Coconut Banana Bread is my new favorite banana bread! Adding coconut gives it that tropical twist and takes it to a whole new level of yumminess! This quick bread is golden brown on the top and is super moist and flavorful on the inside!
One time when I was a kid my family visited a couple elderly friends of ours. They had a dish of candy on the end table, of course I wanted one.
I politely sat there and eyed the candies until I couldn’t help myself. I blurted out, “Can I please have one of those?” My dad was horrified that I would ask our friends if I could have a candy.
The candy was theirs and I quickly remembered what I already know…you don’t ask people if you can have something that belongs to them. Let’s just say I got in trouble. Okay, it was big trouble and I never asked for anything again!
Fast forward to a few years ago when I went to visit my friend, Andra. Her house smelled amazing and she was just taking a couple loaves of Coconut Banana Bread out of the oven! Holy cow did I ever want her to share a slice of that warm bread with me!
Of course I didn’t ask her and I hope I didn’t sit there obviously eying the bread. She must have read my mind, or maybe it’s just because she’s super nice, either way she offered me a slice of bread!
Lucky me! That bread was amazing and I don’t even like bananas!
What I’m loving about Coconut Banana Bread!
- Quick breads are, well quick to make!
- The coconut really does add a new flavor to ordinary banana bread
- This banana bread recipe is moist yet not overly heavy
- Slather it with butter and it’s perfect for breakfast or an afterschool snack.
Tips for avoiding sunken quick bread
- Don’t fill the pans too full
- Make sure your leavening ingredients haven’t expired
- Measure the wet ingredients (for example measure your bananas and don’t just guess on how many to use)
- Reduce the temperature by 25 degrees if you are using a glass bread pan.
- Be careful not to overmix ingredients
- Bake quick breads immediately after they’ve been mixed.
- Use a toothpick to test for doneness
- Let rest in the pan for 10 minutes before turning to a wire rack to completely cool.
Why is there a crack on the top of my quick bread?
- A crack along the top of the quick bread is a good thing!
- It’s where the steam escapes from the bread as it’s baking
Here are some of my other favorite recipes for using overripe bananas.
- Strawberry Banana Bread
- Chubby Hubby Muffins
- Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies
- Sunshine Smoothies
- Banana Pancakes
- Cinnamon Banana Bars with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
What are the best banana bread add ins?
- Chocolate Chips
- Peanut Butter Chips
- Toffee Chips
- Dried fruit
- Chopped Nuts
I happen to love the addition of coconut, some of my boys won’t touch any food that contains coconut even though they’ve never tried it! There’s an easy fix to this problem. Pour half of the batter to one bread pan. Mix coconut into the remaining batter then put it in the pan. Problem solved. Coconut Banana Bread for me. No Coconut Banana Bread for them!
Add Coconut Banana Bread to your list of recipes to make when you have extra overripe bananas!
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Coconut Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1 c. melted butter
- 2 c. sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 T. vanilla
- 2 1/4 c. mashed bananas
- 4 c. flour
- 1 T. baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 c. chopped nuts optional
- 1 c. shredded coconut optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2 loaf pans
- Whip butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients. Stir just until combined.
- Stir in nuts and coconut.
- Divide batter between two bread pans.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes depending on the shape of your bread pans and how full they are filled.
This looks delicious!! The coconut is a great addition!
I’m always on a coconut kick so it hits the spot for me!
Is the ingredient baking powder measurement for 1 Tablespoon? Thanks!
Good catch! Yes, it’s 1 T. baking powder! Enjoy your bread!
Thanks! Can’t wait to try this recipe! Sounds yummy!!
I am loving the tropical twist! Adding coconut is such a fun addition!
Thanks! Some days just need to taste like Hawaii!
I have an old family recipe for coconut bread, so I know just how good it is in a quickbread. I can only imagine that adding the banana just makes it even more awesome. I am trying this one next!
Also great tip about reducing the baking temperature when using a glass tin. I did not know that! Thanks!
My grandma used to make the best coconut brunch bread! This Coconut Banana Bread reminds me a little of that bread and of her! Gotta love that!
wow this bread looks so perfect! Totally fluffy and delicious!! My boys, husband and son, would love for me to make them this bread!
Wow Camila! Sounds like you are about as outnumbered by the boys as I am! I hope your boys enjoy the bread! Happy baking!
Like you I really do not like bananas either, but I do love banana bread, it is always so moist and moorish, love the addition of coconut!
Yep! Bananas are not an option but the bread is so yummy! It’s just more comforting than eating a banana! Enjoy!
I love banana bread in all forms…love that you combined it with coconut…I’m sure it tastes delicious!
Coconut is my go to flavor right now so I’m loving this!
Love the addition of coconut! I’m always looking for new ways to make banana bread and this is now on my list of things to make. Great recipe x
Coconut is such a great flavor addition to pretty much anything! I can’t wait for you to try it out!
I am loving the coconut and banana combo!! It sounds fantastic!!!
Thanks! I kind of got addicted to coconut a few years ago and I haven’t stopped since! It’s fantastic in this bread!
Adding this to my must-make list! Looks fantastic!
Wow! This is so incredible! Fantastic flavor!
I love the smell of bread cooking! I have to try this!
Isn’t it the best! I love it when I’m organized enough to have bread just coming out of the oven when my boys get home from school! They love it too!
What a totally delicious way to enjoy bananas!
Much better than eating bananas by themselves!
I bet the coconut gives such a lovely flavour and texture to this bread, I’ll have to remember to add some to my next banana loaf!
It’s a fun addition I’ve fallen in love with!
I have a bread pan that is just begging for this to be made! Coconut and banana sound like an awesome combo!
Yes! You need to put those bread pans to use ASAP!
Could I half this recipe?
Hi Natalie! Making half a loaf of this bread is a bit tricky since it calls for three eggs, although it can be done. Whenever I need to half three eggs I put them in a glass measuring cup, whisk them gently, then pour out half of the mixture. It works really well and is an option. The other option is making both loaves and sticking one in the freezer for later, or sharing a loaf to a friend! Enjoy either way!