1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. all bran
1 1/2 c. mashed bananas
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
Blend shortening and sugar, add egg, and beat well. Stir in all bran and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder, soda and salt together and add to mixture with nut meats. Stir only until combined. Bake at 350 degrees about 1 hour.