Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut, (shredded )
  • 4 oz unsalted butter (1 stick), (softened)
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil (optional)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs, ( room temperature)
  • 3 bananas, (very ripe (ones with spotted peels would work well))
  • 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • grated zest of 1 lemon

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F . Lightly grease a 9×5 loaf pan (preferably a light-colored one, if you have it), and then line it with parchment paper. Set aside.Using a wire whisk, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, shredded coconut, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the softened butter and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture and mix just until combined.NOTE: If you don’t want to use the mixer, simply melt the butter and mix by hand.
  • Peel and mash the bananas. If you wish you can put the bananas in a food processor to hasten the process. Add the mashed bananas to the egg mixture and continue to beat until smooth. Pour in the lemon juice, grated zest, and coconut oil (if using). Beat just until combined.
  • Slowly stir in the flour mixture just until everything is combined. Pour into the lined loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!