Banana Coconut Macadmia Bread
"I was so happy to have spotted this recipe. I have made a banana bread recipe that my family swears is the best ever. I want to try this one, it sounds a little bit different from the one I normally bake, but thought I should post it here at the Zaar 8) Enjoy!"
photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns)
- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Yields:
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1 loaf
ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3⁄4 cup sugar
- 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 cup orange juice
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (1 cup)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 (3 1/4 ounce) jar coarsely chopped macadamia nuts (walnuts are OK, 2/3 cup)
directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease 3 5 1/2x3-inch mini loaf pans.
- In large mixing bowl, combine everything except bananas, juice, coconut and nuts.
- Beat at low speed, scrape the bowl often, beat until well combined, 2-3 minutes.
- Add the bananas and juice; continue beating, scraping bowl, until well mixed (1 minute).
- Stir in coconut and nuts with hands (batter should be thick).
- Pour into pans.
- Bake 45 minutes or until toothpick in center comes out clean.
- Let loaves cool for 10 minutes then remove from pans and cool.
- **NOTE: You may bake this bread in 1 greased (9x5-inch) loaf pan for 60-65 minutes or until toothpick in center comes out clean.
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Reviews
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The kids really enjoyed this variation of an old favorite. They especially liked the coconut in it. I used walnuts as suggested and followed the recipe exactly. It took about 60 minutes to bake even in my convection oven, so the exterior got a little over browned. Next time, I'll try backing the temperature down to 325°. Thanks for sharing another great recipe, Ocean~Ivy!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
OceanIvy
United States
Hey there!~
My name is Crystal. I am 19,and living in Florida.
I really love to cook,& bake all the time for my family.I just get so much enjoyment out of it!
There is just something about the great aroma throughout the house when you bake something,creating special memories in the kitchen!
A little more about me:
I am a strict vegetarian,(almost vegan!,heh)but of course my whole family is not,so I cook just about anything!
Other than cooking-I like to read,surf the net and create art.
My favorite websites are:
www.ebay.com & www.witchvox.com (I'm wiccan)
Of course,the Zaar has become my favorite website! I love how friendly the people are and how interactive this place is!
