Coconut Banana Bread
Coconut Banana Bread is a tropical escape in every bite. This moist, flavorful loaf combines ripe bananas and shredded coconut for a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. With its golden-brown crust and soft interior, this easy-to-make recipe will impress both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike. Enjoy the warmth of homemade goodness that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 3 overripe bananas (about 1.5 cups mashed)
- 1/3 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with coconut oil or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.
- Mix melted coconut oil and sugar into the mashed bananas. Add eggs and stir until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Gradually add to the banana mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in shredded coconut until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg