1/2 c. shortening
Pinch of salt
1 c. sugar
3 mashed bananas
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 egg
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1/4 c. Maraschino cherries, chopped

Blend sugar, salt and shortening. Add beaten egg, bananas, flour and soda. Add nuts, chocolate chips and cherries. Mix well. Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake in 325 degree oven for 40 to 50 minutes. This freezes well.