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Banana Coconut Sweet Bread

November 30, 2020 By Kim Beaulieu 55 Comments

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This Banana Coconut Sweet Bread is incredibly easy to make. It uses coconut in each element to really give it a tropical twist. 

Banana Coconut Sweet Bread on a silver plate.

Honestly, this banana coconut sweet bread recipe is one of our favourite recipes. In fact, I’ve been making it for about 15 years. It takes my Mom’s Banana Bread recipe and changes it up a little bit.

The addition of coconut comes from my extreme love of all things tropical. Honestly, I’m a coconut fiend. I mean, I can never get enough coconut in my life.

So, the day I made this I made three other bread recipes as well. Honestly, I got a little carried away. It’s all good though. You can never have enough bread.

I’m going to be honest, the house smelled amazing the day I baked all of them.

Honestly, I thought my neighbours were going to show up at my door with plates since I had the windows open.

Luckily that did not happen. Some days I just don’t want to share. In fact, most days I don’t want to, if I’m being honest.

This banana coconut sweet bread not only tastes great but it also looks incredible as well. Make a batch today!

Originally I made this bread for my friend, Kate who blogged at Food Babbles. I’ve updated it a bit and added a video for you.

Banana Coconut Sweet Bread on a cooling rack.

Ingredient Notes:

  • Flour – I used all purpose flour for this bread.
  • Baking Powder – Don’t skip this ingredient.
  • Salt – A little salt enhances flavour so I recommend using it unless you need to omit it for health reasons.
  • Sugar – This recipes actually uses granulated sugar, in addition to light brown sugar. It uses confectioners’ sugar as well.
  • Shortening – Personally, I love using shortening in this one but feel free to substitute butter if you like.
  • Eggs – Use large eggs for this bread. Be sure to beat them with a whisk in a bowl prior to adding them.
  • Bananas – Ripe bananas work best. You can blend them completely or leaves some chunky pieces.
  • Extract – Not only did I use vanilla extract but I also used coconut extract as well.
  • Heavy cream – This is used for the glaze or icing you add to the top of the bread.
  • Coconut – You can use sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut.

How to Make Banana Coconut Sweet Bread:

  1. First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Then, spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray and line it with parchment paper. Set the pan aside.
  3. Next, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar and light brown sugar in a bowl. Mix well.
  4. In another bowl, combine the shortening, bananas, eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon coconut extract. Mix well.
  5. Next, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  6. Then, transfer the banana bread batter to the loaf pan. Smooth the top.
  7. Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 to 55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  8. Then, carefully remove the pan from the oven. Place the pan on a cooling rack for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  9. Next, make the glaze by combining the confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream and coconut extract in a bowl and whisking until smooth.
  10. Pour the coconut glaze over top of the coconut bread, either in the pan or on a cooling rack.
  11. Next, sprinkle the shredded coconut over top of the glaze.
  12. Lastly, slice the bread.
  13. Serve!

Banana Coconut Sweet Bread sliced with lots of icing and coconut scattered around.

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Banana Coconut Sweet Bread on a silver plate.
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Banana-Coconut Sweet Bread

This Banana Coconut Sweet Bread is incredibly easy to make. It uses coconut in each element to really give it a tropical twist.
Course Bread, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword banana bread, banana coconut sweet bread
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12
Calories 267kcal
Author Kim Beaulieu

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 bananas mashed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp coconut extract
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp coconut extract
  • 3/4 cup shredded coconut
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray, and line it with parchment paper. Set the pan aside.
  • In one large bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Mix well. 
  • In another large bowl combine shortening, bananas, eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon coconut extract. Mix well.
  • Pour your wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until combined. 
  • Transfer mixture to lined loaf pan. 
  • Place loaf pan in the oven and bake for about 45 to 55 minutes. The bread should be golden brown. If you insert a toothpick into the loaf it should come out clean. 
  • Remove from oven and place pan on a cooling rack for 15 to 20 minutes. 
  • Make the glaze: In a medium-sized bowl combine confectioners' sugar and heavy cream. Add the coconut extract. Whisk until it comes together. 
  • Pour the coconut glaze over the bread. 
  • Sprinkle with shredded coconut.
  • Slice bread. 
  • Serve with a big old banana-coconut loving smile!

