Banana Bread With Coconut And Chocolate Chips
Introduction
Banana bread is a classic recipe that everyone loves. It's the perfect snack for when you're feeling hungry in between meals, or a delicious breakfast option when you need something quick and easy. But have you ever tried making it with coconut and chocolate chips?
Adding coconut and chocolate chips to banana bread takes it to a whole new level. The sweetness of the coconut and the richness of the chocolate chips complement the banana perfectly, making this recipe a must-try.
Ingredients
Before we start, let's go over the ingredients you'll need:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- A pinch of salt
- 1 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of shredded coconut
- 1 cup of chocolate chips
Instructions
Now that you have all the ingredients, let's get started:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork.
- Add the melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the bananas. Mix everything together until it's fully combined.
- Add the baking soda and salt to the bowl and mix everything together.
- Add the flour to the bowl in two parts, mixing everything together until it's fully combined.
- Add the shredded coconut and chocolate chips to the bowl and mix everything together.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake the banana bread for around 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it and letting it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Slice and serve!
Tips
Here are a few tips to help you make the perfect banana bread with coconut and chocolate chips:
- Make sure your bananas are ripe - they should have lots of brown spots on the skin.
- Melt your butter before adding it to the bowl with the other ingredients.
- Add the flour to the bowl in two parts to make sure it's fully combined.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it to prevent it from falling apart.
- You can store this banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion
There you have it - a delicious twist on a classic recipe. Banana bread with coconut and chocolate chips is the perfect snack or breakfast option, and it's so easy to make. Give it a try and let us know what you think!