OAT-CHIP BANANA BREAD

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"Banana bread has always been a favorite in our home," writes Lisa Green of Kunkletown, Pennsylvania. "As I was mixing up a batch one afternoon, I decided to add a cup of oatmeal and some chocolate chips. The yummy result was an immediate hit!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

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. Combine the flour, oats, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture, stirring just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips., Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.