Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 c. mashed bananas
  • 1 can mandarin oranges, liquid removed & minced
  • 1 (6 ounce.) pkg. chocolate chips
  • 1 c. flaked coconut
  • 2/3 c. nuts, minced
  • 1/2 c. maraschino cherries, minced
  • 1/2 c. dates, minced (optional)

Method

  • Mix first 4 ingredients, mix together flour and soda.
  • Alternate adding flour mix and bananas to first 4 ingredients.
  • Gently stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1 1/4 hrs.
  • Use either 2 (7 1/2 x 3 3/4 inch) loaf pans or possibly 4 mini loaf pans.