Coconut Banana Bread

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Applesauce reduces fat while keeping moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a loaf pan with coconut oil or line it with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

Mix in the coconut oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped nuts if using.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

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