1/2 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 c. mashed banana
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, banana, and vanilla, beating well. Combine dry ingredients, blending well; stir into banana mixture. Mix in milk and pecans.

Spoon batter into a greased 9 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 to 75 minutes. Yield: 1 loaf.