1/3 c. uncooked oats (regular or quick-cooking)
1/4 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Combine oats and buttermilk; set aside. Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in bananas and oat mixture.

Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; stir into banana mixture. Spoon batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until done.