I substituted dried apricots for maraschino cherries in this Christmas delight.

½ C butter
1 C sugar
2 eggs
1 T vanilla
2 C flour
1 T soda
½ T salt
1 C mashed bananas
1 can mandarin oranges (drained)
1 c coconut
1 c chocolate chips
½ c diced apricots
½ c dates
2/3 c sliced almonds (divided)

Mix like any quick bread, reserving some almonds for the top of the bread. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 for 50-55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.