Banana bread with coconut is the tropical twist on a classic favorite. It combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the full, creamy flavor of coconut. Perfect for breakfast, snack or even as a healthy alternative to cake. And the best part: it's easy to make ánd surprisingly nutritious!
Banana bread with coconut
1 hour
Banana bread with coconut
Banana bread with coconut is a delicious variation on the well-known banana bread - a little more exotic and creamy. The combination of banana and coconut gives the bread a tropical touch, transporting you to a sunny island with every bite. The coconut not only adds flavor, but also provides a soft, almost cake-like texture.
This banana bread is ideal for handling overripe bananas. Instead of throwing them away, give them a second life in a nutritious and delectable bake. Coconut rind and coconut milk make it rich and fragrant without being too heavy.
Serve it lukewarm, cold, with nut paste, or eat it cold as a quick snack. You can also freeze it in slices - ideal for busy days.
Whether you love healthy baking or just love tropical flavors, this banana bread with coconut is a keeper. Simple, delicious and a little vacation on your plate.
More recipes for banana bread
Earlier I made this banana bread with dates or use this basic banana bread recipe For your own variation.
What you need:
200 gr oat flour
85 gr almond flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
pinch of salt
3 ripe bananas
100 gr Greek yogurt
200 ml coconut milk
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
20 gr coconut rind
+ extra for garnish
1 banana bread
What to do:
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and line a cake pan with baking paper (or grease it).
2
Mix together the oat flour with the almond flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and the salt.
3
Mash 2 of the 3 bananas with a fork and place in another bowl. Add in the Greek yogurt, coconut milk, eggs and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
4
Now add the wet ingredients to the dry and add 2-3 tbsp of coconut flakes. Mix together to form a smooth batter.
5
Divide the batter between the cake pan. Cut the third banana in half lengthwise and place with the inside up on top of the batter. Sprinkle with some more coconut zest and slide into the oven for 50 minutes. Baking tip: Is the cake getting too dark halfway through baking? Cover the cake with aluminum foil and finish baking.
6
Let the banana bread with coconut cool completely before cutting it.
