Banana Blueberry Quick Bread

1/2 cup shortening
1 5/8 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed bananas
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh blueberries or 3/4 cup frozen blueberries, thawed for 3 minutes in microwave

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

In a medium bowl, dredge blueberries in 1/8 cup flour. Gently stir blueberries together with oats, nuts, 1/1/2 cup flour, soda and salt.

In a large bowl, cream shortening. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in mashed banana. Add blueberry mixture to creamed mixture, and stir until just moistened. Spoon batter into the prepared pan.

Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center of the loaf. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

Makes: 1 9" x 5" loaf (12 servings)