This Banana Bread With Toasted Coconut Crust recipe combines the classic flavors of banana bread with a delightful toasted coconut topping. The result is a moist, sweet bread with a crunchy texture that elevates the traditional banana bread recipe.
Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this recipe is easy to follow and uses ripe bananas to ensure maximum flavor and sweetness.
Delicious Banana Bread With Toasted Coconut Crust
This banana bread features a moist interior made from ripe bananas, complemented by a crispy toasted coconut crust. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields one loaf, perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut, toasted
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and melted butter. Stir in the baking soda and salt.
- Add Sugar and Egg: Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate Flour: Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Toasted Coconut: Stir in the toasted coconut and nuts if using.
- Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 1 loaf
- Calories: 200kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
