Whole Wheat Coconut Banana Bread with Coconut Streusel
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Whole Wheat Coconut Banana Bread with Coconut Streusel
Description
This banana bread utilizes whole wheat pastry flour to create a hearty yet tender texture. The use of mashed bananas lends moisture and natural sweetness, complemented by coconut milk and coconut oil, which infuse the bread with subtle coconut flavor. Vanilla and coconut extracts further deepen this tropical profile. Brown sugar enriches sweetness, balanced by the baking soda and cinnamon for leavening and warm spice.
A streusel topping combines brown sugar, flour, flakes and shredded unsweetened coconut, cinnamon, and unsalted butter mixed until evenly moistened, then sprinkled atop the batter. This topping bakes to a crisp, crumbly layer, contrasting with the soft bread below.
Baked at 325°F for 75 to 85 minutes, the bread develops a golden crust while maintaining a moist interior. Tent the bread with foil if the streusel browns too quickly. Cooling thoroughly before slicing helps the crumb set properly, ensuring clean cuts.
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 egg large
- 1 cup brown sugar loosely packed
- 1/3 cup coconut milk canned
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted and slightly cooled
- 4 banana mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
streusel
- 2/3 cups brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/4 cup flaked coconut unsweetened
- 2 teaspoons coconut unsweetened, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 9×5 loaf pan thoroughly with nonstick spray. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt, whisking thoroughly. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and brown sugar until smooth. Add in coconut milk and coconut oil, whisking until combined. Stir in mashed bananas, vanilla and coconut extracts until mixed. Slowly stir in dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Pour batter in the greased loaf pan.
- Combine all the streusel ingredients in a bowl and mix with your hands until butter is easily dispersed. You want the entire mixture to be moistened. Evenly sprinkle on top of the banana bread batter. Place loaf pan on a baking sheet and set in the oven. Bake for 75-85 minutes, or until center is set. If the streusel begins to brown, tent the bread with aluminum foil.
- Remove and let cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting.
Notes
- This banana bread is adapted from a triple fudge banana bread recipe to include coconut flavors.
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