Samoan Banana Coconut Bread
This delicious Samoan Banana Coconut Bread is a popular treat in Samoan cuisine, perfect for breakfast or a snack. The combination of ripe bananas and coconut gives this bread a rich and tropical flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, coconut milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the sugar until well combined.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 8g
- Protein
- 3g
Supplies
Loaf pan Mixing bowl Measuring cups and spoons
Tools
Oven Wire rack
Serving suggestions
Serve the Samoan Banana Coconut Bread warm with a spread of butter or a drizzle of honey.
Tips & tricks
For added texture, sprinkle some extra shredded coconut on top of the batter before baking.
Cost
$8