Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened your choice)
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup cane sugar (alternatively brown sugar)
  • 3 very ripe bananas slightly mashed
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Place the coconut on an sheet pan in an even layer. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until the coconut starts to brown. Allow to cool on the sheet pan. Leave the oven on.
  • Cream together the butter and sugar. Add eggs, bananas, and coconut. Mix until well combined.
  • Sift together flours, baking soda, and salt. Add to the banana mixture and add vanilla.
  • Mix well until just combined. Do not over mix.
  • Pour into greased and floured loaf pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes.