Coconut Banana Bread
The familiar flavor of sweet banana bread with bits of coconut and coconut flavor swirled throughout this amazing quick bread!
Servings 16 servings
Calories 178kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour, all-purpose
- 1 cup flour, whole wheat
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 large egg
- 3 medium banana
- 1/4 cup yogurt, plain, low-fat
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; flour the pan and set aside.
- Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife, then add to a large bowl.
- Add baking soda and salt to the flour, then whisk to combine.
- Place sugar and oil into a separate mixing bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended.
- Add eggs 1 at a time to the sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Peel bananas and mash with the back of a fork.
- Add mashed banana, yogurt, lime juice, and vanilla to the mixing bowl and beat again until well blended.
- Add flour mixture to the mixing bowl; beat at low speed just until moistened. Fold in 1/2 cup coconut.
- Spoon batter into the prepared pan, and sprinkle extra coconut on top. Using the back of a spoon, gently press without mixing in.
- Bake for up to 1 hour, checking at 45 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean when done.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 157mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g