Ingredients
1/3 cup shortening2/3 cup sugar2 eggs1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 2 whole crackers)1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans1/2 cup dried cranberries
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in bananas. Combine the flour, cracker crumbs, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in walnuts and cranberries. Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan.
Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
