Coconut Banana Bread
This Coconut Banana Bread combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with shredded coconut for a moist, tender loaf with a slight coconut texture. The bread uses all-purpose flour, butter, sugar, eggs, and a touch of vanilla, balanced with baking powder and salt. Its crumb is soft with a hint of coconut flavor, highlighted by a sprinkling of coconut on top. It’s a versatile baked good that works well for breakfast, snacks, or desserts. The recipe requires careful mixing to avoid over-blending, ensuring a tender texture after baking for about 50 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coconut plus a tablespoon for sprinkling, shredded
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup sugar granulated white
- 2 egg lightly beaten, large
- 3 banana you need a cup and a half of mashed bananas, overripe
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Generously butter the inside of a (9x5) loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and coconut and set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes on medium speed).
- Add the eggs, and mix well.
- Add the mashed bananas and vanilla and beat until smooth.
- Fold in the mixed dry ingredients, until just combined. Don't over blend!
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan - it will be slightly shaggy.
- Sprinkle a small amount of coconut on top.
- Bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean - about 50 minutes.
- Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then invert onto a wire rack, to cool completely.
- Slice, and devour.
Notes
- Cool the banana bread completely before storing in an airtight container to keep it fresh for up to four days.
- Unsweetened coconut is recommended for balanced sweetness, but sweetened coconut can be used as preferred.
- Almond extract may be used as a substitute for vanilla extract to vary the flavor.
- The baked loaf freezes well; wrap whole or freeze individual slices separated by parchment to prevent sticking.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 185mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.