Banana Muffins / Bread

This is my mom's banana bread recipe and I make it fairly often so I thought that I would finally post it here.

• 1/2 cup shortening or coconut oil
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 4-6 bananas (I usually use 5 large ones)
• 6 Tablespoons cream (OR 3 tablespoons of light sour cream + 3 tablespoons skim milk)
• 4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, raisins or chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease pan(s). Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, bananas, and cream.
2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, soda, and salt. Add to creamed mixture one cup at a time.
3. Stir in chocolate chips or nuts.
4. Pour or ladle into pan(s). Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 (muffins) or 30-40 minutes (bread).