1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
2 med. bananas, mashed
1/4 c. chopped nuts
1/4 to 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cream the shortening and sugar. Add and mix in eggs. Add baking soda, salt, and flour and mix. Add and mix bananas. Then add nuts and chocolate chips by hand. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Makes 1 bread size loaf pan.