1 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. butter, softened
2 eggs
1 c. mashed ripe bananas (3)
1/2 c. miniature or reg. size semi-sweet chocolate pieces
3/4 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2/3 c. sugar
2 tbsp. milk
2/3 c. flaked coconut

In a mixing bowl stir together the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In mixing bowl beat sugar and butter with electric mixer until light, scraping sides of bowl often. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in milk and vanilla. Add flour mixture and banana alternately to sugar mixture, beating until smooth after each addition. Fold in flaked coconut and chocolate pieces.

Turn batter into a lightly greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45-50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack. For easy slicing, wrap loaf in foil and refrigerate overnight. Yield: Makes 1 loaf.