Mix mashed bananas, shredded coconut, flour, sugar, and baking soda. Bake until golden and fragrant for a delightful homemade coconut banana bread.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted coconut oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in the shredded coconut and, if desired, the chopped nuts and chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy the coconut-infused banana bread!
CocoLife Desiccated Coconut is made from fresh coconuts finely shredding and drying high quality pure white coconut kernels to retain the natural flavour and aroma of coconut.