Banana Bread - Crock Pot

3 bananas
1 c sugar
1/2 c shortening
1 t baking soda
1 t vanilla
2 eggs
2 c flour
1/2 t salt
Nuts (optional)

In a medium mixing bowl, mix dry ingredients. Add bananas, eggs (one at a time), and vanilla. Pour into crock pot pan (either the bread pan insert that is made for the crock pot or a coffee can cut down to size). Bake in crock pot on low until done – about 6 hours.