4 bananas (or 1 1/2 c.)
1 c. applesauce
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. shortening
4 eggs (whole)
3/4 c. pecans or walnuts

Beat or mash bananas. Add applesauce, and vanilla; set aside. Sift flour, soda, baking powder and salt; set aside. Cream sugar and shortening. Add one egg at a time beating well after each one. Add banana mixture and mix well. Then add flour mixture and mix well. Finally add pecans or walnuts. Grease 2 loaf pans (12" x 4" x 2 1/2") and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.