2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. mashed ripe bananas (about 3 sm.)
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottoms only of two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pans. In large mixing bowl combine all ingredients except chocolate chips and walnuts; blend well on medium speed.

Stir in chips and walnuts. Pour into prepared pans. Bake 45-50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely.