Banana Coconut Bread

Makes 14 servings

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cup whole wheat flour, divided
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut, unsweetened, shredded
  • 1 cup mashed banana
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp honey


Directions

  • Mix together 1-1/4 cups of flour, coconut, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl;
  • Combine banana, oil and honey;
  • Stir into flour mixture quickly and gently until combined;
  • Add part of the remaining 1/4 cup flour if needed;
  • Batter will be lumpy;
  • Spread batter evenly in a lightly greased 8x4-inch loaf pan;
  • Bake at 350° for 45 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean;
  • Cool 10 minutes in pan;
  • Turn out of pan, cool completely on rack;
  • Wrap in waxed paper and store overnight before slicing.


Calories: 108
Protein: 2 grams
Fat: 4 grams
Carbohydrates: 16 grams
Exchanges: 1 Starch/bread, 1 Fat

© Michelle Anderson 2005 - 2015