Sift together:

2 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt

Combine in bowl:

3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. oil
2 c. bananas (or any other fruits)
Optional - 1/4 c. nuts, 1/2 c. each coconut and raisins

Mix together all ingredients. Grease loaf pans with shortening. Pour batter into loaf pans (3/4 filled). Bake at 350 degrees 50-60 minutes. Small pans 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.