Toasted Coconut-Banana Bread

Banana bread became popular in the United States during the Great Depression as a way to use overripe bananas that would otherwise be thrown away.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Toasted Coconut-Banana Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Caribbean Courses: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2240

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 unit Ripe bananas
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 unit Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Shredded coconut
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. In another bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing until just combined.
7. Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped walnuts.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.