Description
Moist old-fashioned Brown Sugar Banana Coconut Loaf made with ripe bananas, brown sugar, sweet shredded coconut, and a soft tender crumb topped with a golden crackly crust.
Ingredients
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp shredded coconut for topping
1 tbsp brown sugar for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
3. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl.
4. Whisk in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and milk.
5. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold until just combined.
6. Fold in the shredded coconut.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Sprinkle with extra coconut and brown sugar if desired.
9. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
10. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack before slicing.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour.
Let the loaf cool before slicing for the best texture.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 55 Minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg