Prep: 15 mins Cook time: 45 mins
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All Year

It was one of those winter days where the cold seemed to settle in your bones, so we decided to warm up the house by baking something special together. The kids were all in, eager to help out in the kitchen. We chose to make a comforting banana bread with a twist—adding in some coconut for extra flavor and texture. The kids had a blast mashing the bananas and mixing everything together, filling the kitchen with giggles and a sense of warmth that only comes from spending quality time together.

As the bread baked, the house filled with the sweet aroma of bananas and coconut. It felt like the perfect antidote to the chilly weather outside. But this wasn’t just a delicious treat; it was packed with nutritional benefits too. The bananas are a great source of potassium and vitamin B6, which are fantastic for heart health and keeping energy levels up. The coconut added healthy fats and fiber, making each slice not just tasty, but nourishing as well.

When the bread was finally ready, we gathered around the table, eager to taste our creation. The first bite was everything we hoped for—moist, sweet, and utterly comforting. The kids were so proud of what they had made, and we all agreed that this banana coconut bread was the perfect winter snack. Not only did it warm us up, but it also gave us a boost of nutrients to keep us going through the cold day. It’s definitely a recipe we’ll be coming back to, especially when the winter chill returns.

Recipe provided by Australian Bananas

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 170C

Max the bananas then add the sugar, eggs, oil, coconut milk and vanilla to a large mixing bowl.

 

 

Step 2

In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients – flour, desiccated coconut, baking powder and salt.

 

 

Step 3

Combine the wet mixture with the dry mixture. Mix well and then transfer the batter to a lined loaf tin.

 

 

Step 4

Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes – or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Once cooked fully, top with coconut flakes.

 

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