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Coconut Banana Bread
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Coconut Banana Bread

Course Breads and Muffins
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 1 loaf
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Large Loaf Pan
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer

Ingredients

Bread:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 whole ripe bananas well-mashed
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut

Topping:

  • ¼ cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a large loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl, then mix well.
     
  • In a large bowl, beat bananas, brown sugar,  and white sugar with a hand mixer or stand mixer until creamy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Add the melted coconut oil, vanilla, and cinnamon, then mix until completely combined.
  • Slowly add the flour mixture to the banana mixture. 
  • Add the shredded coconut and stir until well combined.
  • Make the topping by mixing the remaining coconut, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined in a small bowl.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan, then top with the topping mixture.
  • Place into the oven and bake for about 60-65 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
     
  • Remove from oven and let cool. Slice and serve plain or slathered in butter. Enjoy.