2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice or your favorite mix of spices
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. mashed ripe bananas
1 (6 oz.) can frozen unsweetened orange juice, thawed
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. raisins or 1 c. nut meats or 1 c. candied fruit mix (opt.)
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix dry ingredients. Blend well the bananas, orange juice, eggs and extract. Stir in any optional ingredients used. Add dry ingredients. Stir just until moistened. Pour into greased loaf pan or pans. Bake in 350 degree oven for 40 minutes or until well done. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool on rack. Slice thinly.