Coconut Banana Bread with Coffee Drizzle
This coconut banana bread is the tropical vacation your taste buds never knew they needed, topped off with a delightful coffee drizzle.
Ingredients
- For the Coconut Banana Bread:
- Ripe bananas mashed: 3 medium
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Granulated sugar: ¾ cup
- Shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Eggs: 2 large
- Butter melted: ½ cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Greek yogurt: ½ cup
- For the Coffee Drizzle:
- Brewed coffee cooled: 2 tablespoons
- Cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon
- Powdered sugar: ¾ cup
- Butter softened: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat and Prep
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Step 3: Blend Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and Greek yogurt until smooth. Stir in mashed bananas and shredded coconut.
- Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just incorporated.
- Step 5: Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Step 6: Prepare the Coffee Drizzle
- Whisk together cooled coffee, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and softened butter until smooth and thick.
- Step 7: Glaze and Serve
- Drizzle the coffee glaze over the cooled banana bread. Slice and serve
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Key Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):
- Vitamin C: 5% DV
- Calcium: 3% DV
- Iron: 6% DV
- Vitamin A: 4% DV
- Potassium: 260 mg
Additional Notes/Tips:
- Extra Coconut: Feel free to load up on the shredded coconut if you’re feeling extra tropical.
- Glaze Tip: Add more powdered sugar if you want a thicker glaze, or skip it entirely for a less sweet option.
- Serving Suggestion: Best paired with a strong cup of coffee or even some coconut milk if you're feeling fancy.