Whole Grain Banana Coconut Bread
Moist, wholesome, and naturally sweet, this Whole Grain Banana Coconut Bread is the perfect harmony of tropical flavors and hearty goodness. Made with nutrient-rich whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and unsweetened shredded coconut, this bread delivers a guilt-free indulgence that’s both satisfying and delicious. Coconut oil and applesauce ensure a tender crumb, while optional mix-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chips add customizable bursts of texture. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a bake time of under an hour, this recipe is an effortless way to whip up a nutritious treat perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Plus, it's easily adaptable for dairy-free diets! Serve it warm with a smear of butter or your favorite topping for a crowd-pleasing bite every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 0.5 cup optional mix-ins (e.g., chopped nuts, chocolate chips)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the shredded coconut, brown sugar, applesauce, coconut oil, vanilla extract, eggs, and milk until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If using optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, fold them into the batter at this stage.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2840 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 137.7 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.0 g | 435% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 377 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 2860 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 377.1 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.8 g | 174% | |
| Total Sugars | 173.7 g | ||
| Protein | 58.2 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 369 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 3209 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
