Super moist banana bread prepared using 5 bananas & toasted coconut. Tropical bliss in a bread!
Do you face with the problem of overly-ripened bananas with blackened skin which no one in your house wants to touch??
Behold!!
Here comes the loaded banana bread which uses 5 large overly ripe bananas. Dessert, breakfast or snack ready with bananas you were planning to get rid of! It makes my heart sing every time when I can find a good use of produce on the verge of going to waste in a delicious way.
I am a sucker for good moist banana bread. I still remember one time during our weekend trip to Chicago, I prepared a loaf of this delicious banana bread and took it for snacking. It lasted us good 2 hours(!!!) as I couldn’t stop myself from finishing it up slice by slice it with a cup of hot coffee.
Now lot of other family members have joined in the ongoing bandwagon and I get requests for this crazy good deliciously sweet and moist bread almost every other week. The classic version without any add on’s is just perfect in itself and seriously it can replace a dessert too. I noticed it gets better as days pass by. Kept in an airtight container in refrigerator, it keeps getting softer and much more delicious with each passing day.
Now this bread, I wanted to do something different with the classic banana bread and it seemed right to add toasted coconut to the batter to make it perfect for hot summer weather as who doesn’t likes a good tropical tasting goodness?!!
On another note did you guys watch ” The fault in our stars”?!! I have already watched it twice, dragged him to watch it as well and now planing on making my mother watch it as well! It’s a beautiful story and very nicely made. Must watch guys.
Ohh and may be you can sneak in some of this bread too!!
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- (2+1/3) cups banana puree (You might end up using 5 large overly ripe bananas)
- ½ cup sweetened coconut flakes plus extra for garnishing
- Pre heat oven to 350F.
- In a bowl, add flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In another bowl, add olive oil and brown sugar. Stir it until it gets evenly mixed. To it add eggs and stir it around. Add banana puree and mix it all together. Add the banana mix to dry ingredients and fold until it all comes together. Try not to overmix.
- Fold in the sweetened coconut flakes. Pour the batter in a greased loaf pan or loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Garnish with more sweetened coconut. Bake in a pre heated oven for good 60 mins or until knife comes out clean.
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Glamorous Glutton says
June 30, 2014 at 1:45 AMThis looks wonderful, covered in toasted coconut on the top. I bet the coconut and bananas keep it really moist inside. GG
naivecookcooks says
July 1, 2014 at 8:59 PMThanks! Hope you give it at try!
Ema @ On the flavor road says
June 30, 2014 at 3:21 AMYou won’t believe me, butttttt…I have never made a banana bread in my all life :(! I thought it was difficult, but reading your recipe I realized it is not :)! That’s great!!! I just bought coconut flakes and given that I usually have ripe banans at home, I write down your recipe and I’ll make it soon :)!
Thank you for this fabulous recipe Ami :*
naivecookcooks says
July 1, 2014 at 9:00 PMAww Ema, there’s always a first time!! Let me know how you like it!
ela@GrayApron says
June 30, 2014 at 5:02 AMIt does look like a tropical goodness! Love it!
ela h.
naivecookcooks says
July 1, 2014 at 9:00 PMThanks Ela!
cheri says
June 30, 2014 at 9:48 AMLove the addition of the coconut, looks delicious!
naivecookcooks says
July 1, 2014 at 9:01 PMThanks Cheri!! Let me know if you get a chance to try!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
June 30, 2014 at 11:05 AMLove banana bread- really craving a slice of this right now!
naivecookcooks says
July 1, 2014 at 9:03 PMI am craving it too as I finished all in straight 2 days!
Athena says
June 30, 2014 at 12:48 PMYes! I’ve tried coconut banana bread with coconut flour, but I’m sure it’d be better with all purpose. This looks so good!
naivecookcooks says
July 1, 2014 at 9:04 PMOhh I am curious to try it with coconut flour now!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
June 30, 2014 at 4:04 PMThat shot of toasted coconut… yum!!! Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe 🙂
naivecookcooks says
July 1, 2014 at 9:05 PMYou are welcome Medha. Hope you get a chance to try this recipe out!!
Mike@TheIronYou says
June 30, 2014 at 5:51 PM5 bananas and toasted coconut…sounds almost too good to be true!
naivecookcooks says
July 1, 2014 at 9:06 PMhehe thanks Mike!
Danielle says
June 30, 2014 at 9:19 PMAh! I love banana bread, but adding coconut? Now that’s genius! The pictures are gorgeous, I could go for a slice (or two or three) right now
naivecookcooks says
July 1, 2014 at 9:07 PMThanks Danielle!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
June 30, 2014 at 10:52 PMI love banana bread. It is one of favorite ways to use really ripe bananas. I love your addition of the coconut. I bet it is so delicious 😀
naivecookcooks says
July 1, 2014 at 9:09 PMThanks Cindy. I love good banana bread too.
