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Banana Bread with Coconut Recipe
Ingredients:
* 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
* 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
* 2 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
* 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
* Confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and unsweetened shredded coconut.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the mashed bananas to the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips, if using.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
9. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the bread to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 70-75 minutes
Variations:
* Pineapple Upside-Down Banana Bread with Coconut: Add 1/2 cup pineapple juice and 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple to the batter. Drizzle with a caramel sauce made from melted butter, brown sugar, and pineapple juice before baking.
* Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread with Coconut: Add 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the batter. Sprinkle a cinnamon sugar mixture (made from granulated sugar and cinnamon) on top of the batter before baking.
* Hazelnut Banana Bread with Coconut: Add 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts to the batter and sprinkle with hazelnut praline on top of the bread before baking.
Tips:
* Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
* Don't overmix the batter, as it can lead to a dense bread.
* If using nuts or chocolate chips, make sure to fold them in gently to avoid breaking down the gluten in the flour.
* This bread freezes well, so wrap it tightly and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature or reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
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