence the name "Heavenly" Banana Chocolate Chip Nut Loaf. Enjoy!! TIP: So you will always have bananas for this recipe at...

Provided by Cindy Cooke

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 c shortening
1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
1 c mashed banana (about 3 medium bananas)
2 Tbsp milk
1/2 c chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1/2 c crasins (or any dried fruit you prefer)
1/2 c chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. In a separate bowl, combine thoroughly the first 4 ingredients, set aside.
  • 2. Cream shortening & sugar till light & fluffy.
  • 3. Add eggs & beat well.
  • 4. Combine banana & milk; add to creamed mixture alternately w/flour mixture,(gently beating with mixer or incorporated by hand) just until smooth after each addition.
  • 5. Fold in nuts, dried fruit and chocolate chips.
  • 6. Turn into a greased and lightly floured 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  • 7. Bake @ 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Check the center of the loaf with a toothpick, if it comes out clean, the loaf is done.
  • 8. Cool for 1 hour before cutting. Serve plain or buttered. Enjoy!

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