Cardamom-Spiced Banana Coconut Bread

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

Moist banana bread enriched with shredded coconut and aromatic cardamom for a tropical twist. This recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, layers ripe bananas, all-purpose flour, baking soda into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 10, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe bananas
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mash 3 medium ripe bananas until smooth.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until combined.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ground cardamom, and 1/2 tsp salt.
4. Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently. Fold in 1 cup shredded coconut.
5. Step 5: Pour batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.