Serves: 8
Total Calories: 312

1 banana
1/3 cup applesauce
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons buttermilk
2 cups flour, stirred and measured
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Mash bananas add enough applesauce to measure 1 cup set aside. Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs beat well. Add buttermilk (may be substituted with sour milk [3 tablespoons milk plus 1 teaspoon vinegar]) and banana and applesauce mixture. Sift or mix together dry ingredients add to creamed mixture blend well. Pour into greased 8 1/2x2 1/2x4 1/2-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 45 minutes or until done. Makes 1 loaf.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 8
Total Calories: 312
Calories from Fat: 117

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