Banana Coconut Loaf

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
• Ripe bananas, mashed: 2 cups (about 4-5 bananas)
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Brown sugar, packed: 1/2 cup (100g)
• Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
• Large eggs: 2
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
• Unsweetened coconut flakes: 1 cup (80g)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

50-60 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in the coconut flakes.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 12g
• Saturated fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sodium: 130mg
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Dietary fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 20g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and tender crumb
• Rich banana and coconut flavor
• Sweet and slightly tangy from the bananas
• Topped with a sprinkling of coconut flakes

User Comments:

• "This banana coconut loaf is so delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor." - Sarah J.
• "I made this for my family and they loved it! It's a great dessert or snack." - Emily C.
• "I'm not usually a fan of banana bread, but this one is amazing. The coconut adds a great flavor." - David B.

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in a tough loaf.
• If you don't have unsweetened coconut flakes, you can use sweetened coconut flakes and reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe.
• You can also add other ingredients to the loaf, such as chopped nuts or chocolate chips.