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
July 1, 2014 at 3:27 AMI’ve heard it said a few times that you can never have too many banana bread recipes. Well, I wholeheartedly agree! I definitely like the sound of a really banana-y, coconut-y version like this, especially if it gets better every day. Yum yum for sure!
naivecookcooks says
July 1, 2014 at 9:10 PMThanks for such a wonderful comment!!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
July 1, 2014 at 8:04 AMBananas AND coconut. Two of my favorite foods in the world, together. Looks amazing! And I have some spotty bananas in the kitchen right now.
naivecookcooks says
July 1, 2014 at 9:20 PMYou should make this Michelle!!
Olivia - Primavera Kitchen says
July 1, 2014 at 10:00 AMLove you added coconut!! Everything always tastes better with coconut. I’ve gotta try this recipe 😉
naivecookcooks says
July 1, 2014 at 9:22 PMYou should Olivia!!
Tamara says
July 1, 2014 at 1:13 PMNice photos of the bread! It looks fabulous and you’re right – who wouldn’t want this tropical tasting goodness.
We often have overly ripe bananas because one of my kids will go through a phase in which he or she likes bananas, so we’ll get excited and buy a ton, and then no one eats them as is.
I haven’t seen or read “The Fault In Our Stars.” Yet.
naivecookcooks says
July 1, 2014 at 9:23 PMHaha I know that feeling Tamara!! Hope you give this a try and thanks for visiting here!!
Heather @ My Overflowing Cup says
July 1, 2014 at 10:52 PMThanks so much for this recipe. I am heading in my kitchen at this moment to use up my ripe bananas with some muffins for lunches tomorrow. I always add coconut to my banana bread, but I have never toasted it before. Thanks for the tip and the recipe!
naivecookcooks says
July 6, 2014 at 8:37 AMHeather I hope you enjoyed this recipe!
Karen @ The Food Charlatan says
July 2, 2014 at 12:50 AMThis looks absolutely delicious!Love the coconut! I have got to learn to be more adventurous with my banana bread
naivecookcooks says
July 6, 2014 at 8:37 AMhaha thanks Karen and do let me know if you give it a try!!
Jhanis says
July 2, 2014 at 2:38 AMThis would be perfect for my afternoon coffee! and coconut flakes? Yes please!
naivecookcooks says
July 6, 2014 at 8:38 AMThanks Jhanis!
Von says
July 2, 2014 at 4:55 AMWow….5 bananas! I love the combination of coconut and banana- it sounds amazing! I never have the problem of overly ripe bananas because we go through our bananas really quickly. Infact, I always have the opposite problem when I want to make banana bread- someone always gets to the bananas before they’re ripe enough!
naivecookcooks says
July 6, 2014 at 8:39 AMhaha in one way its great that you don’t have to worry about over ripe bananas! Hope you give this 5 banana loaded bread a try! Thanks for the lovely comment.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
July 2, 2014 at 7:36 AMI love the flavors combination in this bread and that it’s just five ingredients! Can’t beat that!
naivecookcooks says
July 6, 2014 at 8:43 AMThanks Gayle!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
July 2, 2014 at 9:52 AMWe always have overripe bananas at our house. This recipe looks wonderful and I love that you combined coconut with it for a little tropical flair. My daughter saw The Fault in Our Stars but I’m going to have to hold off a few years to watch it. My son recently fought a successful battle against cancer and he is about the same age as the characters in the movie so it hits way too close to home. Some day I’ll watch it though.
naivecookcooks says
July 2, 2014 at 9:59 AMI am glad Christin that your son is doing well now. Hoping the very best for his health!! Lots of love and blessing. :*
Arpita@ TheGastronomicBong says
July 2, 2014 at 3:54 PMAmi! the bread looks amazing…. I simply adore the combination.. banana and coconut really complement each other…
naivecookcooks says
July 3, 2014 at 10:56 AMThanks Arpita!!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
July 2, 2014 at 5:13 PMThe more bananas the better in banana bread! This recipe is fabulous!
naivecookcooks says
July 3, 2014 at 10:56 AMThanks Katrina! Yep it makes me feel much less guilty to have it for breakfast as it’s got five bananas!!
Archana @ The Perfect zest says
July 2, 2014 at 10:24 PMreally like the addition of coconut – that would really interest me in a banana bread – of which I’m not much of a fan otherwise. A cup of coffee to go with it too!
naivecookcooks says
July 3, 2014 at 10:54 AMYes cup of coffee always makes it better!!
Alex@vegginout says
July 3, 2014 at 7:00 AMI love The Faults in out Stars!! Such a good movie and a fabulous book!
