Recipe #29 July 12, 2013

Coconut Banana Bread

 Adapted from Ambitious Kitchen

Ingredients:

1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

3 Large ripe bananas, mashed

½ cup + 2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut

½ tablespoon olive or coconut oil

1 teaspoon vanilla

½ cup of brown sugar

3 egg whites

¼ cup plain greek yogurt

¼ cup + 2 tbsp coconut almond milk or light coconut milk

¼ cup of chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
3. In a separate large mixing bowl combine mashed bananas, brown sugar, and vanilla.  Add egg whites and mix together until smooth and then add in the oil.
4. Slowly incorporate the flour and combine until moist.
5. Add in the greek yogurt and coconut milk and combine. 
6. Lastly fold in ½ cup of coconut and walnuts (if using) into batter.
7. Pour into greased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of coconut on top.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean and the bread is golden brown.