Coconut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Banana bread is already one of my favorite quick breads to make – it’s flavorful, moist, and full of delicious spices – but adding the toasted coconut and chocolate chips took it to the next level. You need this in your life!
Ingredients
- 4 oz butter soft or melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes toasted.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Prepare bread pan with cooking spray - spray well all over so the bread doesn't stick.
- Prepare a sheet pan with aluminum foil, and spread the coconut over it. Once oven is heated, toast the coconut in the oven for 5-8 minutes, until just starting to brown. Not all will be brown, you just want it lightly toasted. Let cool slightly.
- Using a large bowl, mix the butter and sugar together.
- Add eggs, and mix in completely.
- Add flour, cinnamon, cardamom, baking soda, and salt to the mixture. Mix until combined.
- In a small bowl, mash bananas, yogurt, and vanilla and stir until combined.
- Add banana mixture to the rest of the mix in the large bowl, and mix.
- Add chocolate chips and toasted coconut to the bowl, and carefully mix or fold in. To fold in, use a rubber spatula, and do a folding motion to lightly mix in the last ingredients.
- Add batter to the prepared bread pan, and carefully place it in the oven.
- Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool and enjoy!
Notes
SERVING: Serve on it’s own, or on the side of a dish. It’s a delicious treat for breakfast, dessert, or anywhere in between!
STORAGE: Store securely sealed plastic bag. Enjoy within 2-3 days for the freshest taste and texture.