Banana Nut Bread {Egg-free, Dairy-free}

I found this egg-free, dairy-free banana bread recipe and thought I would give it a try.  Some of the reviews, said it was good but lacking a little.  So, I added vanilla and pecans to mine.  We really enjoyed it.  It has a little less fat and sugar than most, so you can feel a little less guilty eating it!

If you like this recipe, also try the most popular recipe on my blog for Banana Muffins (EF, DF).  You may also like Cream Cheese Banana Bread (EF).

Banana Nut Bread

Adapted from Taste of Home Banana Bread Recipe

2/3 c sugar

1/3 cup shortening

2 c flour

2 t baking powder

1/4 t baking soda

1/4 t salt

1 t vanilla

1 c mashed ripe bananas, about two medium

½ c chopped pecans

Beat sugar and shortening for about 5 minutes until combined.  Slowly mix in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  Mix in bananas and vanilla.  The batter will be thick.  Stir in pecans.  Spoon into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for about 45 minutes or until bread tests done with a toothpick. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.