1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 c. applesauce
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Cream butter, eggs, and sugar. Add remaining ingredients. Lightly grease 2 loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Yields: 2 loaves.