1 c. mashed bananas, 2-3 bananas
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. salad oil
2 eggs
2 c. sifted all purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. finely grated raw carrot
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Combine banana, sugar, oil, and eggs in large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes or 300 strokes by hand. Sift together flour, soda, salt, and cinnamon. Fold into banana mixture. Stir in carrots, nuts, and vanilla. Spoon into a greased and floured 9 x 5 x 2 3/4 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until it tests done. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on rack. Wrap and store overnight before cutting. Makes 1 loaf or 10 servings.