FUNKY MONKEY BANANA BREAD
(put the lime in the coconut...)

Cream together

1 stick butter, unsalted, softened
(or 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening plus 1 tablespoon yogurt)
1 cup granulated sugar

then beat in

2 eggs

then beat in a well-stirred mixture of

1-1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda

then beat in

3 medium size very ripe bananas, cut up
1/2 cup lime flavored yogurt
1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flaked coconut
6 oz. dried cherries (optional)

beating until all the banana has blended into the batter.

Pour into 3" x 5" x 7" loaf pan or 10" tube pan coated with nonstick spray.
Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350 degrees F, or until a toothpick inserted
in center comes out completely clean. Cool 15 minutes in pan. Turn onto
plate. Serve warm, or let sit covered overnight then serve cold. I
guar-un-tee you will like this.