Coconut Banana Bread

I was hosting a table at an expo event a few weeks ago, and we may have overestimated the number of people attending.  I bought 80 bananas to give out as healthy snacks.  Four hours later, I came home with 78 bananas.

I gave a bunch away to friends and family, but needless to say, I still had a considerable number left over to cook with.  So last weekend, I experimented with a bunch of different banana bread recipes.  This coconut banana bread was my favorite.

Plus, it’s got a better balance of ingredients than many other recipes.  I mean, let’s face it – baked goods are never going to be super healthy, but there are always ways you can make better choices that still taste delicious.  This is a perfect example.  It uses whole wheat flour instead of white flour, plus whole grain oats, to give you extra fiber and minerals.  And I’ve cut back on the sugar a bit compared to similar recipes.

I got about 12 banana bread squares out of this recipe – 4 rows cut into 3 squares each (about 3×3 inches per square).  Keep in mind, if you cut bigger pieces the nutrition facts will be a bit higher.

Enjoy!

Coconut Banana Bread Recipe

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A delicious coconut banana bread is the perfect way to start your morning.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Ingredients

  

• 3 bananas mashed
• 1/2 cup lite coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix bananas, coconut milk, vanilla, egg, oil, and sugar together in a large bowl until well blended.
• Add whole wheat pastry flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and shredded coconut. Mix until just blended – do not over mix.
• Coat a 13x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour batter into dish.
• Cook for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean.

Notes

Nutrition analysis (per serving):

183 calories, 7 grams of fat, 28 grams of carbohydrate, 13 grams sugar, 3 grams fiber, 3 grams protein

Notes:

-If you can find unsweetened shredded coconut, it’s an even healthier choice!

-If you cut the squares smaller – 5 rows of 3 each, giving you 15 servings – each serving will be 150 calories, 6 grams of fat, 21 grams carbohydrate, 10 grams sugar, 2 grams fiber, and 3 grams protein

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Chrissy Carroll

Chrissy Carroll is a Registered Dietitian and USAT Level I Triathlon Coach. She specializes in sharing nutrition and fitness tips, as well as recipes, for runners, triathletes, and active women.Chrissy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, a Masters Degree in Public Health, and is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.

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