Mango Bread

This is a totally yummy quick bread recipe that for some reason never made it on my blog.  So now it will be!  This is from Taste of Home contributor Jo Sherley of Kuhului, HI.   Heavy on fruit, so pay attention to the pan size which is smaller than usual. Too big and the center won't be baked by the time the outside is done.  While this recipe came from the book, it is available online here.

Mango Nut Bread

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
3 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chopped mangoes
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or macadamia nuts

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl beat eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in mangoes, dates and nuts (batter will be tiff). Spoon into two greased 8-in x 4-in x 2-in loaf pans. Bake at 350F for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire racks. Yields 2 loaves