Aloha Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl, cream margarine and sugar.
3. 3
   Beat in eggs, one at a time.
4. 4
   Combine the banana and buttermilk in a small cup.
5. 5
   In a separate small bowl, stir together the flour, soda, baking powder and salt.
6. 6
   Add the flour mixture alternately with the banana and buttermilk mixture to the egg mixture.
7. 7
   Fold in chopped cherries.
8. 8
   Pour into an ungreased loaf pan.
9. 9
   Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the loaf returns clean.
10. 10
    Makes 1 loaf or 18 slices.
11. 11
    Calories per serving: 143 Fat: 3 gm. Cholesterol: 30 mg. with egg; 0 gm. with substitute Sodium: 142mg.
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    For exchange diets, count: 1 bread/starch, 1/2 fruit and 1/2 fat.