Banana and Coconut Bread Recipe
The Banana and Coconut Bread recipe features ripe bananas, shredded coconut, flour, sugar, eggs, and baking powder. The ingredients are combined to create a moist batter, poured into a loaf pan, and baked until golden. This delicious bread offers a delightful blend of banana flavor and tropical coconut essence.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 loaf pan (9x5 inches)
- 1 whisk or fork
- 1 spatula or wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking parchment (optional)
- Oven
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for a deeper flavor
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened, based on preference
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans or chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan with a little coconut oil or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Use a whisk or fork to mix everything together until well combined.
Add Dry Ingredients:
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the wet ingredients. Then, gradually add the flour, folding it in gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine.
Incorporate Coconut:
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut, and if you're using them, add the chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
Pour into Pan:
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake:
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
Cool:
- Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.