BLUEBERRY COLADA MINI LOAVES

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What do you get when you combine a pina colada and quick bread? This delightfully different treat that mixes in plenty of blueberries, too. The recipe makes eight miniature loaves.-Brenda K. Bonn, Geneva, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 mini loaves (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2/3 cup shortening
1-1/3 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the pineapple, milk and lemon juice. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into the creamed mixture. Fold in blueberries and coconut., Transfer to eight greased 4-1/2x2-1/2x1-1/2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.