1/2 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. mashed bananas
2 1/2 c. bran flake cereal
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
Nuts or raisins (opt.)

Mix together bananas and bran flake cereal and let stand 2 minutes. In large mixing bowl combine the following: butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Add the banana and cereal mixture. Then stir in the flour mixture. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts or raisins. Sprinkle some chopped nuts on top. Bake in loaf pan in 350 degree oven for 1 hour or muffin tins in 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes.