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Whole Wheat Coconut Banana Bread with Coconut Streusel
5 from 18 votes

Whole Wheat Coconut Banana Bread with Coconut Streusel

Whole Wheat Coconut Banana Bread with Coconut Streusel is a moist, dense loaf combining whole wheat pastry flour and four ripe bananas with coconut milk, oil, and extracts for a tropical twist. A crumbly streusel topping made from brown sugar, flours, unsweetened shredded coconut, cinnamon, and butter adds textured sweetness and a fragrant finish. Baking at a gentle temperature ensures a tender crumb and a golden crust without overbrowning.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 1 (9x5) loaf
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.