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Banana Coconut Bread
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 
Try toasting the coconut for extra flavor. Letting the banana mixture sit at the start of the recipe contributes to the loaf's great texture.
Author: Mary Gillespie
Ingredients
  • 3 medium overripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Grease one large or two small loaf pans.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash bananas thoroughly.
  4. Stir in yogurt and baking soda. Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, in a larger mixing bowl, beat eggs.
  6. Add sugar, then blend in oil. Mix thoroughly.
  7. In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and coconut.
  8. Add banana mixture to eggs, stirring to blend.
  9. Add flour to the banana-egg mixture, stirring gently to make sure all flour is moistened. Do not overmix.
  10. Spoon batter into prepared pans.
  11. Bake for 35-45 minutes.
  12. Let cool in pan 5 minutes. Turn out of pans and let cool on wire rack
Recipe Notes

A honey glaze will give your loaves a nice shine. Mix 1/2 tablespoon of honey with an equal amount of water in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 20 seconds, or long enough to melt honey. Stir, and brush over hot loafs while they are still in the pan.