Video

Notes

Adapted from Momzie's Banana Bread
Originally posted on October 13, 2014.
Nutritional information is a rough estimate. Results can vary depending on ingredients and products. 
If you made this recipe considering giving it a star rating or leave a comment!

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1.1mg

Banana Coconut Sweet Bread on a wire rack.

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Comments

  1. Diane {Created by Diane} says

    October 13, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    You had me at coconut…..I love how pretty it looks all piled on top, and well I think I need to try to make this, like NOW 🙂

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 12:19 AM

      It is so good Diane. I am in love with this one. There’s something about banana and coconut that just makes sense.

      Reply
  2. Peabody (Culinary Concoctions by Peabody) says

    October 13, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    What a yummy looking quick bread.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 12:20 AM

      Thanks so much Peabody. I heart sweet breads.

      Reply
  3. Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says

    October 13, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    This is gorrrgeous! Coconut is my very fave, and I LOVE banana bread.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 12:21 AM

      Awe thanks so much Julie. That’s high praise from you. Your photos are always so gorgeous.

      Reply
  4. Susan says

    October 13, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    Kate is amazing and I love her to death! If I were a banana and coconut girl you know I’d be all over this bread. Quick breads are the best thing to make the winter, they come together with ease and house smells amazing. Plus I love that the coconut makes it look like snow on top.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 12:23 AM

      Me too, she’s good people.

      I promise an apple one soon, might be more your style. I almost added booze to it, but then I realized I didn’t have any booze. Ha

      Reply
  5. Erin says

    October 13, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    Gorgeous Kim!! The coconut and drizzle on top look incredible! I love banana bread, so I am all over this one!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 12:28 AM

      Thanks so much Erin. I had a blast baking the other day. The house smelled amazing.

      Reply
  6. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

    October 13, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    I love baking quick bread on cool fall days! It just puts me in the mood to bake! This sweet bread extends summer a little longer with the coconut!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 12:48 AM

      Me too Julie. I just think the smell can change your whole day. It’s hard to be in a bad mood when the house smells so good. I got so carried away. But it was so fun.

      Reply
  7. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    October 13, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    omigoshhhh I love all that coconut on this bread!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 12:58 AM

      I got a little carried away. Ha

      Reply
  8. Kate | Food Babbles says

    October 13, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    Thank you so much for all your kind words and of course, this amazing bread recipe. Can’t wait to get back in my own kitchen so I can whip up a loaf!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 12:59 AM

      I heart you Miss Kate. I can’t wait till our next conference. We’re going to go out and whoop it up, or go shopping, whatever happens first.

      Reply
  9. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    October 14, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Gosh what a beautiful loaf of sweet banana bread. It has ‘eat me’ written all over it. Albeit I have to confess I am one of the coconut nuts.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 1:18 AM

      Thanks Carol. I love coconut, and for some reason coconut with banana is stellar.

      Reply
  10. Christiane ~ Taking On Magazines says

    October 14, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    It’s hard not to think about the tropics when I see all that coconut dripping with the glaze down the side of the bread. We’re big sweet bread fans too. I should do like you and make four loaves at a time so they last longer than 24 hours. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 1:21 AM

      I know, me too. Wish we were munching on this in the tropics.

      I have this habit of picking one day a week where I just cook and bake all day long. Started when the kids were young and has become a bit of a tradition around here. I used to do it on Sundays so we had stuff for lunches all through the school week.

      Reply
  11. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    October 14, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    I like how you used coconut in every element! I’ll have to go check out the recipe. And the bread looks fantastic! What a great drippy glaze. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 1:23 AM

      Thanks Erin. I tend to be an overkill kind of gal, but it’s so much fun to do. I could not stop grabbing slices of this one. Eating the very last piece now.