This bread looks perfect. I always buy bananas and then often forget about them until they’re too black to eat plain. But I usually still have some leftover even when I make banana bread! Problem solved. 😉 The addition of coconut sounds lovely too!
naivecookcooks says
July 3, 2014 at 10:53 AMHaha I am glad you find a solution to your problem!!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
July 3, 2014 at 7:07 AMWhat a great idea to put lovely toasty coconut on the top. I too, add more banana to my banana bread and it comes out moist and delicious.
naivecookcooks says
July 3, 2014 at 10:52 AMI totally agree!! Great minds think alike huh hehe!! Thanks though for visiting!
Allison says
July 3, 2014 at 9:22 AMUm yum!!! I love the banana coconut combo. Although, I must admit, I love the over ripe bananas. Everyone in my house saves them for me 😉
naivecookcooks says
July 3, 2014 at 10:51 AMHaha thanks Allison!! Atleast you don’t have to worry about over ripe bananas going to waste!
Muna Kenny says
July 3, 2014 at 9:33 AMI think I’m getting addicted to your blog! You are posting all my favorite dishes. I never really had this coconut banana bread before, but had same tasting cookies while in India, it tasted awesome. I’ll bake this bread because it looks yummy and to remember the good old days
naivecookcooks says
July 3, 2014 at 10:50 AMAwww I am so glad that you are and I really appreciate that you are enjoying all the recipes!! Thanks for such a wonderful comment!! You have been to India?!! Let me know if you have any other favorite dish which you like me to post!
Muna Kenny says
July 8, 2014 at 8:34 AMSeems like you are already posting my favorites … Great blog!
naivecookcooks says
July 9, 2014 at 8:07 AMI am glad you are enjoying the recipes Muna!!
Liz says
July 3, 2014 at 3:58 PMThe addition of coconut pushes this lovely banana bread over the top! Wow!
naivecookcooks says
July 6, 2014 at 8:40 AMThanks Liz!
kristie @ birchandwild.com says
July 3, 2014 at 10:14 PMThe perfect roadtrip food? I am in! This looks delicious 🙂
naivecookcooks says
July 6, 2014 at 8:40 AMThanks!
Isadora @ she likes food says
July 3, 2014 at 10:46 PM5 banana banana bread sounds amazing!! I bet it is so moist and so delicious! Bananas and coconuts are the perfect combo and I bet they are a match made in heaven in this bread!!
naivecookcooks says
July 6, 2014 at 8:41 AMIt is seriously moist Isadora and it gets way better day after day! The only problem – hard to resist this bread!
Holly says
July 4, 2014 at 12:24 AMThis sounds amazing! I love banana loaf and I love coconut, can’t wait to combine them!
naivecookcooks says
July 6, 2014 at 8:41 AMThanks Holly. Hope you give this a try!
Kelly @ Trial and Eater says
July 6, 2014 at 6:33 PMThis looks great! I haven’t seen TFIOS but I have read the book, it’s a great story!
naivecookcooks says
July 9, 2014 at 8:22 AMYes it is! Thanks Kelly for visiting!
Kelly says
July 7, 2014 at 2:40 PMThis looks amazing! I am such a coconut lover and a sucker for moist banana bread so this is totally irresistible!
naivecookcooks says
July 9, 2014 at 8:21 AMI hope you try this Kelly!
Anne says
July 7, 2014 at 3:50 PMYou are kidding. That looks so amazing. I want a soy latte and a piece of that now. I mean, I just ate lunch but still…
XX Anne
http://www.mommygloss.com
naivecookcooks says
July 9, 2014 at 8:20 AMThanks Anne! It sounds perfect with soy latte!
Richa Singhal says
September 22, 2015 at 12:40 PMI love banana bread..I have been wanting to make banana bread for a long time, and when I saw your post and how you added coconut to it, it looked delicious, and mine too turned out great! Great recipe!!!
naivecookcooks says
September 22, 2015 at 12:48 PMYohoo!!!!
jayanthi says
October 17, 2015 at 10:01 AMIt was heavenly..the smell.it came out super.thanks for your recipe..
naivecookcooks says
October 17, 2015 at 10:30 AMSo happy that you enjoyed it!!
Priti Shah says
March 11, 2016 at 9:23 AMWooww..!!! This combination sounds amazing to me..!! I wish to bake it too…!! Is there any substitute for eggs in this recipe??
naivecookcooks says
March 11, 2016 at 9:28 AMPriti I have not tried making this recipe without eggs but may be try a really small batch using chia eggs (For 1 egg = in a bowl mix 1 tbsp chia seed powder + 3 tbsp water)
Manali@CookWithManali says
February 23, 2017 at 11:21 AMlove the addition of coconut Ami! yum!
puja says
February 24, 2017 at 9:19 AMSo tempting Ami. Feel like having along with a cup of chai. Thanks for sharing… 🙂
Kelly says
February 26, 2017 at 11:24 AMThis looks amazing, Ami! Love that you aded coconut!
Lathiya says
February 28, 2017 at 4:28 PMBread looks great…Love the addition of coconut in bread.