Coconut Banana Bread

Updated April 30, 2020

Coconut Banana Bread

This banana bread recipe is for all of the coconut lovers out there. It is LOADED with coconut! The banana bread is made with:

coconut oil coconut extract coconut IN the banana bread coconut ON TOP of the banana bread

It really is the ultimate coconut banana bread. The coconut flavor shines throughout the entire loaf. Coconut lovers, get out your brown bananas, coconut, and let’s make some banana bread!

Tips for Making Coconut Banana Bread

Make sure you use bananas that are mostly brown. The over ripe bananas will make the banana bread super sweet and moist. Mash the peeled bananas with a fork, until they are smooth. Measure your coconut oil and then melt it in the microwave. Let it cool to room temperature before adding it to the other liquid ingredients. Make sure your egg is at room temperature. If you want to make vegan banana bread, you can replace the egg with a flax egg. I use brown sugar for this banana bread recipe because it keeps the bread extra moist and I love the flavor. Add vanilla extract AND coconut extract to the liquid ingredients. You can find coconut extract at most grocery stores in the spice aisle. It gives the banana bread a nice coconut boost. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and don’t over mix. I use two kinds of coconut for this recipe, sweetened flaked coconut for the banana bread batter and unsweetened coconut chips for the top of the bread. I like the smaller flakes IN the bread, they blend in better and the big coconut chips make a nice coconut statement on top of the bread, especially when they get nice and toasted. The toasted coconut on top is everything! You don’t have to toast the coconut before putting it on top of the banana bread. It will toast while it is baking in the oven. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the loaf. The coconut should be perfectly toasted on top. Let the bread cool completely before slicing it.

Great Banana Bread for Spring and Summer

You can make this banana bread anytime and all the time, but I especially love it during the spring and summer months. Coconut is always popular around Easter time, making this the perfect banana bread for Easter brunch. Coconut also makes me think of summertime and the beach, so it is also a great summer banana bread. Enjoy a warm thick slice and you will be in heaven!