      Reply
  12. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    October 14, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    I love anything with a tropical twist! Can’t wait to see the rest of your bread recipes as this one looks irresistible.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 1:24 AM

      Thanks Ashley, I just went nuts with sweet breads when planning this post. It sort of spiralled out of control.

      Reply
  13. Cookin Canuck says

    October 14, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    I feel the same way about coconut…love it more than I should. I can’t get over how beautiful this bread is!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 1:26 AM

      It’s pretty hard to resist. I just cannot get enough. I’ve been known to buy fresh ones just to munch on.

      Reply
  14. Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says

    October 14, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Beautifil!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 1:27 AM

      Thanks Stephanie.

      Reply
  15. The Food Hunter says

    October 14, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    This sounds wonderful!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 1:27 AM

      Thanks.

      Reply
  16. Paula - bell'alimento says

    October 14, 2014 at 5:04 PM

    You put the banana in the coconut ; ) Just wow. Pass me a slice please.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 1:32 AM

      Ha, thanks Paula. Cracked me up.

      Reply
  17. Jessica (Savory Experiments) says

    October 14, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    I love banana bread, so I am pretty sure that I would die over COCONUT banana bread!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 2:18 AM

      It’s so good. You must try it.

      Reply
  18. Heather // girlichef says

    October 14, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    I would like to place an order for one slice of each kind you made, please. And make this one EXTRA-LARGE. That’s mouthwatering!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 2:20 AM

      Ha, your wish is my command. Hope one day we can cook together.

      Reply
  19. christine says

    October 14, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    All that coconut piled on top is a show stopper! Seriously, makes it the prettiest sweet bread in town!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 2:21 AM

      Thanks so much Christine. I had so much fun making it.

      Reply
  20. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    October 14, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    If you know me well enough, you’d discover my insanity for everything coconut. This looks divine 🙂

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 15, 2014 at 2:22 AM

      Birds of a feather flock together. I love coconut. Could eat it every day, and often do. lol

      Reply
  21. Anita says

    October 15, 2014 at 2:03 AM

    Tropical paradise! I love how you took quick bread to the next level!

    Reply
  22. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    This bread looks so pretty with all of that coconut piled on top — I love it too.

    Reply
  23. [email protected] says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    I’m a coconut fanatic, too! Wishing I had a slice of this gorgeous bread to enjoy with my morning coffee right now.

    Reply
  24. Crystal Barrett says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    Mmmmm. I love the coconut an the glaze on top!!

    Reply
  25. Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    OMG I need to make this for the holidays!!!! Sheer brilliance Kim – love it!

    Reply
  26. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    What a gorgeous loaf! I totally love it!

    Reply
  27. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    It looks like an awesome bread and it totally makes me think of christmas for some reason

    Reply
  28. Carla (@charliesue) says

    October 16, 2014 at 12:41 AM

    Is it weird that I think this cake looks angelic? It would look so lovely on a holiday dessert table!

    Reply
  29. Choc Chip Uru says

    October 16, 2014 at 6:36 AM

    I really like how fluffy this delicious banana bread looks 😀
    Coconut improves all!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

    Reply
  30. Emily @ Life on Food says

    October 17, 2014 at 6:29 AM

    I love banana bread and ate the plain old version last week. I wish now though I had this coconut goodness. So yummy!!

    Reply
  31. Melissa from HungryFoodLove.com says

    October 17, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    I am crazy about coconut and this looks fantastic!

    Reply
  32. Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says

    October 19, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    Geez-Oh-Man does that ever look scrumptious! I LOVE your choice of topping!Gorgeous photos as well!

    Reply
  33. Lorri says

    January 28, 2017 at 4:49 PM

    I would have to add dark chocolate to this.

    Reply
  34. Grace says

    December 14, 2017 at 4:26 PM

    5 stars
    I just made this, however, I decided to put 1/2 cup of the shredded coconut in the batter and the rest of the 1/4 cup of the coconut sprinkled on top of the glaze. It has the banana flavor with a hint of the tropics and so moist.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2017 at 9:09 PM

      I love that you put your own spin on this. I’ll have to try it your way. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it and am so happy you liked the recipe.

      Reply

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