COCONUT BANANA LOAF (OR BREAD)
Treat yourself to this super moist and truly scrumptious Coconut Banana Loaf (Bread) that has all the yummy notes of coconut, tangy lemons, and sweet Bananas!
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded
- 4 oz unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (optional)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 3 bananas, very ripe (ones with spotted peels would work well)
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- grated zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F . Lightly grease a 9×5 loaf pan (preferably a light-colored one, if you have it), and then line it with parchment paper. Set aside.Using a wire whisk, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, shredded coconut, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the softened butter and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture and mix just until combined.NOTE: If you don’t want to use the mixer, simply melt the butter and mix by hand.
- Peel and mash the bananas. If you wish you can put the bananas in a food processor to hasten the process. Add the mashed bananas to the egg mixture and continue to beat until smooth. Pour in the lemon juice, grated zest, and coconut oil (if using). Beat just until combined.
- Slowly stir in the flour mixture just until everything is combined. Pour into the lined loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
TIPS & TRICKS
*To soften the butter, take it out of the fridge and bring it to room temperature about an hour before you need it. In case that’s not possible here’s a good link on how to soften a butter quicker. If you can’t wait, simply use melted butter.
I use an elongated and thinner loaf pan which makes baking time for the bread shorter - about 45-50 minutes in my oven. If you are using a regular or wider loaf pan, please adjust the time accordingly. Not all oven temps and heating are the same so your baking time may be slightly different than mine so use a tester to see if the loaf is fully baked in the middle.
A darker pan will produce a darker looking bread but it won’t affect the taste.
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