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A slice of moist coconut banana bread on a plate, topped with toasted coconut flakes, with a cozy kitchen setting in the background.

Easy Coconut Banana Bread: Indulgent Recipe with a Tropical Flair

This Easy Coconut Banana Bread is ultra-moist, naturally sweet, and packed with tropical flavor from shredded coconut and ripe bananas. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this one-bowl recipe comes together in minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tropical-Inspired
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 1 tsp baking soda helps it rise
  • 1/2 tsp salt balances sweetness
  • 1/2 cup milk dairy or non-dairy

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For combining ingredients
  • 1 Whisk To mix the wet ingredients
  • 1 Spatula For folding in dry ingredients
  • 1 9x5-inch loaf pan Greased for easy removal
  • 1 Cooling rack To cool the bread evenly

Method
 

  1. Preheat & Prepare:
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. Mash Bananas:
  4. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  5. Mix Wet Ingredients:
  6. Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Whisk until fully combined.
  7. Combine Dry Ingredients:
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, shredded coconut, baking soda, and salt.
  9. Fold & Pour:
  10. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  11. Bake:
  12. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  13. Cool & Serve:
  14. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

✅ Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
✅ Refrigerate for up to 1 week for extra freshness.
✅ Freeze for up to 3 months; wrap slices individually for easy thawing.