Coconut Cream Banana Bread
This coconut cream banana bread fuses are two favorite recipes together in a simple and delicious recipe!
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe bananas , mashed
- 1/4 cup (55 g) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (160 g) maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 g) all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (40 g) coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (40 g) coconut shreds
- 1/4 cup (35 g) roasted macadamia nuts, chopped
Frosting:
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, room temp
- 5.4 oz (155 g) coconut cream, no liquid
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (40 g) coconut shreds, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line an 8x4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, butter and syrup until smooth. Next, whisk in the eggs and vanilla. Sift in the flour, coconut flour, baking soda, salt and mix until combined. Fold in the coconut shreds and macadamia nuts. Transfer mixture to the loaf pan and spread out evenly. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Allow to set in the pan for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to fully cool.
Frosting:
- In a small bowl using an electric hand mixer, beat together the cream cheese and coconut cream for 1-2 minutes. Next, add in the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth. Once the cake is cooled, spread frosting on top. Top with toasted coconut shreds.
Toasted Coconut Shreds:
- Spread out the coconut shreds evenly on a small sheet pan. Bake at 350℉ for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
You may also like this Healthy Oatmeal Carrot Cake Bread
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- If you don't have coconut flour, sub in more all purpose flour.
- You can use olive oil instead of butter.
- You can use honey instead of maple syrup.
- You can use walnuts instead of macadamia nuts.
Calories: 423kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 18g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 285mg, Potassium: 369mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 448IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 52mg, Iron: 2mg
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