Ingredients

  • 8 very ripe bananas
  • 1/2 c. strong decaffinated coffee (mixed)
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. margarine, melted
  • 1 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 4 eggs or egg substitute
  • 2 c. whole wheat flour
  • 2 c. white flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 Tbsp. salt

Method

  • Mash bananas in bowl.
  • Pour 1/2 cup strong prepared coffee and vanilla over them and let them stand while batter is being prepared.
  • Add melted margarine to brown sugar.
  • Mix well.
  • Add eggs to the slightly cooled mixture.
  • Mix well.
  • Add dry ingredients.
  • Mix well.
  • (The batter should be very stiff at this point.)
  • Add bananas and mix everything together.
  • Pour batter into 4 greased and floured bread pans.
  • Bake at 400° until toothpick comes out clean.
  • (Usually 1 hour for well done bread.)