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Coconut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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This past week I spied some very over ripe bananas sitting in a bowl on my counter. Every time I’d walk past, these bananas would call out to me, begging me to bake them into some banana bread. And really, who am I to refuse such a simple request?

But while I love a traditional banana bread, I wanted to try something a little different. I’ve been a bit obsessed lately with coconut and really wanted to try out the flavor combination. When I started putting together my ingredients,  my husband asked if I was going to make my chocolate chip banana bread. Not wanting to disappointed, I decided I’d throw just about everthing into this bread but the kitchen sink.

And so, this bread was born. It is very similar to a seven layer bar but in banana bread form.

How did it turn out?

Coconut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

I think my oldest son (7) summed it up well when he said, “On a scale of awesomeness, this bread is all the way at the top!” To which my middle son (6) replied, “Yeah, mom. This bread has my awesomeness level all filled up!”

And since it was gobbled up in 24 hours, I would say it is a winner. Like, “slap your mama, you have to have some more” good. (I don’t know if that is an actual saying, but if not, I’m making it one.) The topping makes it extra special and beautiful.

5.0 from 2 reviews
Coconut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
60 mins
Total time
1 hour 15 mins
 
Author: Emilie
Recipe type: Breakfast
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup flaked coconut
  • ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup pecans, chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup mashed bananas (approximately 2-3)
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Topping:
  • ⅛ cup flaked coconut
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  2. In large bowl, stir together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, chopped pecans, coconut, and chocolate chips.
  3. In separate bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Add sugar and melted butter. Whisk well.
  4. Stir in mashed bananas, applesauce and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Add banana mixture to flour mixture and stir, just until combined.
  6. Pour into loaf pan.
  7. Sprinkle topping ingredients over batter.
  8. Bake uncovered for 55 minutes to an hour, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  9. Let stand for 10- 15 minutes. Remove from pan.
  10. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely.
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My husband woke up this morning and said, “Boy, it would sure be nice if we had some more of that bread.”  Sorry, hon.  

Coconut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with topping

Take my advice and make yourself TWO loaves.

Coconut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with topping Recipe

Trust me, you’ll be glad you did.

Coconut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Slice

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  1. Edie says

    October 20, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    I made this recipe and it was wonderful, instead of putting the pecans and coconut on top I added to the batter and omitted the chocolate chips. Five stars

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  2. Edie says

    October 20, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    Wonderful I will make this again.

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  3. Jodee Weiland says

    February 7, 2015 at 10:26 pm

    I love banana bread, and your recipe looks delicious with coconut and chocolate chips added! What a great combination of flavors…thanks for sharing!

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  4. Denise Wright says

    February 8, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    This looks so, so, so, so good! Do you think it would work with almond flour? I’m going to try it tonight. (found you on DIY Sunday Showcase)

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  5. Michelle says

    February 9, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    Wow! I just LOVE this recipe! One of the reasons is that by substituting the eggs this bread can be made for vegans like myself. Yay! 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing!

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  6. Brandi Clevinger says

    February 9, 2015 at 7:06 pm

    I love coconut! I cannot think of a way that I would not eat it. I especially love it with chocolate or with pineapple. I cannot wait to fill up my kids awesome meters!!

    Thanks for sharing at Inspire Me Mondays!

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  7. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    February 11, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    I’ve made a few different banana bread recipes but, have never tried making it with coconut. This looks really yummy!

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  8. Karly says

    February 14, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    My kids would love this! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

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  9. Mary says

    February 16, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    This sounds awesome, my husband has a real objection to banana bread for some reason but loves coconut and chocolate chips
    Myself the pecans would just make me happy..Really do want to try this recipe. Will go with the one loaf until i find out what makes him happiest ha ha … Thanks a bunch .

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  10. Deborah Cain says

    November 13, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    Amazing banana bread!

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  11. Diana Kight says

    March 3, 2022 at 6:43 pm

    I just baked it this evening it is so moist and delicious . I followed all in instructions in your recipe but I toasted the coconut for 5-7 minutes , it gave that intense coconut flavor .
    I will make it again for sure . The best ever banana bread recipe .
    Diana kight

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