1 1/3 c. or 4 bananas
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
3/4 c. nutmeats

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