Yield: 20 servings
Coconut Banana Bread Recipe
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Total Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Transform your everyday Banana Bread recipe into a tropical treat. Coconut Banana Bread is full of crunchy macadamia nuts and toasted coconut flakes. The results are unbelievably delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 ripe bananas (about 2 cups mashed)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two 9-inch loaf pans with baking spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add in eggs and vanilla and beat until well combined.
- Add in bananas. Mix until creamy. Add in flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir just until combined. Fold in the sour cream, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts just until blended.
- Pour into prepared loaf pans evenly.
- Bake for one hour, remove and cool in pans ten minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for later use.
Notes
- Sour cream can be substituted with full fat yogurt in banana bread. Avoid choosing a flavored or sweetened yogurt as it will affect the texture and taste of your bread.
- Macadamia Nuts- can substitute walnuts or pecans if desired. Or leave the nuts out completely!
- More Coconut Flavor- add in ½ teaspoon coconut extract if desired.
- Pans: For our recipe, we use 9x5-inch loaf pans. If using a different size pan, adjust the bake time accordingly.
- Can you freeze banana bread? Yes! Wrap cooled banana bread in plastic wrap or foil, then slide into a ziploc freezer bag. Store for up to three months. Thaw on counter (in bag) overnight.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
20Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 330Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 274mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 2gSugar: 25gProtein: 4g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.