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Coconut-Macadamia Banana Bread

Coconut-Macadamia Banana Bread: A Tropical Breakfast Bliss

Coconut-Macadamia Banana Bread combines ripe bananas, macadamia nuts, and coconut for a tropical twist on a classic treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup brown sugar can be substituted with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup canola oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 medium overripe bananas
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour can replace with more all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg can use cinnamon as an alternative
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt mixed with vinegar
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut or unsweetened if preferred
  • 1 cup macadamia nuts or walnuts/pecans
For Garnish
  • 1 large firm ripe bananas

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Loaf Pans
  • Muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line two loaf pans with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray, or line muffin tins with paper liners.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, canola oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add mashed overripe bananas and mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Whisk to combine.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in buttermilk and sweetened flaked coconut.
  6. Scoop the batter into prepared loaf pans. Slice firm ripe banana and arrange it on top, sprinkle with macadamia nuts. Bake for about 1 hour.
  7. For muffins, mix remaining macadamia nuts into the batter and fill muffin tins. Bake for about 25 minutes.
  8. Allow to cool in pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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