Tropical Banana Bread with Toasted Coconut

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Moist banana bread swirled with ripe banana slices and toasted coconut, offering a comforting yet exotic twist on a classic. This American-inspired 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 210 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves 10 American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Mash bananas in a bowl until smooth. Add melted coconut oil, brown sugar, and vanilla, mixing until combined.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold into banana mixture until just combined.
  4. Step 4: Gently fold in 1/4 cup coconut flakes and banana slices, distributing evenly.
  5. Step 5: Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup coconut flakes over the surface.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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