Coconut and Cherry Banana Bread

Name: Coconut and Cherry Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '125g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 small-medium bananas (~500g with skin)'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '150g caster sugar'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 eggs'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '175g plain flour'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tsp baking powder'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tsp bicarbonate of soda'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '100g dried cherries'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '100g desiccated coconut'}

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Coconut and Cherry Banana Bread! This moist and delicious treat combines ripe bananas, sweet cherries, and coconut for a tropical twist. Perfect for breakfast or a snack!

334 kcal /serving 50 mins Serves 10 Easy American

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '125g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 small-medium bananas (~500g with skin)'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '150g caster sugar'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 eggs'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '175g plain flour'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tsp baking powder'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tsp bicarbonate of soda'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '100g dried cherries'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '100g desiccated coconut'}

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F (171°C)).
Grease a 900g loaf tin with butter or line it with baking parchment.
Peel and mash the bananas in a bowl.

Cooking

Melt the butter in a saucepan and let it cool slightly.
In a large bowl, beat the sugar into the melted butter, then mix in the mashed bananas and eggs until smooth.
Fold in the flour, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda until just combined.
Stir in the dried cherries and desiccated coconut.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.

Plating & Serving

Bake for about 50 minutes, checking after 45 minutes.
The bread is done when it starts to pull away from the sides of the tin and feels firm to the touch.
Let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. It can also be frozen, tightly wrapped in cling film and foil, for up to 3 months.

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

334 Calories

4.0g Protein 3% DV

48.8g Carbs 17% DV

14.7g Fat 19% DV

2.8g Fiber 7% DV

28.0g Sugars

216mg Sodium 14% DV

59mg Cholesterol 17% DV

Health Labels	Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Kosher
Allergen Info	Tree Nuts