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Oatmeal Banana Nut Bread

SUBMITTED BY: KWILGO PHOTO BY: Koko

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 109 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  55 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x5 inch loaf

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed bananas
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  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.
  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.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by LISAKP71
Really good, classic banana nut bread taste. Use lots of extra banana, especially if you are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2003 by SONALI_77
great recipe! I used fat-free vanilla yogurt for half the shortening and it turned out fantastic. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2003 by Zafira Vauxhall
I made this last week for my church group, served it with honey butter and there wasn't a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2008 by Momma4Four
I had some left-over banana's from Christmas and wanted to try a new recipe. My old recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by KRIS1225
I thought this turned out great! The oats give it a great texture and fullness. I had to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by JLFRAT
Very good banana nut bread with the added twist of oatmeal. I think I baked it too long this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by ENDLESSSKY
Wow- absolutely delicious- moist yet fluffy, and the oatmeal gives it just the right... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by Debbie from Annapolis
Hello! I was looking for a good banana nut bread recipe to make to give as Christmas gifts... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by SHELS77
This recipe made a great bread. The oatmeal gives a wonderful texture yet the bread is still... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by STRAWBERI
This recipe was so easy to make and it was so YUMMY!!!!! It doesn't last a day at my house. MORE