Ingredients

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. mashed bananas
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. Hershey's mini chips semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Method

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Grease bottom only of 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. In large mixer bowl, combine all ingredients except chocolate chips and walnuts; blend well on medium speed of electric mixer. Stir in chips and walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan.
  • Cool completely.
  • Makes 1 loaf.