1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. flour
1 c. oatmeal
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
Pinch of salt
3 crushed bananas
1 tsp. vanilla

Optional: 6 ounces miniature chocolate chips and/or 1 cup chopped nuts.

Mash bananas. Beat bananas, shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and beat thoroughly. Alternate dry ingredients with milk, mixing well after each addition. Stir in chocolate chips and/or nuts, if desired.

Bake in a greased loaf pan at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean. Four miniature loaf pans require 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees.